Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Anyone have a jet outboard on their whaler?
Posted by gacto on 07/11/10 - 12:36 PM
#1
I have a '92 70hp Mercury on my 15' supersport and would like to plan a repower. Anyone repower with the Yamaha or any other manufacturers jet outboards? just a thought for shallow water and I was wondering about performance, pros/cons on a whaler.
Posted by theo on 07/12/10 - 1:10 PM
#2
Con on any boat used to be 20-30% power loss, but maybe they're more efficient now?
Posted by JohnnyCW on 07/12/10 - 1:14 PM
#3
They also suck up a lot a crap off soft bottom in shallow water.
Posted by DWinter on 07/12/10 - 3:53 PM
#4
The jet drive itself is a limitation, you can't really fine tune it like you can a prop. It wouldn't be my first choice unless it was a super deal. I would be interesed seeing some performance data though.
Posted by gacto on 07/14/10 - 3:58 AM
#5
Thats what I was wondering. I know they are not as efficient power wise, but just wondering how they would push my 15, with better shallow water use too.