Prop versus Jet

[RobK.]

Hi Terry
You should check Sutter Marine they can set you up with the G3 with a prop. and a jack plate for a jet pump best of both worlds.I have had boats set up this way it takes about 1/2 an hour to change it over from prop. to pump if your handy with tools.
Jim May

G3 's by Yamaha are a great boat . i have a 1442 with a 8 hp 2 stroke prop , even though its a prop i can get into some of the darnedest places . Plus you need way less weight and HP with a prop .


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[Frank Alessio]

The only down side of the jet is in a weedy area you are done as soon as you suck that stuff into your pump.... a prop will chop its way thru some of it....

[Hogan Brown]

Prop. with a tunnel hull set the cavitation plate even with the top of the tunnel so there is no prop below the bottom of the main hull. Done.

There a few welders in chico, ca that will but a tunnel hull on any boat for about 6-800$ depending on the boat.

[Swanee]

I'm running an 18 1/2' smokercraft CC sled w/ an 115/80 jet and when I get into trash and have to go slow anyway, I kick in the 8 HP prop thats linked to the steering. The economy on a lake isn't great but usually only use 5 to 7 gallons a day running around, most time fishing with the electric.
The worst situation was last fall at Disco when the weeds choked me out of there because it wasn't worth fighting.
I have wondered what it would run like if I had a prop but can't justify the bucks. just my 2 cents.
Swanee

[matooka]

I agree with the previous posts. I purchased my jet from Brian at Sutter Marine 9 years ago...and it's still going strong. On rivers, I prefer the tiller which equates to more room in the boat, better oar configuration and optimum directional response time when needed. I have a Honda 2hp trolling motor on the stern for trolling lakes and equip the bow with the Minn Kota when stalking stripers in the delta. You will enjoy the flexibility with the jet. You'll no longer need a shuttle and you'll always have the ability to leave the water if necessary. Over time, the pump will require more maintenance and money to stay in the game...unless...you risk too many props in small water! Word of caution, the learning curve operating a jet on a big river is risky and challenging. My maiden voyage on the Lower Sac ended prematurely with a gaping hole after broadsiding a submerged boulder while drifting. I've also lost my reverse gate on a completely different trip navigating the Lower Sac. Reverse is important on a river. I go through intake grates like they're toothpicks. Brian repaired my boat for free even though it was operator error. He's a good man!