mike_s
Contributor
The major reason I don't like jet-drives it that unless you are applying throttle, you have NO Steering! So if you are coming into a dock for example and you shift the throttle into neutral, there is no jet force to turn the boat to use for steering.
I've seen this numerous times when dumb kids on Jet Ski's come into the dock and let off the throttle before the dock then try to turn and it won't turn.... and WHAM they hit the dock or another boat.
Other disadvantages are less power, more fuel usage. Their intakes also suck up trash like garbage bags which wrap around the impeller, etc.
The only advantage they have is lower clearance and no prop to damage.
Only advantage I can see is that there is no prop.
I've seen this numerous times when dumb kids on Jet Ski's come into the dock and let off the throttle before the dock then try to turn and it won't turn.... and WHAM they hit the dock or another boat.
Other disadvantages are less power, more fuel usage. Their intakes also suck up trash like garbage bags which wrap around the impeller, etc.
The only advantage they have is lower clearance and no prop to damage.
Only advantage I can see is that there is no prop.