outboard jet intake position question

[SMACKDOWN]

I was hoping someone could help me out with the proper mounting height for an outboard jet. The boat is a 1652 Lowe Jon Boat and the motor is a 50hp Honda (40 pump). My question is should the leading edge of the intake be positioned below, above, or even with the bottom of the boat? The boat is a flat bottom with corregated ribs.

[jimh]

Lowes or Honda should be able to give you more info.

[SnowDog]

I'd think that it should be mounted even with the botom of the boat. If it is above the botom you will not get clean water to the pump.

Cheers!
SnowDog

[Petrel]

Try outboardjets.com for your answer. They cover that in their FAQ section.

[Boat Doc']

Top of the intake even with the bottom of the boat

[wetaline]

[150aintenuff]

bottom of leading edge of intake no more than 1/4" below ortop of leading edge no more than 1/8" above bottom.. and you should remove the last 6 feet of the keel rib if so equiped to get a clean flow of water in to the intake..