90-830234R3 DECEMBER 1997 LOWER UNIT - 6B-7
Selecting A Boat That Is
Best Suited For Jet Power
To obtain the best performance from the jet drive, the
boat should have the following features:
1. The boat should be as light as possible.
2. The boat should have hull and transom that is de-
signed for use with a jet drive.
3. The boat should be at least 13 feet in length.
Engine Horsepower
Selection
A boat operating at slow speed requires considerably
more depth than one which is planing on the surface
of the water. It is important therefore to use sufficient
horsepower and not to overload your boat beyond its
ability to plane. See the following table.
Engine Horsepower Selection
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
500 6 8 1000 12 14 16 2000 22 24 26 2818 3000 32 34 36
HP
Gross Weight - Lbs.
The following table is based on experience obtained with sled-type boats
using outboard jets. The gross weights shown includes the outboard,
boat, people, and all the gear carried. For a given horsepower loading be-
yond these weights will give less than good performance.
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