[MHml] jet ski

[Bill Gibbs]

In my imagined use, I wouldn't use the jet ski at low speeds or in reverse.  Just to get us from 7 up to 20 knots.  Then back on the
20 hp outboard for in the harbor.

Bill
Afterburner

-----Original Message-----
From: multihulls-bounces at steamradio.com [mailto:multihulls-bounces at steamradio.com] On Behalf Of Ross Hobson
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 11:03 AM
To: Informed discussion of multihull issues
Subject: [MHml] jet ski


> Hmmmm...
> Hadn't thought of a jet ski.
> Aren't jets a lot less efficient than props, especially at lower speeds?
>

jet ski set up works very well - 
Pro-vu (ex toshiba, F40 tri) had one fitted, you could pick up the 50Hp complete unit one handed - mind you it screamed like a mad
chainsaw and threw a big jet of water behind.
they had problems sorting the reverse and dropped the idea. but i understand it was dropped without actaully sorting the
stopping/reveses thrust problem, which accoring to the guy who fitted the whole set-up should not have been unsurmountable
 
the jet ski appaently pushed the boat happly over 10 knots. There are probaly soem Brits on the list who know a whole lot more about
it than I
 
Ross
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