Jet Conversion

[wpharding]

I've got a 20 HP Mercury outboard engine. I believe it to be a 1960's model. I know some engine can be converted from a prop to a jet... can this be done with this engine?<br /><br />I live close to a river and can't do much with a prop in the shallow water.

 

[dajohnson53]

Re: Jet Conversion

The "source": www.outboardjets.com

 

[Terry H]

Re: Jet Conversion

B. H. <br />The Outboard Jet conversion will add 5" to the length of your motor...ie, a longshaft will turn into a xlong shaft motor with the jet...20" to 25"...If you have an easy to plane boat you can take on some real shallow water...just a Thought<br /><br />

 

[Hooty]

Re: Jet Conversion

You might consider a jackplate with some setback. As a rule of thumb, you can raise the engine 1/2" for every inch of setback.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty