I was thinking the same thing as I’m researching all of this… (And I really appreciate the feedback from everyone as well.) It seems as though the likelihood of going this route with a jet drive at this time is farther off than I’m expecting. I’d definitely require the right hull and transom...
I may have to create a separate discussion thread on this topic. But no, I have not -other than seeing on Yamaha spec page on both jet and stern drives: 3yr. Why? Is there something you’re waiting to highlight? I’ll have a look. A certified dealer is having a deal: a 3 + 3 deal with a...
Yup. Definitely would give you more options more so for fishing rather that hauling someone on a tube.
Re: “shallow mod V or flat bottom” (I may have to open up a separate discussion feed on this topic.)
For me, this would work for now, yes? (see attached). Looks like folks are making it work...
Nice rig. Thanks for the photo to illustrate the leaves getting right in the intake. Have you ever had a day that was shot, had to take it home to take the impeller chamber apart to clear it up? If so, how’s that, pretty easy?
I do like the accessibility aspect on the river.
Oh wow! Really good to know. I appreciate it! Thanks JohnSz. A couple of times a day due to the causes it creates doesn’t sound fun at all. Have you considered about switching it up with a prop? ( or replacing the jet thrust mechanism below the motor with a prop) Why stay with your jet drive?
Right on! Thanks Strip… There’s some good take-aways here. I know with my prop motor I have to be cautious just the same among the algae, weeds, and debris from getting all wound and mangled up. And I would like to take the boat closer to shallower water, not too close. It’d be nice to pull...
Thanks Chris. I appreciate it. That’s definitely part of the pros/cons cons that’s been considered. With this post, I hoping to hear from folks that have jet drive outboard motor that could share their experience on how debris through the intake affects their motor.
what motor are you...
Hello folks. All new to jet drive outboard motors and thinking of getting one. I’ve read pros/cons between sterndrive and jet drive motors, but they don’t really go to much into this particular topic. I was wondering, if you own a jet drive outboard motor, could you please share your...
Good point. Just as a damaged prop or fishing line, nets all wound up and weeds etc. on a sterndrive: not fun. Lots of pros and cons. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks.
It could be more of a hassle, but it may get you a more accurate amount... You could siphon the fuel into a big trash can and siphon it back into a gallon container when you put it back in. This self priming juggler pump is pretty useful.
