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Re: OT-prop to jet pump conversion?



Thanks Larry, same ones I came up with.  I did notice a number for Specialty
Manufacturing, I'll call them tomorrow!

Mosey


"Larry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> >If you see a specific
> > site could you reply with it?
> Certainly, Here's a few:
>
>
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=jet+outboard+pump&btnG=Google+Search
>
>
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=outboard+jet+conversion&btnG=Google+Search
>
> And this Ebay search occasionally brings up a few:
>
>
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?query=lower+unit&ht=1&sosortproperty=1&from=R10&BasicSearch=
>
> Happy hunting!
>
> (¯`·._.· £ãrrÿ ·._.·´¯)
>
>
>
> "mosey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > I've done google on "jet conversions", and a couple others but only came
> up
> > with replacement pumps for existing applications.  If you see a specific
> > site could you reply with it?
> >
> >
> >
> > "Larry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> > news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > 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.
> > >
> > >
> > > -- 
> > > (¯`·._.· £ãrrÿ ·._.·´¯)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "mosey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> > > news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > 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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