Where do you boat the most???
What would the pros and cons of a BBC jet drive vs. a smallblock I/O setup in a new 21 bowrider like an ultra or essex?? My wife and I are looking and i'm trying to decide what would be better.............I mean I know a jet drive is going to cost less vs. an i/o in the same boat and is going to be less maintenance and safer(for the kiddies) but would a smallblock I/O get better gas mileage??
How is towing a skier between the two? I've never owned an I/O only jets so those that have experienced both please chime in.
i'm looking for a good all around performance ski setup that gets descent gas mileage. Going fast is not a concern........this is going to be a family ski boat....What are your recommendations??? Thanks!
JiM
Where do you boat the most???
An I/O would whoop the Jets azz on gas mileage!
Have you ever driven a BB jet?
I/O small block is more practical, but if you're a real boater then you have enough money for more gas right?
BBC jet is probably more "fun"
and a small block I/O is more user friendly I suppose, get you to the sand bar, tueb, and go back
Take it from a big block jet owner who is probably going to convert to a small block I/O because not only will you get much better gas mileage you will probably get 10 more mph. (Depending on how trick the Big Block is) You can get a little small block pushing out 350 hp and you will run 65+ all day long.
Take it from a big block jet owner who is probably going to convert to a small block I/O because not only will you get much better gas mileage you will probably get 10 more mph. (Depending on how trick the Big Block is) You can get a little small block pushing out 350 hp and you will run 65+ all day long.
Obviously I'm not sure what kind of boat you have, but one of my fathers boats has a small block I/O, it's a 20' and can get a max speed of 45mph, trim all up, and a couple passenegers with no cargo.
And my friend's other cheetah 21' has a small block I/O and runs 48mph all day, not quite 65.
As for the average jet BB boat under 22' will probably do a good 55mph, but that's with a lot more holeshot, and fun factor
And a jet can plane alot faster
I use to have a 19ft jetboat did fine for a jet but like most used some gas.Needed a better family boat so i searched for a 21 ft open boaw and wanted a prop wheter it was a454 bravo or 350 alpha.Found a clean 21 w 350mag/alpha combo(93 eliminator).Top speed is around 58 and on agood day can barely hit 60.with 8 people in it it can still pull 54-55,has no prob pulling skiers and gets on plane pretty good even if loaded heavy.But does not use much gas at all 35 gallons gos a long way with alot of drivin.
It will take a strong big block/jet in the same size hull to match my speed and i see some of them struggling with full boat to get on plane if they are trying to go against a strong current plus use alot more gas
I/O all the way jet-drives are for sea doos not family cruisers
Where do you boat the most???
Here and there and alittle bit of everywhere .................CA lakes and the river (Parker,Needles)
An I/O would whoop the Jets azz on gas mileage!
Have you ever driven a BB jet?
I/O small block is more practical, but if you're a real boater then you have enough money for more gas right?
BBC jet is probably more "fun"
and a small block I/O is more user friendly I suppose, get you to the sand bar, tueb, and go back
Yes I driven a jet.lots of them. My last boat was an 18 ft. eliminator bubble with 800hp .............................. it's hard to compare that with a stock BBC 21' ultra bowrider
Well then you know about what they're good at!