prop to jet conversion?

[oldbob]

Hello - this is my first post here and I readily admit I'm a real greenhorn to boats and motors, so please forgive me if this is one really dumb question.<br /><br />Does anyone make some type of 'generic' (ha!) conversion, do-it-yourself kit for older type (10-30 year old) outboards?<br /><br />I am handy enough to work on mechanical stuff if I have a manual...but.....if there is no such do-it-yourself conversion kit, is there any 'reasonable' outfit that does these types of conversions? I am in southern Oregon by the way. <br />Thank you for your help on this<br />old bob<br /><br />PS....Do they even make a conversion for older 25 and 35 HP Johnsons?

 

[Yepblaze]

Re: prop to jet conversion?

I believe they've been selling jet outboard coversions for a long time, and probably a jet version in that power class, BUT, BUT, BUT, there's a big but here,<br /><br />By taking of the propeller driven lower unit and replacing it with a jet drive you'll lose a lot of power. They say 15% BUT, (here's the but thing) those motor don't have much power to give up and after a jet conversion it may seem like that "even at full throttle for a long time it still won't quite plane out" feeling.<br /><br />Your local outboard dealer might be able to find you a jet drive.

 

[alcan]

Re: prop to jet conversion?

Hi Bob<br />Outboard jets San Leandro Cal. I can't remember the new name of the company. They do make jets for all models as far as I know. You really need to do your home work on this before you spend money. First be sure you get enough hp for your application. I have seen quite a few 50s model 35hp OMCs fitted with pumps. They are usually mounted on small light boats. Kind of a poor mans jet sled type thing. My guess is this size motor barely gets the job done. I own a 40hp evin mounted on a 14ft sled, and it is only half enough power. Fuel economy does not exist. I don't have enough hp to carry enough gas to go any where.

 

[Skinnywater]

Re: prop to jet conversion?

It's closer to 30% less power.<br /><br />Specialty Manufacturing Company<br />2035 Edison Ave.<br />San Leandro, CA. 94577<br /><br />tel# 510.562.6049<br />no web address.