Starting an evinrude 150 outboard for the first time in years duration. The boat must be lifted out of the water for maintenance. As water is expelled backward, the boat moves forward think of how a rocket works. If youre running shallow, you can always tip up the propequipped outboard.
Hard, rocky material running over the blades of your impeller will. Here is my highly scientific engineering designed grate cleaning tool. Like newtons third law says, for every force, there is an equal and opposite force of reaction. And every boat jet combination will act differently. If this was an issue on a propeller equipped outboard, changing the prop to one with less pitch and possibly diameter would be the solution. Refer to appropriate service manual for water pump installation and gearcase mounting screw torques. Here is a fuller explanation from the hamilton jet site. At cruising speed the outboard is 6 decibels dba quieter than the sterndrive and 11 dba quieter than the jet. Mercury outboard jet drive models mercury outboard 20 hp jet drive service manual 19941997 2stroke 2cylinders sn 0g044027 up.
Please include model number in special instructions box upon checkout to guarantee accuracy. Please visit our marine related home page to see a complete list of all the service manuals we offer. If you feel the boat slippingand sharpening your impeller doesnt help you might have some other issues going on causing air to get to the impeller. Its based on the proven bf150 platform, with a powerful jet drive added for superior shallow water performance. I carry an outboard style primer bulb and some hose clamps in my tool kit just in.
If you use your boat at all, youre going to eventually suck up sand or gravel. Youre only achieving 4800 peak rpm with a jet drive. The nozzle swivels to provide steering to the boat. Maintenance costs io vs jet drive jet boaters community. Every boat i had driven up to 2012 had one or two props. With a fourstroke outboard motor maintenance, oil and oilfilter changes are required at regular intervals, using fcw oil. In 2011 i built a house on a shallow bay that is 3 to 4. I asked him early on and he was so helpful, sent pix and then told me to be patient in taking out the jet drive. Theres one stretch of the pee dee that gets little fishin pressure due to inaccessibility. Only one person i know of with a jet that gets to it, and he catches big fish.
Coursing with insightful engineering and industryfirst technology such as an. There is a point in having the inlet as far aft as possible, since any bottom surface aft of the inlet will generate a new boundary layer, with the corresponding additional losses. Well i was at my wits end when after 3 weeks it wouldnt budge. Another note on impellers for your jet drive,when pulling a holeshot or jumping up on plane. Baby that nice 50 4stroke and dont let any boneheads drive your boat.
In a boat hull the jet unit is mounted inboard in the aft section. Outboard motor maintenance, how it works sport fishing magazine. Water enters the jet unit intake on the bottom of the boat, at boat speed, and is. Mercury 4 stroke outboard jet drive kit price includes free shipping determine your outboard s year and horsepower and select correct option. Mercury sells a flushing adapter that uses a 38 national course bolt thread on one end and a female garden hose end on the other. Designed for extreme shallowwater operation, mercury jet outboard models from 25 80hp fit a wide range of applications. Shoot some inboard jets will out perform a outboard prop. The operation, maintenance and warranty manual contains specific instructions. Learn about mercury marine s warranty coverage and product protection plans. Seloc honda outboards 2hp 19782001 repair manual 14 cylinder, 4 stroke.
The boat can be divided into three categories jet unit, engine, and hull. With a jet outboard, there is nothing preventing the engine from achieving peak rpm unless the bearings in the jet pump. Need some help with my outboard jet, mounting height, spray post by jeeper. The tools included in the toolkit are specified in table 3. Seloc mercury outboard only, 240hp 19651989 repair manual 12 cylinder, 2 stroke. Do the labor yourself with the help of a repair manual, owners manual, or repair dvd from seloc, ken cook and other trusted publishers. Based on the bf60s proven platform, the 40 jet takes everything you love about the bf60 and adds the versatility of a jet drive. Honda marine jet drive outboard engines 40 105 hp motors. Boat motor repair manuals since 1998, iboats is the most trusted water lifestyle online store for boat parts and accessories, boats for sale, and forums.
I had a miserable time getting the jet drive out but sraab928 gave me the reserve power that i needed. How a waterjet works benefits of a hamiltonjet waterjet. Outboard motors can be pivoted upwards when traveling through shallow waters to prevent hitting rocks or other debris that could damage the propeller. This is quite rare indeed, but will give you likely places to start looking. It features an enclosed boxlike design which contains the engine, propeller or jet drive, and gearbox. Ive run a few jets and can tell you that mounting height is extremely critical. A jet drive uses an impeller in a tube which sucks in water from the bottom and shoots it out a nozzel at the stern at a high rate of speed. Choose from engine repair manuals for outboard motors, stern drive engines, and pwc engines. Hamiltonjets experience is supported by accurate performance prediction software to ensure waterjets. Like a for example a 26 x 86 beam with a 8 bottom aluminum boat with a 20 degree bottom its a almar and we are talking 8k on the trailer, that is powered by a 440hp.
The most common and widely used type of boat motor is the outboard motor. Mercury marine jet drive service manuals pdf download. For those of you who run a outboard jet on your boat, there is some. Outboard jet maintenance for those of you who run a outboard jet on your boat, there is some required maintenance to keep it functioning properly, and to assure that you can remove, adjust or replace needed parts if required. Per mercury marine policy, we can not ship outboard engines. Mercury 4 stroke outboard jet drive kit price includes free shipping determine your outboards year and horsepower and select correct option. We also sale new and used motors and lifts and trailers. Outboard jet boat motors boats for sale new and used. Most mercury sportjet boat owners want to perform at least a certain amount of their boat maintenance themselves to ensure continuing good performance and. When your jet driven outboard needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that honda marine. If youre looking at mercury outboards or mercruiser sterndrives, you expect your engines to provide the finest, most enjoyable boating. The 105 jet takes hondas best technology and adds a jet drive. The bottom jet part adds a chunk of weight down there that makes carrying them awkward youll need two people. The mercury sport jet pairs a jet drive with a responsive 200hp v6 optimax powerhead.
Which means the jet is more than 10 times louder than the outboard. John pfeifer, president, mercury marine date and place of issue. When power is not being applied, a jet driven vessel loses its. Convert to outboard engine moderated discussion areas. These outboard repair manuals cover the complete disassembly and reassembly of your outboard motor. This model has a electric starter and power steering. Mercury outboard 2006 2007 2008 all 2stroke repair manual. Do you need to reduce the cost of maintenance fees or cut out the labor portion of your repair bill. Yamaha eventually developed and introduced the recreational jet boat in 1991. Slide the extraction tool on to the shaft and tighten screws through the holes on its. Most mercury sportjet boat owners want to perform at least a certain amount of their.
Use the fuel filter removalinstallation tool or the shaft of a. Im in the middle of converting a rage 15 to an outboard. The best advice would be to mount it on a transom jack, giving you the ability to move it up and down according to load and water conditions. Sim yamaha carries yamaha oem discounted engine parts and yamaha maintenance parts and accessories for yamaha outboard motors. I have to figure out a plan on how to come up with a jet motor and boat. Outboard jet lower unit repair and maintenance backwoods. With a fourstroke outboard motor maintenance, oil and oilfilter changes are required at. Our 1liter f60 jet drive four stroke produces 40 hp at the pump. Yamaha maintenance parts and accessories for yamaha outboard motors.
Earlier i read this engine uses an electric fuel pump. Congratulations on your selection of a honda jet drive outboard motor. Drill the threaded mounting hole at rear of jet pump housing to 0. Lets all live in the real world a inboard jet will out perform in all areas than a outboard jet could even dream. When the waters too shallow for propellerdriven boats, turn to a mercury jet outboard or sport jet. Unfollow outboard jet drive to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Thank you for purchasing a prodrive shallow water outboard. November 28, 2014 fond du lac, wisconsin, usa welcome you have selected one of the finest outboards available. Dec 19, 2007 another note on impellers for your jet drive,when pulling a holeshot or jumping up on plane. What is the new technology used on evinrude e tec outboards. Outboard jets quality conversion units for outboard motors. Aug 23, 2016 rinsing out and flushing yamaha jet boats. Tips and stepbystep instructions to help you keep your engine running smoothly and your time on the water more enjoyable. Its compact, lightweight sohc fourcylinder, inline design features a single throttle valve and longtrack induction system.
Aug 28, 2017 this is another easy win for the outboard. With the jet drive the bay becomes a place to play rather than a dangerous area to crawl through. Service manual is a generic term we use to describe repair manuals, technical manuals, workshop manuals, shop manuals, etc. Levoy drive, suite 100 taylorsville, ut 84123 18008691686. Feb 10, 2018 starting an evinrude 150 outboard for the first time in years duration. Your unit is designed for long life,dependability, ease of operation, safety, and top performance that you. The dba scale is logarithmic, so a change of 10 dba is a change by a factor of 10. A minimum recommendation for startup water level is that the pump must be submerged to shaft level. Jet boat engines and propulsion discover boating canada.
Honda marine maintenance and operation information. Maintenance costs io vs jet drive jet boaters community forum. Learn about mercury marines warranty coverage and product protection plans. Sim yamaha also sells yamaha outboards at discounted prices. And every boatjet combination will act differently.
Regardless of maintenance costs, i chose a jet boat for shallow water ability and safety. I may sell my j16 carolina skiff to help fund a jet setup. With twostroke outboard motor maintenance, you need to regularly fill the oilinjection reservoir with tcw3 oil, and periodically clean the filter screen. To flush the motor, there is a 38 stainless bolt head on the lh side just below the juncture of the motors midsection and where it bolts to the jet lower unit. All of our outboard repair manuals are the newest print with latest outboard motor service additions. For over 50 years, outboard jets has provided quality conversion units for outboard motors designed to allow a boat to be used in locations where a propeller driven boat is unable to operate in shallow, ankle deep water. This creates a light, compact, powerful outboard and improves throttle response. This outboard engine weighs approximately 259 pounds. Mercury mariner outboard 240 efi jet drive 20012008 factory service repair manual download pdf mercury mariner 405060 hp 20022007 outboard repair manual. Customer service is available by phone, live chat, and email. The hour counter on certain honda outboard motors counts the number of operating hours since the last time periodic maintenance was performed and the hour counter was reset. Chris gorsuch demonstrates a new type of intake foot for your lower unit on your jet outboard motor. Sim yamaha is a usa yamaha outboard motor and outboard motor parts dealer. When the next periodic maintenance is due, the engine notifies the nmea 2000 network, and a maintenance indication is displayed on an nmea 2000 compatible device.