| Bill, For a work boat, I'd have to agree with you 100%. Unless, you're working in
the shallows like you mentioned. However on a pleasure boat, they are
nothing but fun. I have a Yamaha twin engine jet (23') (320hp total) and it's a pure blast.
Tubing, wakeboarding, skiing, and just cruising, it's great. Maybe the fuel
economy is poor, but I don't see a huge difference in usage over my last
boat that was a 190hp stern drive. Try doing a "U" turn in less than 15'
radius at 45mph, and you'll understand the "fun factor." :) Don't worry,
everyone is warned before I pull a stunt like that. <g> --Mike |
MGG
May 13
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| I have no experience with that particular jet drive. However I have two
160HP yamaha jets on my boat. The 2 biggest drawbacks of a jetdrive are: 1) Getting crud caught on the pump intake grate. Usually it only happens at
slow speed, and is generally easy to clear. I've run my new boat for about
12 hours, and it's only happened once.
2) Slow speed handling...Without a big stern drive or a proper rudder in the
water, it's a different animal at slow speeds. I know a guy that fabs fins
to attach to the jet nozzle that GREATLY improves the slow speed handling.
If you need it, I'll get the link to you. I really love my jet drive boat. Good luck with your decision. --Mike "mark" <mark@islandtelecom.com> wrote in message |
MGG
May 11
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