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Yamaha Jet Drive Outboard Motors | 150/115/90/60/40HP

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What are Yamaha jet drive outboard motors used for?

Yamaha jet drive motors are designed to thrive where conventional propeller-driven outboard engines may fail. They’re useful in shallow water, such as rivers, flats, shoals, or marshes, and in rocky areas, on sandbars, or in waterways with heavy debris. 

The jet drive’s internal impeller is protected from underwater obstructions for reduced impact risk and improved maneuverability in hard-to-navigate waters.

Are Yamaha jet drive outboards good for shallow water?

Yamaha’s jet drive outboards are designed for shallow water use because the internal impeller reduces the risk of prop strikes in rocky-bottom rivers, marshes, flats, or other low-depth environments.

How is a Yamaha jet drive outboard different from a prop outboard?

A prop outboard engine uses an external propeller to push through the water. A Yamaha jet drive outboard motor uses an internal impeller to draw water through the motor and force it out to produce thrust, making it safer for use in hazardous or protected waters.

How do I choose the right Yamaha jet drive outboard motor?

Choose your Yamaha jet drive outboard by matching the horsepower to your boat’s rating, weight, passenger load, and typical water conditions. For best results, consider whether your typical use requires shallow-water access, quick acceleration, or heavy-load performance.

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