I have a 17' War Eagle fishing boat with a 60/40 outboard jet drive.  I'm moving to north central Florida. What's everyone's thoughts on a jet drive fishing boat in Florida lakes & rivers. I'm thinking I could have problems with all the grass in Florida waters.

In my time in Florida, it could be a problem depending on where you are going to fish.  

I think sucking sand would wear out the impeller liner very quickly too. @Catt may have some info on souther fishing and what boat/motor would be best. I think he is in Louisiana but, some things may cross over. 

I think you’re right. It definitely wouldn’t be my choice.

 

 

Don't know anyone who runs a jet drive, it's either a outboard or surface drive.

@Catt grass would be annoying with a jet. Sand would be the silent killer. Arent tunnel hull props popular?

46 minutes ago, Susky River Rat said:

Arent tunnel hull props popular?

 

They were until!

 

 

@Catt I saw a guy have one of those on the susky. He mainly used it for duck hunting in Delaware in the bogs. Said it def wasn’t the right motor for the rock of the river here but was king of marsh’s.

@JEFA2 I would look at either a Tohatsu or Suzuki outboards. 

Would taking off your jet bowl and putting a lower unit on exceed the max HP rating on your capacity plate? That would be your cheapest alternative if you can go that way.