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Fishing in British Columbia => Buy & Sell => Topic started by: rockonfishing on August 17, 2014, 09:25:03 AM

Title: mercury jet 40 or 60 horse
Post by: rockonfishing on August 17, 2014, 09:25:03 AM

looking to replace my 40 merc prop with a jet, any info would be appreciated.
thanks
Ron

Title: Re: mercury jet 40 or 60 horse
Post by: BNF861 on August 17, 2014, 12:01:15 PM

Specs on the boat you plan on pushing would help.

If you are used to a 40hp prop, you will more than likely want to step up to a 60hp jet.

Title: Re: mercury jet 40 or 60 horse
Post by: canso on August 17, 2014, 06:53:19 PM

I have a 40jet. You want a 60.

Title: Re: mercury jet 40 or 60 horse
Post by: rockonfishing on August 17, 2014, 07:17:59 PM

I suspected that I would need a 60 jet, pushing a Legend V151 sport would prefer to stay with a Merc to keep ancillary costs down.
Thanks for the help.
Ron

Title: Re: mercury jet 40 or 60 horse
Post by: rockonfishing on August 18, 2014, 03:45:24 PM

ok so the installed price would be $10000, maybe best for me to shop for a jet boat outboard of course, any suggestions on best site to shop,
Thanks
Ron

Title: Re: mercury jet 40 or 60 horse
Post by: bigblockfox on August 22, 2014, 06:44:50 PM

i have a 50hp jet on my 16ft alum. i would at least go 60hp minimum. 50hp is just not enough. i find i need to almost be at redline to maintain any momentum. best web site i think is craigslist to find outboards especially in seattle and portland.

Title: Re: mercury jet 40 or 60 horse
Post by: scuntor on August 22, 2014, 10:03:56 PM

Expect to lose at least 15% if going to jet when impeller and sleeve are shimmed perfect and edges are sharp.