To clarify its a SeaArk MVJT 1872 that this mod was done to and it required a significant amount of time with a boat builder and very talented aluminum welder. A much stouter hull than the g3, that required transom and stringer rebuild/design. The engine was a Honda BF150>105 at the jet.

Really when scoping a jet like that you aren’t seeking top end, theres literally only so much water the jet impeller can suck and this limits you from coming unglued (like you see with way over powered outboards with props). I should add running a tunnel hull jet at any speed over 23-25 knots is not comfortable or really what that particular set up is meant to do.

It’s a significant undertaking that requires the time and attention of a certified builder. I totally agree that one should not just willy nilly slap larger engines on boats that the hull isnt rated for. I am also a strong advocate of putting the maximum hp that the boat is rated for, makes life easier. But what the OP is describing is a very bad idea, in all seriousness he should flip the engine and use the proceeds to buy a Honda or Yamaha 70………..if you can find one.

Huntindave wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Drizzy Musky wrote:</div>
Convert that 150 to a jet and its actually a legit setup.

But no I wouldn’t reccomend putting a propped engine of that size on that rig….

Still over 70 hp according to Yamaha specs.

JET DRIVE 150 hp
Our 2.7-liter F150 Jet Drive four stroke produces 105 hp at the pump. It features a DOHC, 16-valve design with four valves per cylinder and long tube intake tracks. This produces ample power for navigating shallow, rocky water.

I’m fully aware. I’ve done it, doesn’t really give you stupid crazy top end speed but man is it nice to be able to jump on plane with 5 dudes in the boat, coolers, gear etc….and still sip the fuel.

Convert that 150 to a jet and its actually a legit setup.

But no I wouldn’t reccomend putting a propped engine of that size on that rig….

3k neighborhood.

Stuff is awesome, durable, doesn’t stain feels great to stand on

Hope the mechanic just isnt very good with words.

I agree with Iowa and Grouse.

What if you are fighting a 55″ musky in that channel?
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It’s a navigable water way, doesn’t matter how big the fish is.

Sure, we all have the same right to use the water way but that doesn’t mean we just get to use it like its ours. Unbelievable that this question is even being debated. This isn’t an inland lake where the operator is clearly being negligent by bring such a large vessel onto the body of water…..this is a river with a navigation channel.

Pretty simple, if you are in a navigation channel you cannot impede traffic.

The fisherman acted like idiots, the captain is likely looking at tens of thousands of dollars to repair running gear. Larger vessel should have kept going true to course in the channel.

Thread should be titled urban policing goes rural

mnfisherman18 wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>suzuki wrote:</div>
You cant use gadgets to hunt on land. Spot lighting, infrared, radios, etc.
They must be limited for fishing or the resources will suffer greatly.

Hunting is the clearest comparable, I am surprised so many people are in favor of unlimited technology in fishing. Why do you have to limit your shotgun to 3 rounds when duck hunting? Why not allow 20 round magazines? Every sport needs to identify reasonable guidelines for the betterment of the activity long-term, the question is just where you draw the line.

For me, money does factor into it at all. Money will always give certain people an advantage when fishing and that will never change. Literally no one is arguing that we should go back to fishing out of canoes with twine line, I just think we should consider limiting technologies that disproportionally impact the resource.

I’m not sure why people have such a hard time seeing this.

Also, I thought the part of competition that makes it rewarding is a given set of rules and equipment. Literally like any sport or legitimate competition out there.

PMTT refunded the money of teams that dropped out because the could no longer scope.

Leadcore baby, at least for big lake applications. I find that lead core has a tendency to “hunt” 10-20 inches up/down and this little extra action seems to be more productive. Also way easier to tell if line is fouled.

Absolutely disgusting. Production boats gonna production boat I guess. But still disgusting.

That sucks man. Buy some west systems epoxy to cover whatever new wood you are using or just use meranti plywood to replace that junk that the factory used. At this point I would also be buying a few tubes of Tef Gef and replacing every fastener on that rig.

Electrolysis is a possibility but I’m lenaing more toward treated lumber and non stainless fasteners.

Easy, Hinckley Picnic Boat for everyday stuff. https://www.hinckleyyachts.com/models/picnic-boats/

A “beater” Tiara 3800 Open for big lake games

And my SeaArk MVJT 1872 with the perfect deck and storage configuration……at least this one is within reach.

Gino, read your posts more carefully, if salmon fishing is the intended use then you should just buy an autopilot for your kicker…….

Grouse is right about stator’s, OEM’s don’t want to confuse people because it is essentially a coil of wires like an alternator.

Also here’s more info on the solution I have used with great success. Call me stupid but I’m pretty sure you are looking charge a 12v, 24v, or 36v system using the 12v system on your engine right? FYI your kicker motor won’t do it, running off the main is going to be the only viable solution… luckily idling the main doesn’t burn much fuel.

https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Datasheet-Orion-DC-DC-converters-high-power,-non-isolated-EN.pdf

https://marinepartssource.com/orion-24-12-70a-dc-dc-converter-ip20?gclid=Cj0KCQjwidSWBhDdARIsAIoTVb3u0gU42CKAY0kiPhRHvQLkzvccyVyqyDVWpsF0ec0VLamHNAZuzeoaAtG7EALw_wcB

This is what you’re looking for.

Definitely not worth it to repair.

The amount of time and labor required to pull the interior apart and put it back together is enough to make this a no brainer for me.

https://ge.ssec.wisc.edu/modis-today/index.php?satellite=t1&product=true_color&date=2022_05_04_124&overlay_sector=false&overlay_state=true&overlay_coastline=true&sector=USA3&resolution=250m

Just look at this every day.

Pretty plush boats, be vigilant for any signs of fuel leaking from the tanks. This was\is a known issue.

That said Kingfisher has done the customers right, by all accounts, but how much is a lost fishing season worth after dropping that kind of coin.

Gewt an EZ Pass, havent had to think about tolls for years

Yea, grab a spot at Copper Range campground you’ll be much better off. Hungry Trout is right there.

Fishing aint to bad in that area either

Can’t you just get SOG via your graphs internal GPS

Sure it kind of makes sense towing and in storage.

Why don’t these guys just do what all the other cool kids are doing…wrap it in Vinyl

Change fuel filters. After disposing of old fuel

while doing lines might also be prudent to install water seperating fuel filter between tank and engine….dramatically increases engine fuel filter life on old engines like that.

Wraps also don’t really stand up to trailering too well.

Also they get an orange peel texture from the wild swings in temp. Paint is a 10plus year solution if done correctly by a pro.

If you are looking at having someone shoot it with Awlgrip, then yes $10,000 is a real number.

Can also do it yourself with other paints that won’t look nearly as good. Personally think wraps are gross. Can often call boat manufacture and get a paint match and find something in a can that matches.

Looked up the engine and both filters will work, one was likely slapped on during production.

Good ole delamination of fiberglass. Either was pooring vacuum bagged (if at all) or water got in some of the seems, stuff wasn’t potted correctly and bam. A freeze thaw cycle reveals poor glass work.

Lithium cranking battery will fry your alternator.

Just add a seperate house bank.

Only reason I say anything is how can someone go to Duluth, someone who posts on an outdoors forum, and the only thing they find is a needle ridden urban hellscape.

Makes me wonder what kind of perspective they have on other places.

Defintley not the best time of year to visit though.

All these anecdotes are over blown, take it from someone who lives and works in the city.

Maybe all you pearl clutchers can use your next trip to the town to teach your children about empathy or take a deeper look into the systemic problems of homelessness, susbstance abuse and mental illness.

Or just keep grousing online.