I would have to remove the pesky human in the way, but not a bad plan.
Susquehanna primarily. Central Pennsylvania. It will also likely get used in the lower Conodoguinet, possibly Juniata, and Conestoga rivers....
Meanie head I can respect. Straight dope. The thought had crossed my mind, and I've been successful at similarly difficult engineering feats...
You do realize you are a rather frustrating bloke right? :) I haven't executed it BECAUSE I CAME HERE TO ASK HOW TO SIZE A JET FOR A MOTOR. You...
I'm hoping for constructive ideas and objective input. I have - in my possession - a 14 hp 150cc motor that weighs 30.2 lbs. Small pumps that...
This was a thought, but I don't have the expertise to know if I can effectively re-power a pump originally designed for 500-600cc with a 150-200cc...
YES! This is exactly what I want. A poorly-performing Jet Ski. Bingo. Now we're getting somewhere. This is a 4' x 8' boat. A) I don't have...
Agreed. As of yet, I have not found a smaller unit than 500cc, at least not in the common brands of PWCs I'm after planing and being able to...
It would do low teens, but on this river, you would make it about 100 yards before the lower unit was missing. Unfortunately, on this river, a...
Re: Seating. Option 1 shown in red for something like GY6. Option 2 in green was the original idea if I sourced a jet-ski hull/propulsion......
Edited to not sound like a jerk :) Yeah... we can ditch the outboard jet idea. I appreciate your desire to help me keep it simple, but I would...
Centrifugal pumps on outboard jets are supremely inefficient. It takes about a 20hp powerhead to put 15hp to the water. Imagine a 20hp motor...
I picked up a project in the form of a tiny boat. 4' wide, 8' long, tri-hull, glass. Bare hull weight is probably around 85 lbs, guessing from...
I have owned dozens of boats from 12' to 27', but never owned a jet. Until now. This Mokai has a Honda GX190, so I have a feeling with my...
My experience with flats-type hulls agrees. You put it more eloquently and technically, but I agree. I need enough deadrise to keep me planted...
I appreciate the responses, but I need to clarify a couple things. I don't need 80mph with 4 people, and certainly not with 8. I don't want to...
Maybe a helium-filled pontoon boat?
SOR: Purpose: transportation/day trips on the water. Primarily exploration, occasional skiing/wakeboarding possible. Typical use would be to...
Engineering experience is healthy and pretty complete. I am not formally trained in engineering, but have plenty of aptitude and a lot of...
Thank you, David. I will order that as soon as I get back to the states. (on vacation now)