This makes them less fuel-efficient.
Yamaha jet boat vs pontoon. With an air-cooled radial engine you can enjoy a smooth running. Modern-day jet boat motors run at higher RPMs. Page 1 of 2 18 posts Go to page.
Skeeter Products Inc based in Kilgore Texas. The interior space on the boats is virtually the same for IO vs Jet boat. Two engines come with certain costs and risks.
In the the 24 class all three IOs I looked at were rated 1213 persons while the Yamaha SX240 is rated for 11. Yamaha and Sea-Doo build the best-known jet boats. Click on LOGO to go to the HOMEPAGE.
Obviously any of them would be ridiculously cramped with that many people but the usable space is identical. Board index YJB Discussion Forums Welcome Aboard. Ie 100hp prop boat is 75hp jet.
Most of the posts Ive read where a new scarab. Some jet boats are known for having less torque which can make it difficult to maintain speed in a turn. All times are UTC.
Page 2 of 2 18 posts Go to page Previous 1. We will pinpoint the differences between these two that will give you a clear idea and mention several factors that made slight and huge differences between these boats. However when it comes to rough waters pontoon boats struggle.