Reply With QuoteOMG this argument will go on FOREVER.
It's simple, if you plan on doing boating in shallow waters, then go with a jet! Otherwise it's not a question of IF you're going to replace pump, hydraulics, or a skeg..... its WHEN, cause you will
But if you're going to be doing some deep river, or lake boating than the I/O is probably the way to go, they don't get suck to the waves like a jet does, and doesn't risk as much.
Because gas can be argued over and over but if worrying about $20-$30 extra a day from one to another then you should be saving your money instead of boating
Well said...
In my opinion... get a bbc AND I/O if you got the cash. It's a freakin' BOAT!
You need cash to buy and to maintain an I/O. The bi-annual maintance bill on these things will eat up anything you saved over the same time period in fuel. Rebulid a jet for well under a grand... rebuild an I/O for :jawdrop:
If you like the river and love seat-of-your-pants type driving... get a jet.
And who the hell cares about gas?! You're gonna pay up the ass anyway! Put your foot in the throttle and enjoy the water.
