Boney Water Boats
Shallow water. Practical experience.
Outboard jet boats,
from the river up.
Field-tested maintenance, upgrades, and hard-earned lessons for getting farther in skinny water.
Browse the guidesBuilt from experience
Boney Water Boats is an independent collection of notes for people who run outboard jets where rocks, gravel, and low water are part of the trip.
From the archive
Guides for the river and the shop
01Maintenance
How to Flush an Outboard Jet
Flushing an Outboard Jet isn’t obvious unless you’ve seen the process in action. You aren’t going to find a spot to clamp on a set of muffs. Here is your guide.
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02Gear guide
Outboard Jet Intake Alternatives (A Guide to Durable Replacements)
Navigate boney waters confidently with this guide on alternative intakes for your Outboard Jet.
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03Upgrade
Replace your Outboard Jet Boat’s battery with Lithium (LiFePo4)
One of the best ways to improve the performance of a jet boat is to reduce weight and one of the best ways to reduce weight is to replace the…
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04Workshop
How to Straighten Intake Bars on an Outboard Jet
Learn the importance of Outboard Jet maintenance and how to straighten the intake grates after visiting that boney water.
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05Maintenance
How to Grease an Outboard Jet
Greasing an outboard jet is extremely important | Follow this guide on how to keep your jet in top shape
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06Field notes
Does a Whale Tail Help on an Outboard Jet
What is a Whale Tail? A whale tail is a thick piece of aluminum (0.190 inch) that bolts directly onto the intake of an Outboard Jet engine, which acts as…
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