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Old 06-24-2008, 11:40 AM
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water jet propulsion in a sail boat

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.

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Old 03-31-2009, 06:09 PM
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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
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