As consequence there are some benefits typical and exclusive of the waterjet propulsion system such as:

SAFETY:

Emergency crash-stop capability

Absence of open rotating blades and of any appendage under the hull

Minimal damage susceptibility to floating debris and in case of grounding

MANOEUVRABILITY:

Great manoeuvrability at all speed

Easier handling for docking (zero speed with high thrust
availability all around 360)
In multiple installations, vessel can move sideways

OTHERS:

No interference in multiple installation

Waterjet power absorption is insensitive to boats speed. This means constant jet thrust even at
boat drag variations

Operation in shallow water and beach landing capability

Absence of vibrations and reduced internal noise

Eco friendly

Low underwater acoustic signature

Low drag due to the absence of underwater appendages reducing hull resistance

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What is Waterjet?

Waterjet is a propulsion unit connected to the engine and

used instead of a propeller shaft.

[Moving forward]

[Moving backward]

It allows the boat to move forward by sucking in water from To move backward, the direction of water is changed
under the bottom of the boat and discharging from the stern. with the bucket covered.

Explanation of [Waterjet]

Major features of [Waterjet]

Waterjet allows the boat to run in
shallow water.

Waterjet allows the boat to run

over ropes.

There is no projection at the bottom of the boat

equipped with Waterjet.

Compleate safety

Since there is no rotating part exposed overboard,

a person who fell down from the boat or a diver
does not get caught in. It provides a high level of
safety.

Superior propulsion efficiency and

performance at high speeds

Waterjet is superior to propeller in efficiency and

performance at high speeds.

Little vibration and low noise

It has a short shaft, causing little vibration and
making low noise.

Reduced burden to the engine

The boat equipped with Waterjet also can run over

tether lines for fish farming nets, etc.

Turn in a small circle or at the spot

Maneuvering with a deflector instead of a rudder

enables the boat to turn in a small circle or at the
spot.

Providing space in the center of the body

Waterjet is placed at the rear of the engine and

propulsion unit, providing space in the center of
the body.

Propulsion unit resistant to damage

Since the propulsion unit does not project from the
bottom of boat, the possibility that it gets damaged
due to contact with obstacles on the sea bottom or
driftage on the sea surface is reduced.
Engine reverse rotation mechanism not required

/ Direct connection with the engine

It causes reduced burden to the engine at a sharp
turn, a quick stop or a very fast start because of no
load to a propeller.

It uses only one-direction rotation system and

requires no reverse rotation mechanism. (It can be
connected with marine gear, ON / OFF clutch.)

Application of [Waterjet]

Pleasure boat

Diving boat

Various fishing boats (fixed net fishing boat, scallop culture fishing boat, round haul netter, etc.)

Various workboats (push boat, tugboat, oil fence extender)

Various operation boats (high-speed passenger boat, sightseeing boat, houseboat)

Boats for government or public offices (rescue boat, guard boat, police boat, patrol boat), etc.

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