I wanting to do this boat right.

Fan motor for jon boat. Models with more power can take motors up to 570 horsepower while affordable utility models may have as low as 140 horsepower engines on them although the average power size is 450 HP. Many people install air drives on jon boats and this can work quite well in areas that tear up outboards. Kohler 265 hp EFI Thrust.

Im also wondering if I need float pods to carry weight. If you desire more power choose a 5 to 20 hp motor. An Arrowdrive installed on your boat makes a very economical airboat.

I have a good idea how to fab everything but Im stumped on the fan motor size hp and blade size. Whats people lookup in this blog. Fan Boat Motor Kits.

The Bandit 38 is simple lightweight and packs a punch for its small size. Ideal for shallow water use. Fits many 12-14 ft jon boats and mod-Vs from Lowe Tracker and m.

Turn the handle and it turns the motor. This is the new Bandit 44 Airdrive a bolt-on pusher fan kit designed for small jon boats. Pusher fan build for an 1860 alluminum boat - posted in Bowfishing Boats.

Im upgrading to an 1860 boat with an 130hp outboard I want to rig out the boat with a pusher fan. Cruise through shallow water with submerged debris and vegetation with no moving parts in the water. With an Arrowdrive you can reach speeds up to 25 mph in shallow water.