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Offline wildmanoutdoors

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Re: Jet or Prop? (school me)
« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2014, 03:29:50 PM »
Inboards and outboard jets act different in reverse. Inboards are way better.

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Re: Jet or Prop? (school me)
« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2014, 03:45:03 PM »
We have too much fun in the rivers to go to a prop, but if I was only planning on fishing the salt then there is really no reason to have a jet.
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Re: Jet or Prop? (school me)
« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2014, 04:33:28 PM »
I can't answer jet or prop until I have an idea of what style/size of boat you want and how you plan to run it.
Jets have come a long ways from the old pressure pumps,  but if you want an outboard motor then prop will be your choice.

If you want an inboard motor things get a little fuzzy between the two options.

If it were me and I was looking for a boat 20-24 foot range in aluminum I'd get an outboard with offshore bracket w steerable kicker and a remote helm station,  but you'll need deep pockets.

If my pockets were pretty shallow and I were looking at the used market I'd focus on a glass boat with outboard prop and kicker.  You get a lot of fishing room and easier maintenance, and glass rides better than aluminum in most cases.



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Re: Jet or Prop? (school me)
« Reply #19 on: February 10, 2014, 04:55:27 PM »
check out this jet boat

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/4319205653.html

If a guy had the $ and time this would be an awesome project.

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Re: Jet or Prop? (school me)
« Reply #20 on: February 11, 2014, 04:51:46 PM »
Lots of choices here. The new Hamilton pump is more effecient then a single prop. If you are running an inboard then Duo prop is the only way to go. No torque. You can back down in either direction with great control. The Duo Prop also will allow you to go the same speed at 400 RPM less. There are Boats made now that the pump is above the bottom of the boat in a tunnel. They are very effecient ,do not cavitate and you can run in much shallower water. If I was fishing primarily the salt I would definately go with a prop and a fiberglass boat. Warmer,Quieter and they do not get electrolosis. ALL aluminum boats eventually crack , it is not a matter of if but of when it will happen. I have a 19'boat with a single 130HP yamaha and a prop, Works great in the columbia or sat water. I have a 17' Aluminum boat with a 70HP yamaha prop ,good for duck hunting or the columbia. I also have a 33' Bounty with twin Duo Props for the salt. You can only guess my preference. I spend over 600 hours a year on the salt. Very little maintenance with the outdrives. (Volvo)   Pumps also pick up alot of debris in certain conditions. :twocents:

 


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