How shallow can outboard jet run?
Outboard jets are the all around champions when you’re getting into water less than 8 inches or with potential to encounter that unexpected rock. With many designs, you can run in mere inches of water – for a little ways at least.
How much water do you need for a jet boat?
You want to be in about 3 feet or more shallow water before you start your jet ski’s engine.
How do I get more power out of my jet boat?
A jet pump has a constant diameter. This means that pitch is really the only thing you can change to adjust for a horsepower increase.
How does a tunnel hull work?
A tunnel hull is a type of boat hull that uses two typically planing hulls with a solid centre that traps air. This entrapment then creates aerodynamic lift in addition to the planing (hydrodynamic) lift from the hulls. Many times this is attributed to ground effect.
Are jet boats less maintenance?
Jet boats are generally expensive to buy and are also somewhat expensive to maintain. Jetboat engines aren’t like “regular” combustion engines, which means they need specialists to care for them.
Why buy a Mercury 25 hp jet?
The Mercury 25 hp Jet is designed to get you through some of the most challenging waters anywhere.
What is a Mercury Jet outboard?
When the water’s too shallow for traditional outboard motors, turn to Mercury Jet Outboards: The engine’s gear case is replaced with a jet pump that sits even with the bottom of your boat. Designed for extreme shallow-water operation. Heart-racing acceleration. Excellent handing and top-speed maneuvering.
What are jet-drive outboard motors?
Mercury Jet-Drive Outboard Motors are specifically designed to pilot boats in shallow waters where propeller-driven hulls and traditional outboard motors are unable to operate.
What is the lightest 25 hp outboard?
Our 432-cc 25-hp portable outboard sports a new, streamlined, portable design and class-leading power-to-weight. In fact, it’s the lightest 25-hp outboard on the water—two-stroke or four-stroke.