I have a new 40 hp Mercury outboard on my 15 ft. aluminum center console.
If I had known the versatility of jet pumps I would have bought one, but
now
having the new boat and motor wonder if it's cost effective, or even
possible to purchase a kit to change my prop motor over to a pump.
That's a very popular conversion here on the River Skagit: Aluminum hull
(will dent, not break when rocks are hit) and O/B with jet foot (great
shallow-water clearance).

You did not mention why you are considering a jet. If it is "performance"-
forget it. O/B jet pumps are about 40% less efficient than props. If it is
for shallow-water operations, then it cannot be beat. It's also very safe
around swimmers.

Jet conversions are readily available on the used market.


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"mosey" wrote in message
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I have a new 40 hp Mercury outboard on my 15 ft. aluminum center console.
If I had known the versatility of jet pumps I would have bought one, but
now
having the new boat and motor wonder if it's cost effective, or even
possible to purchase a kit to change my prop motor over to a pump.

TIA
Mosey

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