Outboardwing
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Just wondering if everyone has inboards on this forum.
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Does anybody on hear run an outboard jet motor
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I recall seeing a couple of folks posting about jet outboards....so yes....the majority have inboards for sure...but we welcome all kinds!!!
Was there something you seek?
Was there something you seek?
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I moved a few years ago, and now the lake I boat on is filled with hydrilla. Unfortunately, with twin inboard motors, I am CONSTANTLY having to stop and clear them out. I LOVE my boat, it's a 1997 Yamaha Exciter, but it's becoming a nuisance. And now practically impossible to pull a skier, tube or wakeboard. If they fall in the weeds it's a problem. I was hoping to get some feedback on putting an outboard motor on the boat so we can enjoy the lake. Thoughts?
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That's what I meant, does anyone have info. on putting an outboard with a prop on a 1997 Yamaha exciter. I have powerful jet drive engines already, but the weeds are killing all the fun of it. Thought if I could put an engine with a prop on the back somehow, I could enjoy the lake again.
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I appreciate the advice! And just looked into engines as well, definitely not worth the money and effort. 
. Guess I'll just have to continue unclogging, and enjoy the lake by kayak and SUP as well. Thanks again for the quick feedback.
. Guess I'll just have to continue unclogging, and enjoy the lake by kayak and SUP as well. Thanks again for the quick feedback.
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Or sell your boat and switch to a non-jet boat.....(I know....sacrilege)...but Jet boats aren't perfect for all locations....especially really weedy lakesI appreciate the advice! And just looked into engines as well, definitely not worth the money and effort.
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Considering that as an option. or hoping somehow, someway that the hydrilla disappears. I have a route I can fly by, but god forbid I dare slow down on the way in or out.
I'm also thinking of maybe a little trolling motor on the front to get through the weedy areas if need be. Any thoughts on that?
or hoping somehow, someway that the hydrilla disappears. I have a route I can fly by, but god forbid I dare slow down on the way in or out. I'm also thinking of maybe a little trolling motor on the front to get through the weedy areas if need be. Any thoughts on that?
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Reach out to the county. Water management may be able to stock some grass eating carp. Or just get another boat. Sorry your having trouble.
