How a Tiller Jet Outboard Works

[@JohnMChew]

I saw a similar one up close in person. They could go where normally only a jet ski could go.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Yes

[@mikevictor3698]

Beautiful looking boat !!

[@petekinsey3950]

Sweet video! Thanks. I just put a jet on my hewescraft open fisherman and I LOVE It!

[@live2boat]

Awesome thank you! What jet did you go with?

[@petekinsey3950]

I converted my 90hp Yamaha.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Master chief. Cabinncrusrr water jet iutbard

[@h2ohfowl408]

Not sure if this is a dumb question but I can’t find the answer anywhere. Can you run a jet outboard in a marsh? I’d assume all vegetation would just get sucked up the intake and cause problem.

[@highcountry360]

150/105 on an 18’ that thing must cruise! Nice set up. I want to put a 150 on my 20’ Alumaweld.

[@live2boat]

Thx man! What Alumaweld model do you have?

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Cabinn cryser 4.5 ermter 40 hp 60 hp jet outbard 20 foot 150 hp jet

[@highcountry360]

@@live2boat it’s a free drifter. It’s only rated for 115/80 but I think 150/105 may be ok.

[@Андрей-ш4д5ь]

Сколько бензина потребляет , литр на километр ?

[@gofy8481]

I have the Yamaha 150/105 on my Thunderjet 205 Rush. It would be interesting to see how Merc. compares to Yami.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Cabjncruser bith great jets

[@outboardjetrockejector4547]

The Rock Ejector solves the clogged intake issues.

[@Bayou_Russ]

Yessir! I’ll go without a pocket on my shirt before I hit the water without my Rock Ejector! Thank you Mr. Jim!!!

[@TomWhalley-dt9wn]

Can it be used in salt water or sea.

[@live2boat]

Yes 👍

[@SANES313]

What’s the best way you have found for securing your outboard jet while trailering? I have a 115/80 merc on my Alumaweld, it has the slide and the friction knob but it still swings a bit on turns down the road. Any tips would be great, thanks! Love the channel.

[@live2boat]

@@SANES313 I installed a ring bolt in my transom tray and then run either a really short section of bungee cord or a short chain in between the tiller and bolt. Works great to keep it from swinging 👍

[@daveholte7658]

Great video. In your experience best to have Tiller or center steering? I now have a G3 with steering cable at console. Kind of cumbersome Never seen a tiller motor on a jet.

[@live2boat]

Hey thank you Dave. I personally prefer a tiller because it opens up the entire deck of the boat.

[@live2boat]

Takes some getting used to, of course. I’ve ran a tiller most of my life so it comes naturally. Wouldn’t take long to get dialed in though. Best of luck to you!

[@daveholte7658]

@@live2boat that’s all I had as well through the years was tillers. So much simpler and easy to operate. Less parts to wear out.This is a great channel. Well done

[@daveholte7658]

@@live2boat that was my liking back when I had my tillers. Lots of room and easy to fish out of and landing a fish

[@live2boat]

@@daveholte7658 Thank you so much for dropping by Dave. We’ll be doing our best to keep the content coming 👍

[@scottohman7283]

Cool

[@wildoutdoors5818]

What manufacturer makes that boat?

[@live2boat]

@@wildoutdoors5818 it’s a custom boat made by Walden in Skagit county

[@hanzelfranciscosaboriopena4190]

How you can go back?? Someone ask and I don’t know

[@alekssidorov4378]

Can you share the manufacturer information. Looking for a builder who van build me a sled I want.

[@live2boat]

@@alekssidorov4378 I’m pretty sure John doesn’t build sleds anymore.

[@johngordon9140]

So, what is pros and cons? As I understand, that kind of motor could be used where propeller can't operate (for example, much underwater plants growing). But are there any specific problems and disadvantages?

[@silasvongsamath6500]

I feel the channel should’ve touched on these topics also, horse power and fuel mileage. Jet drives have ability to run basically anywhere props can’t and that’s shallow-shallow within inches. Sand, mud, and gravel, where there’s water, it should go. Grass, debris, and rocks can get stuck in the grate and like the video says, cavitation occurs and needs to be cleared before continuing. Outboards that come standard with a prop lower unit will lose approximately 30% horse power due to water travel through and out the propulsion system. That’s why you see HP ratings such as 150/105, 115/80, 90/65 jet drive, so on and so forth. Fuel mileage also goes down, I don’t know exact numbers but it’s significant enough you’ll notice. Need to find your sweet spot of RPM and speed to squeeze out the most of your gallons per hour. The harsher your river conditions and what gets sucked into your impeller, you’ll have to sharpen the impeller blades or you lose peak performance. You’ll also have to grease your jet pump housing before every trip on river. These are just a couple things off the top of my head.

[@harry-qy2fz]

How do you reverse?

[@silasvongsamath6500]

@@harry-qy2fz there’s a cup that flips over the output port of the jet drive when when you put it in reverse.

[@kowanut1]

One thing I don't think got mentioned is that to run a boat like that in mere inches of water, you've got to be up on plane, which also means you've got to be going pretty fast. If you start backing off on your speed, the stern will drop and your intake will start munching on gravel, mud or whatever the bottom's comprised of. If you get hung up on a gravel bar, then you have to try to get yourself, and your large boat, off of it. There's getting to be a couple of companies now, selling inflatable boats, that address these issues. You're still up on plane at half throttle, and if you do get stuck, it's a lot easier to deal with. Also, underwater vegetation will plug the intakes, just like other materials.

[@mittiejackson3427]

​@@kowanut1that's not on plane your smoking something.

[@erice.1636]

I am curious, did this boat have UHMW on the bottom? Just wondering since I have an older (mid 90's) 17' JetCraft Salmon Master with an 80 HP outboard. Unfortunately I don't have a tunnel. I am looking forward to getting out on the rivers here in Georgia very soon...

[@live2boat]

No UHMW on this boat. That’s a toss up on a jet boat at least in my opinion. It adds weight and drag. If it’s fastened properly it can be a big benefit but it’s darned difficult to fasten it perfectly to where it doesn’t warp and/or slow the boat down.

[@twistedjigco.548]

Who is this? Thanks

[@lukelofgren4108]

What company built that boat for you? It looks like a tank!

[@live2boat]

Walden Boats. Not really building them anymore. Killer boat !

[@2cthetruth]

Reverse SUCKS on jet drives. Not ideal when you need it for safety purposes...

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Wrobg instead ful revers

[@516Spark]

All I need now is 60k to get this set up

[@h2ohfowl408]

Not sure if this is a dumb question but I can’t find the answer anywhere. Can you run a jet outboard in a marsh? I’d assume all vegetation would just get sucked up the intake and cause problem.