Jet drive propulsion systems are used in everything from personal watercrafts PWCs to runabouts and commercial ferry boats.
Flats boat jet drive. New and used models for sale. It was in 2003 when Yamaha introduced a revolutionary new hull design paired with Yamaha 4-Stroke Fuel Injected Power Plants which graduated the jet boat from over sized jet ski to full fledged run about. This produces ample power for deck boats and deep-V hulls navigating shallow rocky rivers.
Jet boats may have one or two engines and jet pumps. A jet tunnel doesnt work well with a flat bottom boat due to air ingestion. The boat is steered by a movable nozzle that aims the stream of water left or right.
The jet drive avoids the asymmetric thrust produced by propellers mounted on inclined shafts. Ad Luxury Cobalt Boats in Lake Geneva WI. Jet propelled boats have been around for decades but only recently like 2003 recently has the Jet Boat been modernized and become appealing to the masses.
Jet Drive 115 hp. The tunnel needs to be just large enough to feed the jet drive its water requirements. Powered by a 115hp Yamaha outboard with offshore transom.
This Thunder Jet boat can get you to your favorite spot fast or help you discover a new one. Center console with a seat in front of it like a flats boat foot operated trolling motor good storage heavy stable a damned impressive boat. Should be unvailed this summer.
Jet drives steer the boat with vectored aimed thrust providing unmatched maneuverability including the ability to precisely hold a boat in a fixed position against the effects of current and wind. You dont always have to go with a tunnel drive hull to fish the flats. Because the entire jet drive system is located within the hull a jet boat has minimal draft and can operate in very shallow watertheres no propeller or outdrive that could be.