JetBoatPilot Lateral Thruster Debut!!

[Eric Ballard]

Damn, I' have a conf call this morning and I'm trying to watch the videos a the same time... not easy.

My first thought is that this is a nice small package and it looks very impressive.

 

[MattFX4]

Nice work @JetBoatPilot. I may have to jump in on the preorder. I am thinking of having my lift turned around so I can back in my slip and the lateral thrusters would make it much easier.

 

[Slfmde]

@JetBoatPilot any problem with debries getting stuck in the lateral thrusters? Sounds like the standard twin engine design may be better in this regard vs. two singles on a twin?

 

[Coheeba]

@JetBoatPilot any problem with debries getting stuck in the lateral thrusters? Sounds like the standard twin engine design may be better in this regard vs. two singles on a twin?

Good point especially around piers and docks I have seen lots of sea grass, that could potentially clog the thruster. Jet Boat Pilot is located in Panama City so I am sure they have had experience with the grass.

 

[0627Devildog]

Good point especially around piers and docks I have seen lots of sea grass, that could potentially clog the thruster.

I would think if debris makes it through the impeller, its not likely that it would even enter the thruster thats covering only 1/3 of the nozzle when hard over. Though possible.

 

[tracerrx]

Nice work @JetBoatPilot. I may have to jump in on the preorder. I am thinking of having my lift turned around so I can back in my slip and the lateral thrusters would make it much easier.

Im considering exactly this if the performance is as good as I hope

 

[Ronnie]

@JetBoatPilot , thanks for making and posting all of the informative videos. The product looks great and easy to install.

Full disclosure, I plan to buy a set of singles and try them with my cobra jet fin and fang system (I will need to remove the outer fang on the each pump). If i have to remove both fangs on each pump I will do so and determine at that point if I should keep them or sell them at a loss. Realizing in either case that I know, understand and accept the risks / liabilities of potential inter-operability problems.

I'm not sure yet if I will order them now or later. The introductory price point is great but the earliest I could get them is mid September I probably won't get a chance to test them before my boating season here in ncal is over.

 

[USN SCPO RET]

@JetBoatPilot , thanks for making and posting all of the informative videos. The product looks great and easy to install.

Full disclosure, I plan to buy a set of singles and try them with my cobra jet fin and fang system (I will need to remove the outer fang on the each pump). If i have to remove both fangs on each pump I will do so and determine at that point if I should keep them or sell them at a loss. Realizing in either case that I know, understand and accept the risks / liabilities of potential inter-operability problems.

I'm not sure yet if I will order them now or later. The introductory price point is great but the earliest I could get them is mid September I probably won't get a chance to test them before my boating season here in ncal is over.

I have the same set up. I'd be interested to know your results.

 

[JetBoatPilot]

Will there be a JetBoat group buy thread soon?

At this time since we don't know exactly all the details on pricing and such, the group buy will have to be put on hold. The target price of $249.95 is likely to go up to $299.95 after the pre sale is over because I don't know how many we'll sell and I can tell you unless we're selling lots of them we won't be able to justify $249.95 machining them from sheet stock. Long term we hope to get the volume up to a number where a quality glass filled resin injection molded part is feasible and at that time the cost could be $249.95 for a single as a permanent retail.

 

[JetBoatPilot]

@JetBoatPilot any problem with debries getting stuck in the lateral thrusters? Sounds like the standard twin engine design may be better in this regard vs. two singles on a twin?

To date that has not been a problem. Debris that makes it through the "grinder", which is the rotating impeller and the stator blades, usually is too small to be concerned with. Even then the inlet is only covered by about a third of the exiting reverse thrust so I don't think we'll see much trouble there. I will keep en eye open for this however and thanks for your question.

 

[JetBoatPilot]

@JetBoatPilot , thanks for making and posting all of the informative videos. The product looks great and easy to install.

Full disclosure, I plan to buy a set of singles and try them with my cobra jet fin and fang system (I will need to remove the outer fang on the each pump). If i have to remove both fangs on each pump I will do so and determine at that point if I should keep them or sell them at a loss. Realizing in either case that I know, understand and accept the risks / liabilities of potential inter-operability problems.

I'm not sure yet if I will order them now or later. The introductory price point is great but the earliest I could get them is mid September I probably won't get a chance to test them before my boating season here in ncal is over.

Please PM me.

 

[fireflymedic]

Yes pre-orders can be made by calling 850-867-1410. Thanks!

Done. I wont pay shiping but i have to pay fla. Sales tax so its a wash on saving money bcause im a local.

 

[Pinhacker71]

I'm confused. What is benefit to buying 2 singles over the set for twin engines.

 

[fireflymedic]

I'm confused. What is benefit to buying 2 singles over the set for twin engines.

Two of the videos mention putting single thrusters X2 on twins. The way each pump makes lateral thrust. The twin only design only has one pump making lateral thrust. It's only 100 more to do it so I decided would go max thrust.

 

[0627Devildog]

Two of the videos mention putting single thrusters X2 on twins. The way each pump makes lateral thrust. The twin only design only has one pump making lateral thrust. It's only 100 more to do it so I decided would go max thrust.

@JetBoatPilot - Is there much more thrust to be gained considering when hard over you'll be shooting water at the other pump/thruster?

Was this tested at all?

 

[fireflymedic]

@JetBoatPilot have you tested on a 24 foot boat? I'm assuming a 24 foot would be slower/harder to get turning tHan your 21. Have you found this to be true?

 

[Coheeba]

Two of the videos mention putting single thrusters X2 on twins. The way each pump makes lateral thrust. The twin only design only has one pump making lateral thrust. It's only 100 more to do it so I decided would go max thrust.

One issue I can see is the single thruster has moving parts, a possible point of failure. Only time will tell.

 

[mattschepker]

I would love to see the single engine Thruster on a twin engine versus the twin-engine thruster video in reverse. Also looking forward to seeing more videos. The informational videos are great

 

[druppert]

I'd be interested in seeing the thrusters at max 'no-wake' throttle. In the videos it looks like the movement is very methodical. I can't tell whether the captain is feathering the throttle(s) to keep the boat controlled or if the movement is slowed with this part. The stock boats seem to cover a lot more ground, albeit in an undesired direction.

My main concern with possible reduced thrust is whether there will be a net benefit. If the thrust is more usable but there is less of it there may not be a significant improvement overall.

 

[swatski]

@JetBoatPilot , thanks for making and posting all of the informative videos. The product looks great and easy to install.

Full disclosure, I plan to buy a set of singles and try them with my cobra jet fin and fang system (I will need to remove the outer fang on the each pump). If i have to remove both fangs on each pump I will do so and determine at that point if I should keep them or sell them at a loss. Realizing in either case that I know, understand and accept the risks / liabilities of potential inter-operability problems.

I'm not sure yet if I will order them now or later. The introductory price point is great but the earliest I could get them is mid September I probably won't get a chance to test them before my boating season here in ncal is over.

I have the same set up. I'd be interested to know your results.

Exactly. I would do the same. Personally, I would not want to sacrifice gains in lateral stability at speed with Cobras for anything. Albeit not as much of an issue with the keeled hulls, in non-keeled/all 19' hulls it is a night and day.
Especially for those who are primarily towing skiers/wakeboarders, it is certainly something to consider.

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