Hamilton Jet HJ212, Installation And Service Manual

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Installation and Service Manual
Product Description
2 - Product Description
In This Section
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 2-1
Equipment Description .......................................................................................................... 2-2
Introduction
Waterjets have rapidly gained acceptance as the leading means of propulsion for all types of high speed
marine craft including ferries, work boats, patrol craft and pleasure boats.
Recent advances in waterjet technology have put them ahead of conventional propeller systems in both high
speed performance and reliability.
Conventional propeller powered craft have several shortcomings, such as vibration, higher engine loading
and susceptibility to damage from water borne debris.
Modern waterjet powered vessels offer many advantages:
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High efficiency.
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Rapid acceleration.
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Shallow draft.
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Manoeuvrability.
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Smooth, quiet operation.
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Lower maintenance.
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Longer engine life.
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Simplified installation.
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No protrusions under the water.
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Safety for personal working in the water near the vessel.
The waterjet unit is an ideal form of propulsion for vessels working in a marine mammal environment.
Hamilton Jet
pioneered the commercial development of the modern waterjet system in the early 1950’s.
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