What would the cost be to convert a prop to Jet?

[Mark Christianson]

This is on a 40 hp Johnson.

What would it cost me to make this into a river rig?????(I mean to make a prop into a jet)
Parts and labor.

Gotta know ASAP!

Thanks.

[Surface Tension]

I know Dennis Steele has gone that route and can help you out.

Heres a couple links to look at.
http://fishingminnesota.com/ubb/Forum9/HTML/002567.html
http://fishingminnesota.com/ubb/Forum9/HTML/004093.html

[Dennis Steele]

Water getting a little too low for you?
I never converted one myslef but have run an outboard jet.I had a factory built one so I am not sure the cost,nor do I know where a guy could have it done.All though from what I hear is is not all that difficult to do yourself.
Anyway here is a contact number for a company that makes the jet units.

Outboard Jet Corporation
2035 Edison Avenue
San Leandro, CA 94577-1103
510-562-6049

I do not think they sell them retail but I am sure they can give you a dealers name where you might buy one.

[Valv]

I've seen 40hp johnsons with jet drive, but they were originally 55hp or larger, jet drive takes a lot of your power off motor.
A 40hp will be probably a 25hp with a jet drive.

As far installation I believe you just pull your lower unit off and slide jet drive in place. It will fit and bolt to motor with no problem, probably a 1/2 hour job.

Now, tough part is to find drive for your motor.....and you have to buy the boat

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Val Vignati

www.kvesurplus.com
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[This message has been edited by Valv (edited 09-16-2004).]

[Kevin Turner]

BLB, I'm not up to date on Outboards, but I do know that MN seems to be more $ when OB Jets are concerned. Contact Joe Trout @ Trout & Sons, Salem, Mo. He is a respected and knowledgable OB Jet dealer. Joe has a large inventory of new and used OB Jets. Also, he is the foremost authority on what and what not to do when converting an prop to jet. Kevin

[redhooks]

Converting them is easy like Valve said. I think it'll be pricey to find one but I know we used 40hp Johnson/evinrudes converted to jets up in AK. For boats we used 18' Lowes johnboats w/ a semi-V hull. Alaska mining and diving in anchorage might be able to point you in the right direction. They have a HSOforum and sell used boats/jet motors. There are also lots of OB jets used on the west coast-Cali, Oregon,wash,idaho. Might want to check some websites out there as well. They are sweet rides and you can have alot of fun in a jetsled! Good luck on yor project!
redhooks

[kwkfsh]

An O/B jet unit for a 40 hp will run approx $1400 +- for a new one.

You will also typically have to have a bit of drill work done to mid-section for the initial install. Usually about 1.5 hrs. (drilling,changing water pump over, and installing) to have a dealer do the install for you.

You will also have to have a transom riser installed to raise your O/B 5 in. so the jet will run properly.

Good used jets will run you about $700-$800 for a 40 hp.

AK Mining and Diving should have a new one in stock as well as a transom riser.

Be very aware that while this engine converted to a jet will push a flatbottom jon quite well. It is not going to run very well on a v hull type fishing boat. If you have some thing along the likes of a 16' or larger Lund type fishing boat you will need to go with a much larger engine. At this point it would be much more economical to sell your rig and buy a Riverpro before Kevin figures out how much he can really get for them!

[Mark Christianson]

I don't even own the rig.
There is one I am looking at, that is a flat bottom jonboat with a 40 hp prop.

I have my Crestliner that I am keeping. I like to visit big waters too.

This would be boat number 2 in the garage.
One for lakes, and one to destroy on the river.

[PerchJerker]

I thought a Triton bass boat was going to be boat #2? Wouldn't the jet boat be boat #3

[Mark Christianson]

One word..............

Cripes!!!!!!

[ChuckN]

Hey BLB,
Last week I was looking at a new Alumacraft jon boat with a 50hp (I think) Yamaha 4 stroke outboard jet. It was in Alexandria. That thing looked sweeeettt!! Camo'd for duck hunting too.

Break open that piggie bank!