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rockonfishing

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mercury jet 40 or 60 horse
« 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
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BNF861

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Re: mercury jet 40 or 60 horse
« Reply #1 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.
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canso

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Re: mercury jet 40 or 60 horse
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2014, 06:53:19 PM »

I have a 40jet. You want a 60.

rockonfishing

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Re: mercury jet 40 or 60 horse
« Reply #3 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
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rockonfishing

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Re: mercury jet 40 or 60 horse
« Reply #4 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
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Re: mercury jet 40 or 60 horse
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: mercury jet 40 or 60 horse
« Reply #6 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.
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