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Author	Topic:   Outboard Alternative - Bolt on diesel Jet Drive
bsmotril	posted 07-25-2005 05:34 PM ET (US)         Was looking through the newest issue of Workboat magazine, and found this interesting new product. Might be an alternative to outboard power. It is a self contained diesel jetdrive that interface to outboard steering and controls. [URL]http://www.jetpac.us/photogallery/[URL\] BillS
BOB KEMMLER JR	posted 07-25-2005 05:40 PM ET (US)          940lbs and only 150 hp and i bet that is before the jetdrive.well it's definately a alternative for gas outboards,but i don't think a very feasible one.i tried to find a price but could'nt.
bsmotril	posted 07-25-2005 05:58 PM ET (US)             Yeah, I shivered when I saw the weight spec too. but, the housing supposedly has 1000 lbs displacement in and of itself, so it should not raise the water line on the hull much. But, it is still weight the HP needs to overcome. I'd sure like to see some fuel burn numbers for the diesel. Based on the displacement, and running similar motors in heavy equipment, and assuming 30 mph cruise, my swag tells me around 5-6 mpg, which is pretty darn good for a jetdrive. BillS
myakka	posted 07-25-2005 08:59 PM ET (US)             I dont think the jetpacs bouancy helps when you tow your boat. Mike

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