Hey few ideas and questions

y2jericho

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Is there such a thing like an outboard jet motor? So instead of propellar its propelled by a jet. I am planning to build a mini skeet boat like 2-2.5m 2 seater racing boat with a 40hp or so on the back.. And was wondering if i could get jet as control would be far better..<br /><br />Anyone ever tried one of these mini skeet boats?<br />They any fun? Also anyone know where i can get some plans..<br /><br />Thanks again
 

NathanY

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Re: Hey few ideas and questions

Yes there is such a thing, dont know that a 40 would do the job for you though. You lose alot of power when you put a jet on an outboard.
 

Dhadley

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Re: Hey few ideas and questions

There are outboard jets down to 20 hp. The powerhead will actually be closer to a 30 hp or so but is rated at 20 because of the pump.<br /><br />Good luck!
 

ajp

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Re: Hey few ideas and questions

I talked to a fellow that had a jet propulsion on an Evinrude 90. He traded out for a standard prop lower unit. <br /><br />Problem for boats - you can't steer unless you are giving it the gas.
 

y2jericho

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Re: Hey few ideas and questions

Thats alrite man i would learn how to use it no worries. But i have never seen a jet outboard before and im very very happy that there is such a thing :) <br /><br />Anyone seen any plans for those little 2.5 to 3m racing boats with like 40hp's on them that fly at like 66mph wide open<br /><br />See the thing is i have a IA Woodwork assignment to start last year and i can build anything i want but it has to be useful to me and hard to do... Can't be like a toolbox has to be at least a tv cabinet<br /><br />So i thought Hey ill make one of those little boats i have always wanted but i can't seem to find plans for them.. Anyone ever rode in one know if its any good etc..<br /><br />I like to htink of it as a fast gokart on the water ;)
 

y2jericho

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Re: Hey few ideas and questions

i was thinking more of a 2 seater..<br /><br /> :) but still i like that one
 
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