Prop vs. Jet

[Lennyg3]

Two comparable boats. One with a 40hp prop motor, and one with a 60/40 jet. Would you notice a difference in performance? IE. holeshot, midrange, top end speed....

 

[Lil' Blue Rude]

In theory they should. I think the jet would have a better holeshot. Not sure though because there is alot of variables.

 

[turbotodd]

IF the prop motor is "propped" correctly for the boat and load conditions, it should outperform the jet. Never seen a jet that impressed me unless it was running in a few inches of water. Louder, use more fuel, don't turn as well, slower, etc. BUT as I mentioned, they were designed for skinny water...and that is where they will run and hide from a prop driven boat.

 

[shallowminedid]

i have a 60/40 and my buddy has a clone boat with a 50 prop.. i can get up and on plane faster, hes got a slightly higher top end. i can tilt his is broke so he might have a bit more on the top end.. his is a bit more stable, in hard turns i can break my boat loose and just slide across the water. but the fact that i can go places that make him pee down his leg a lil... thats y u go for a jet..

 

[Lennyg3]

Any difference with say my 225 optimax with a jet, compared to a 150 propped optimax? I know there are a lot of variables with props, but most people I see with 150s on their HP180s run in the 60-65mph range. That seems almost unreasonable for me with a jet, doesn't it?

 

[Lil' Blue Rude]

Your probably not gonna see those kinda speed from your boat with a jet. Maybe 50's, but hey that's still screaming along with a jet. Not sure I'd want to got hat fast in a heavy boat.Since your going to the 250 but your gonna probably gain a little more weight with the bigger motor. Prop motors are usaully able to get the hull up on the pad, less boat in the water they go faster. Jets have a harder time geting up on a pad and if the do I've heard they're near imposible to control.