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Sport Jet 175XR2

The hottest new engine in jet boating today comes from Mercury Marine. Based on the legendary Mercury Black Max the 175XR2 delivers acceleration, power, economy and speed that a lot of other jet engine combinations only dream about. The 175XR2 are designed around an all-new high power high-efficiency pump engineered specifically for jet boats. The result is a revolutionary jet boat engine with unsurpassed performance and fuel economy. Jet powered boating is the most fun, exciting and versatile innovation in water sports today. Sports Jet by Mercury Marine is the power of choice in the industry. Sport Jet powered boats are remarkably simple to operate, more responsive than conventional boats and as thrilling as personal watercraft. Whether using it as a family runabout, towing skiers, maneuvering it throughout shallow water to better fishing holes or jetting off to that special remote hunting area, boats powered by Sport Jet deliver all the reliability and power you come to expect from Mercury Marine. The Sport jet is ideal for today’s boater. Exceptional features like turnkey starting with no choke or hassles. The single lever control lever contains both the throttle and gear shift for total control and easy operation. Boats powered by Sports Jets are easily trailerable, storable and perhaps best of all, very affordable and safe. The engineers at Mercury Marine designed Sport Jet Engines specifically for boats. The result of the applied “Rocket Science” is boats that offer unprecedented versatility, convenience, economy and excitement. Try One Today.

Sport Jet 175XR2 Specifications

By Mercury Marine
HP at Impeller Shaft 175
Normal Operating RPM. 500-5500
Weight 305 lb
Engine Type V-6 (60 degree VEE)
Displacement 2.5L (153 cu in)
Bore & Stroke 3.5" x 2.65"
Induction System Loop Charge ( 3 x 2v Carburetors)
Cooling System Water Cooled (Self Draining)
Starter 12 Volt Electric
Alternator 12 Amp Fully Regulated
Ignition System Thunderbolt Capacitor Discharge
Fuel Requirements 87 Minimum Octane
OIl Injection System Gear Driven, Variable Ratio, 3 Gallon Remote Reserve
Turn Key Starting Electronic Automatic Enrichment System
Engine Protection System Over-Speed, Overheat Warning, Low Oil Level, Oil Pump Rotational Sensor
Pump Type Mixed Flow Gear Driven
Impeller Diameter 7.25"
Impeller Type 3 Blade Stainless Steel
Gear Ratio 1:25 to 1
Reverse High Thrust Twin Aperture Diverter
Exhaust Dual Outlet Below Water
Engine Flush Attatchment. Standard Equipment