Ergonomic Control Yamahas award-winning Multi-Function Tiller Handle optional on F115 F90 F60 and F40 jet models features an ergonomic design for easy shifting better grip and less rotation from idle to wide.

Yamaha jet boat vs outboard. Jet boats have low profile engine. Ad Find China Manufacturers Of Outboard Motors. Please leave comments here.

Jet boats have quick acceleration and unmatched turning ability. This test was pretty revealing and NOT good news for Yamaha. The jet also carries three more gallons of fuel because it has a different tank.

With no gearcase or propeller extending below the hull a jet drive allows you to maneuver around or pass over obstructions that would limit the travel of a conventional propped outboard. Ad Find Yamaha Outboard Motor Financing and Related Articles. Tohatsu is less expensive but they are very reliable.

Ad Find Yamaha Outboard Motor Financing and Related Articles. A diverter called the reverse bucket drops over the jet nozzle to create reverse thrust. They arent purpose built to be racing motors because they werent designed that way.

Tohatsu I think Yamaha and Tohatsu make great motors. The jet boats are also faster both topping out at 51 mph while the outboards reached just over 40 mph. He also explains that the jet power makes for less draft and maintenance and more transom than the regular outboard setups in center console boats.

Because the entire jet drive system is located within the hull a jet boat has minimal draft and can operate in very shallow watertheres no propeller or outdrive that could be. It offers two electric outboard motors while Mercury currently offers none. I always had the opinion that Evinrude could not compare with Yamaha in the outboard arena.