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Converting a prop outboard to jet
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<blockquote data-quote="turbotodd" data-source="post: 470899" data-attributes="member: 7376"><p>Yes jet foot outboards are sensitive to height and setup.</p><p></p><p>Also the shift cable is a little different, I can't say if your original cable will work with the jet foot or not. I've done a ton of tiller motors and only a few remote steer, and they were set up as jet from day #1. I do think the shift cable length is going to have to be longer. Yes you may need a splash guard, etc for the jet foot. Ideally jets need a totally flat bottom with a short tunnel, no ribs. The ribs (and keel) tend to cause turbulence behind the transom which is exactly what a jet does NOT need. Lastly, a 2 stroke jet is loud as could be, and uses a ton of fuel, and doesn't turn as well as a prop foot. Had one, next one will be a 4 stroke (60/40)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="turbotodd, post: 470899, member: 7376"] Yes jet foot outboards are sensitive to height and setup. Also the shift cable is a little different, I can't say if your original cable will work with the jet foot or not. I've done a ton of tiller motors and only a few remote steer, and they were set up as jet from day #1. I do think the shift cable length is going to have to be longer. Yes you may need a splash guard, etc for the jet foot. Ideally jets need a totally flat bottom with a short tunnel, no ribs. The ribs (and keel) tend to cause turbulence behind the transom which is exactly what a jet does NOT need. Lastly, a 2 stroke jet is loud as could be, and uses a ton of fuel, and doesn't turn as well as a prop foot. Had one, next one will be a 4 stroke (60/40) [/QUOTE]
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