Thanks to all that replyed, I sincerely appreciate the information. Cya, jr
Wow, who’d of thought a simple question would cause so much controversy. What’s funny is that “jack shaft” is an accepted term in use by Cummins,...
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I posted this in the boat design forum and only got a few responses. Maybe I'll get more response over here on the metal boat forum. I...
I'm interested in jackshaft power for my next boat. And, was wondering if some of the more experienced designers on here could tell me the pros...