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Jetpac
Abe	#1  Posted on 02/13/07 - 11:50 AM
Member Posts: 16 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/06/05	Hi, somebody can give information about the Jetpac motors. thanks
Jeff	#2  Posted on 02/13/07 - 5:33 PM
Member Posts: 1987 Comments: 34 Joined: 04/02/05	http://www.swordmarine.com/default.htmefault.htm 1993 23' Walkaround Whaler Drive
Abe	#3  Posted on 02/14/07 - 6:09 AM
Member Posts: 16 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/06/05	Do you have some personal impression to near these motors? Excuseme Jeff there am no sisdo clear in my question. in fact I have leido the Web but I look for impressions of which it has it in its boat or it knows that so they work. it excuses my translation from google Thanks Abe Edited by Abe on 02/14/07 - 6:13 AM
sraab928	#4  Posted on 02/14/07 - 7:30 AM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1282 Comments: 13 Joined: 12/27/05	I have not personally seen one. I did read a write up in some magazine last year. It said the unit would float on its own so as not affect the static trim of the boat. I dont know about that, but that was their claim at least. It just seems like a weird thing to see off the back of the transom. I can see people hitting the docks with them as jets are a bit more difficult to manuever at low speeds. I would also think you would have to consider some sort of support when trailering too. Just some initial thoughts I had. Is there a reason you would like to use this kind of power? Scott 1974 21' Revenge w Mercury 200 ProXS V8
Jeff	#5  Posted on 02/14/07 - 7:43 AM
Member Posts: 1987 Comments: 34 Joined: 04/02/05	Abe, Where are located? The link was posted not to be a smart ss but to give people and idea of what were inquiring about. I personally have never seen one of these motors here in the US. The only time I have never seen one was on a large Zodiac heading up the Seine River in Paris. I was in the Muse D' Orsay when I saw it through a window. I personally do not have any knowledge of these motors and doubt anyone here does as well. The are just very uncommon and I could not see them being used on a classic whaler. Edited by Jeff on 02/14/07 - 7:50 AM 1993 23' Walkaround Whaler Drive
Abe	#6  Posted on 02/14/07 - 11:45 AM
Member Posts: 16 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/06/05	I have two old evinrude of 140cv I look for to change and I saw the Jetpac I am myself peculiar. I am waiting for information of the importer in Spain. I also agree in the question to maneuver with little speed as she happens to the scooters of water. My situation is fuerteventura Canary Islands. Thanks Abe
Bob Kemmler JR	#7  Posted on 02/18/07 - 7:47 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 269 Comments: 7 Joined: 10/10/05	I talked in great detail to one of the reps at the Miami boat show about these motor systems. Yes they are jetdrive, but they are more of a larger surface area lower pressure design. This allows much greater control and better effiency vs the type we are used to seeing on boats. I personally wouldn't put one on a Whaler, but if i had a larger displacement hull type of boat, they would be the hot ticket. I have seen a couple down here on newer looking hulls, so they are around. They come in a 200 hp diesel and a 300 hp gas version i believe. I think the diesel was around $25k complete. It was very intersting and i was very skeptical of them before talking to this rep about them. i would love to pilot a boat powered by one to see how this type of jet drive handles. On the hunt for a classic 19 or 21 Whaler
sraab928	#8  Posted on 02/19/07 - 7:24 AM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1282 Comments: 13 Joined: 12/27/05	Thanks for that update Bob. I would still think in the end it will still have some of the jet drive handling shortcomings. I know once you are used to them they are not a big deal but I watch a bunch of guys where we boat who just can't seem to handle them around the docks. Come to think of it though there are a bunch that can't handle any powered boat around dock's - Go figure. Scott 1974 21' Revenge w Mercury 200 ProXS V8