Marine propulsion – Jet drive
Patent
1995-05-31
1998-02-24
Swinehart, Edwin J.
Marine propulsion
Jet drive
440 83, 415111, 415112, 415175, B63H 1102
Patent
active
057206350
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a marine jet drive having improved operation, especially in regard to having efficient adaptation to propulsion engine and hull design; having a drive shaft with flexible coupling at each end, internal to the jet drive; having through-the-nozzle engine exhaust; having simplified, combined means of steering and reversing; having controllable nozzle aperture and trim control; having combination reverse flow deflector and trim plane; having means to disengage the engine from the jet to obtain true neutral; having protection from and removal of debris in the water intake duct; generally having fewer overhauls, easier serviceability and lighter weight.
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