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kk" Thanks very much for the info.

kk: Would you recommend the stainless impeller?

Depends on what kind of water you are running, bought a new 25 HP Merc jet power late last fall and it had a
factory SS impeller . I have always ran aluminum props on my outboards, my thoughts were wanted them to break if I hit something rather than take out the lower unit. So don,t know yet.

Running shallow water with a jet pump can get expensive!

I checked out these boats at the PNW Sportsman Show. That coating on the bottom seemed pretty tough.

Yes they are, owner sold several today at the Anchorage boat show. Boaters at the Portland show don,t understand the use of these boats.

I bought a second one the 420 Vega, which has smaller tubes and more portable for fly in use.

http://www.anchorageboatshow.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Jetech-LLC-574710489535823/?epa=SEARCH_BOX

I may pick one up in the next year or so. My tohatsu 50/35 jet would be perfect on a 470. Watching the videos and seeing the loads they carry, compared to my jon boat, is pretty impressive.

I've been thinking about an inflatable style like this for the last couple of seasons. Have you used this for duck hunting and salmon fishing at all? I live near Rabbit Slough and would love to get out to salmon fish and duck hunt. With my oldest in college and the Army Guard now and the youngest not wanting to hunt, I think something like this would be great for near the house.

If I had 50 Jet I would buy the 470 will carry around 1700# . Kind of wishing I had that setup much more useful. I have fished out mine on the Kenai and Little Sue. Last day of the show come and look at them.
Kurt

Here is what Jim has in stock.

Sunday is the last day of the show. We had a couple people change their minds on what model they wanted so we now have a couple extra 470 Super Arrows, 1 green 1 orange. Get a free electric 2 stage air pump with any boat purchase.

These are the models/colors still available:

2ea - 420 Vega Grass Camo

1ea - 450MJT Pixel Camo (top tubes, spray shield)

1ea - 470SA Grn

1ea - 470SA Org

2ea - 470SJ Org (1 has top tubes)

Specs:

Model/length/width/tube diameter/ weight (without polyurethane)

420V/13.75'/60"/16.5"/150lbs/44x22x18

450MJT/14.75'/72"/19.75"/180lbs/52x24x22

470SA/15.5'/74"/19.75"/190lbs/55x24x22

470SJ/15.5'/78"/19.75"/210lbs/57x26x24

Add about 20-30lbs for polyurethane. All of the boats were ordered with polyurethane and transom braces.

If you need some help picking out a boat come to the show. You can also email me at jetinflatablesgmail.com, or give me a call for more info.

We also have received a shipment of urethane and UHMW intakes, motor bags, and 12V air inflator/deflator pumps.

Jetech LLC

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Whats the price of one of those 420 Vegas?

At show $3850 1 left

Pretty good Russian video with a 420 and a 20 HP 2 stroke Merc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd4UPfSZ2zw

Impressive videos

For those that are not aware

Select the "CC" subtitles/closed captions option

If it defaults to Russian or other unfamiliar to you

Select "settings" then "subtitles/CC" then "auto-translate" this toggles a drop down menu where you can select any language you desire.

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470 boats and bigger most are using a Tohatsu TLDI 50 HP 35 HP jet power, around 196 #. due to weight and ability to transport. Tohatsu has discontinued it. Cant buy Light weight 2 stokes in the US anymore, EPA rules. And latest is they are probably going to regulate the hi pressure 2 stroke fuel inject models.


http://ambermarine.net/tohatsu_outboards/tohatsu_outboard_35hp_TLDI_Jet.html



On my 420 Strella went with the 25 HP Merc 4 stroke Jet Power about 186#, at Bass Pro no one can touch there price here. Heavy, but quiet, and you have to keep power head higher than foot for transport. Uses just under 1 gallon a hr versus 3 plus on a older 30 hp 2 stroke Yamaha I have.

https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/engines/outboard/jet/25-40-hp/

On the 420 Vega model we have a Mercury 2005 2 stroke 20 HP Jet Power 123 # for it and will test it when ice goes out. Ice is out here on Kauai now!

Any one knows of any 2 stroke 20 HP Mercury Jet Outboards let me know, has to be running as powerheads can,t be rebuilt.

Jetech will be at the Sportsman Show this weekend I will be there to help stop by. Kurt

https://m.facebook.com/Jetech-LLC-574710489535823/


Another Russian video would not want them borrowing my boat! If any one can do English translation please do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXK55wVD0nk

kk: Is there a jet drive for the new Yamaha 25 HP 4 stroke motor? I used that motor for the season last year. Very lightweight. Is a 25 HP with jet drive enough power for the 420 inflatable? Thanks for the help.

Saw pictures of a Yamaha 25 4 stroke with a Jet last year that was used on a 420, did not get to run it though. The Jet drive unit from Outboard Specialties have been slow in coming heard owner passed on ?

They have been promised from late fall and only build to order,normal delivery is 16 weeks plus but have been slower as of late. Think it would be ideal on power output. Wonder if you would get a jet unit in time for use in 19 ? Which is why I bought the 25 HP Merc 4 Stroke
Jet Power last October it was available, great price but heavy 186 #.


Bought the 420 Vega for fly out use here , have a 20 HP 2 Stroke Merc Jet, to use till we buy a new 20 HP, 4 Stroke Suzuki Jet, if the jet unit comes in, been on order since late fall 18.

Jim the owner of Jetech has a 420 Vega with the New 20 HP Suzuki jet on display at the Jetech booth this WE at the Sportsman show in Anchorage just set up the booth last night.

KK: The Mercury 25 hp weighs 157#. The Yamaha 25 hp weighs 126#. Would the jet drives weigh the same? Thanks for all the info.

The Merc 25 Jet Power weighs 186# Met someone yesterday who has a prototype Yamaha 25 Jet , here in Alaska, weighs right over 140#. Both are 4 Strokes .

Again the problem is getting a jet unit from Outboard specialties, Tohatsu is coming out with a LW 50 HP 4 Stroke, but av-ability of the jet unit is the issue. Was talking to the Tohatsu factory rep at the outdoor show.