13-footer: Use of Jet Drive Outboard

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Have you ever used a Jet Drive outboard on a Boston Whaler 13-footer?

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13-footer: Use of Jet Drive Outboard

Postby CJHORNE32 » Tue Sep 19, 2023 6:02 pm

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I am seriously considering re-powering my 1965 13-footer with a jet drive outboard engine.
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Re: 13-footer: Use of Jet Drive Outboard

Postby Phil T » Tue Sep 19, 2023 6:58 pm

You loose a fair amount of speed due to the inefficiency of the jet. You may need a 50hp or more to get the same speed as a 40hp.
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