Jet outboard size for an 18' Lowe Jon Boat with tunnel and jet Yamaha
 

I am thiniking about buying a Lowe 1860vt tunnel jon boat. Boat weight
is listed at 570 lbs.

I am receiving different dealer recommendations on Yamaha 4 cyl jet
engine size. One says a minimum of 90 HP (60 usable) and another says
60 HP (40 usable) is fine. The one recommending the 90 HP says that it
will take forever to get on plane.

Can you help me?

Doug

Jet outboard size for an 18' Lowe Jon Boat with tunnel and jet Yamaha
 

On 12 May 2006 13:59:03 -0700, wrote:

I am thiniking about buying a Lowe 1860vt tunnel jon boat. Boat weight
is listed at 570 lbs.

I am receiving different dealer recommendations on Yamaha 4 cyl jet
engine size. One says a minimum of 90 HP (60 usable) and another says
60 HP (40 usable) is fine. The one recommending the 90 HP says that it
will take forever to get on plane.

Can you help me?

Doug

What's the maximum size allowed for the boat?
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Jet outboard size for an 18' Lowe Jon Boat with tunnel and jet Yamaha
 

90 for console steering
50 for tiller

I would like to go tiller

Jet outboard size for an 18' Lowe Jon Boat with tunnel and jetYamaha
 

Jet outboard size for an 18' Lowe Jon Boat with tunnel and jet Yamaha
 

Thanks for the reply.

I intend to use the boat primarily for Steelhead river fishing in
Michigan. I know they are inefficient, noisy etc. but they are great
for this application.

Doug

Jet outboard size for an 18' Lowe Jon Boat with tunnel and jetYamaha