Sterndrives create a smooth wake and resist being pulled off course unlike jet boats.

Yamaha jet boat vs sterndrive. Takes time to get used to different speeds. Heres my list of why the Yamaha over the stern drive. The outboards transom makes that boat 2 inches shorter than the sterndrive.

The jet also carries three more gallons of fuel because it has a different tank. This Regal 2300 displaces a lot of water causing a good-sized wake. The amount of room in the cockpit of a jet boat is significantly larger than a boat which is a sterndrive.

Both are fully optioned bowriders powered by twinjet drives. As pleasure boats grew in size during the 70s and 80s buyers wanted more power. Jet boats run at both high speeds and at low speeds and it may take some time for experienced boaters to.

A sterndrive also requires more maintenance than a jet drive. It is due to weight or lack thereof. Degree rise that affects your vision till the boat plains out.

See the differences in ride quality between a jet boat and sterndrive powered boat. For me this was a good thing since our tow rig a Honda Ridgeline cant tow more than 5000 lbs. The propeller can also be a hazard to swimmers behind the boat.

Jet boats ride higher and rougher. Because it extends below the keel of the boat the outdrive and its propeller are susceptible to damage if they impact the bottom or an obstruction in the water like a rock or tree stump lurking just below the surface. Since the jet motors sit lower and in the back they allow for more room in the boat.