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Old 05-23-2022, 02:51 PM   #218
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Originally Posted by Poor Richard View Post
Jet propulsion and a diesel engine, sure, but why not add bow thrusters as well?

In my mind, no matter what they use for power and propulsion, it's always going to have lazy steerage and control issues because, given the LOA, they're only swinging one end.
Agree completely! Needs a bow thruster of some sort. Probably hard to install the tube needed for a conventional type thruster though, I'm guessing that's the reason they haven't done so. As a jet boat owner I'd say diesels (or gas inboards) driving the largest props possible would be a better option than a jet drive.
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