Wanting to add a jet prop, to jon boat……

[redblood]

I have a low 1448. Need to be able to get up shoal. Its a well made boat but it is riveted. I figure a 15 to 30
Hp jet would suffice to run up current at a decent pace. Definitely need a tiller handle motor. My question is can a a riveted boat take the pressure?

 

[TheLBLman]

 

[redblood]

?? Did i miss something

 

[TheLBLman]

?? Did i miss something

Just messing with you.

My question is can a a riveted boat take the pressure?

Depends on the current & the river.
You should be on ok on the Hatchie Scenic River.

 

[redblood]

Im looking to get up shoal. I dont want a loud powerhouse. And i have a great jon boat already. Looks like mercury makes a 25 hp jet.

 

[MickThompson]

25 power head will get you around just fine on a 1448 but you'll probably need a taller transom or jackplate

 

[nwsg76]

A rivet boat with a 20hp jet is ok. Especially if you build a 2 stroke motor. Go higher in hp or weight and you will prefer an all weld. I have run a 1448 and 1548 rivet boat for years with a 20hp jet 2 stroke. A 4 stroke will be ok, if you can shift the weight around somewhat. Your gonna want a 20 in transom and still need some adjustment. A 15 in transom will not work.

Just for fun we pulled a 20 hp jet off and put a tiller 60/40 jet on a 1448 rivet boat. It was a blast and super fast but it was not gonna survive the torque and stress.

 

[redblood]

are 2 strokes lighter

 

[Pilchard]

are 2 strokes lighter

Way lighter