What size outboard jet do I need?

[vanislehunter]

This is my first jet boat. Have had a few suggestion on the size of motor I need and they were all quite different
I have a 16 foot welded aluminum tunnel hull.
It has 1/8” sides, 1/4” bottom. 62” wide at the bottom and 77” beam.
Super basic boat, just plywood floors and a bench seat at the bow.
I want the boat for hunting sheep, elk or moose on rivers with two guys and packs for 7-10 days.
Will be lighter weight backpacking gear not wall tents or anything like that.
Wanting to have a range of about 250km return
I am looking at buying a four stroke mercury outboard jet. What size motor will I need?

 

[Ronnie]

I think you have a few factors to consider, like how fast do you want to go, what’s your budget, can the boat handle the weight as is or does it need to be modified. Here are a few screen shots from mercury’s web site as well as a link to one of many reviews on you tube.

Compare

www.mercurymarine.com

 

[Cowtownhound]

What motor did you decide to go with? I'm new myself but have read and heard to go with the largest one your boat is rated for.