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Old 12-13-2007, 03:54 AM
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Modify Waterjet Propulsion to Surface Drive
Hi,

I have a 40-m LOA, 9.6-m Beam Catamaran ferry currently using a waterjet propulsion (2 engines). In its new operation, it will pass through shallow areas with lots of sands. I've heard that waterjet propulsion breaks down very quickly in sandy areas.

Is it possible to modify a waterjet propulsion to surface drive? How tough is it and what is involved? Any helps and ideas appreciated.


Rudy
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Old 12-14-2007, 11:13 AM
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Hi Rudy, there is one other option, the sarodrive, i have just driven a motorboat equipped with that kind of propulsion, its basivcally a z without the z. passen streight through the transom and has a cover on the prop.
http://www.saro-bootsantriebe.de/html/english.html

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Old 12-18-2007, 09:00 AM
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Hi Ruddy,

I'm in Singapore till the end of this week. I'm in Pan United shipyard, Cresent Road Tuas at the moment. Please call me. +60 475 3454

Cheers Rudi
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Old 12-18-2007, 05:50 PM
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You should look at the Arneson Surface Drives.

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Old 12-19-2007, 08:47 AM
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Hi Ruddy

I gave you the wrong number. +60 12 4753454

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surface drives?

are there any companies producting surface drives in China?
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