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by whalerguy321
Sun Nov 04, 2018 7:38 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: RAGE Jet Re-power
Replies: 7
Views: 4869

Re: RAGE Jet Re-power

I have two RAGE 15 boats. On one I left in the gear box, and I put an outboard on the back with a jackplate. I reinforced the stern with plywood and glassed over it. On the other I removed everything and glassed it in. I used a jack plate. I reinforced the stern using plywood and fiberglass. [On the...
by whalerguy321
Mon Dec 11, 2017 6:43 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: RAGE 15 Jet Re-power
Replies: 16
Views: 15224

Re: RAGE 15 Jet Re-power

Pelican, I have an adjustable jack plate with a ten-inch set back. In the pictures the engine is at its lowest point. When raised to its highest point the engine has plenty of room to tilt. I will be using a 30 to 50-HP four-stroke or maybe a two stroke as both my whalers are for sightseeing and wha...
by whalerguy321
Wed Dec 06, 2017 12:09 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: RAGE 15 Jet Re-power
Replies: 16
Views: 15224

Re: RAGE 15 Jet Re-power

A 90hp is max that you'll need. Keep in mind the new four strokes are larger and heavier motors. However Yamaha and Tohatsue have lightened up their new motors. Shop around get specs. An late model two stroke could suffice.
by whalerguy321
Tue Dec 05, 2017 2:37 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: RAGE 15 Jet Re-power
Replies: 16
Views: 15224

Re: RAGE 15 Jet Re-power

Hello--I have two 15 foot RAGE boats. One I removed the jet drive assembly and glassed in the void. The other I just removed the engine and sealed up the intakes and discharge ports with 5200. One the latter I reinforced the existing transom with a one inch thick fiberglass reinforced wood transom w...