[lake_time]

I have been offerd a "OMC JET DRIVE LOWER" for my '77-140. anyone know anything about these? It looks really cool!!Thanks, as always. Dave

[ICEMAN]

Hi Dave, A jet drive uses an internal impeller to draw water into a thrusting chamber, where it is forced out at a high velocity to propel the boat. These units have advantages, boating in shallow areas, lower unit not as deep to hit something. There are also some disadvantages, the jet drive is not as quick to respond to increased throttle speeds and the top end will not be as high as a propeller lower. They usually use more fuel to go the same distance as a propeller lower unit.

[C Hawk]

Rule of thumb jet drives cut HP. in half. CHawk

[lake_time]

So it comes down to how cool you want to look vs how fast you want to go?.. I must say it looks Very cool.Check it outhttp://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=1105215518

[Frankies Marine]

Let me know if you want to sell, if you are not going to use, if you are what do you want for your lowerunit , contact me at918-786-8180fmrs@greencis.net