water jet propulsion in a sail boat

Discussion in 'Jet Drives' started by Multi600, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. Multi600
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    Multi600 Junior Member

    Has anyone any experience of fitting a water jet into a sail boat. I would not normally bother with an engine but admit that they can be useful in mariners, picking up moorings etc. I am thinking of electric power and a fixed jet unit, steering will use boats rudder. The unit will be to fit in a 15m aluminium displacement cruiser. Any thoughts appreciated.

    Thanks
     
    Multi600, Jun 24, 2008
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  2. kistinie
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    kistinie Hybrid corsair

    this was done on ProVu, a racing sailing F40 trimaran with 60 hp jet from a jet ski
    Noise was more like a reactor...So in an aluminium boat !!!!
    Miles per gallon very low
    reverse motion close to zero

    Only advantage was low weight and high speed (11Knts for this 2 tons F40)
    Was taken off and outboard came back
     
    kistinie, Mar 31, 2009
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