摘要 |
This invention relates to a marine jet drive having improved operation, especially in regard to having efficient adaptation to propulsion engine (7) and hull design; having a drive shaft (6) with flexible coupling (33, 34) at each end, internal to the jet drive; having through-the-nozzle (8) engine exhaust; having simplified, combined means of steering and reversing (86, 87); having controllable nozzle aperture (85) and trim control; having combination reverse flow deflector and trim plane (101); having means to disengage the engine (7) from the jet to obtain true neutral; having protection (11) from and removal of debris in the water intake duct (10); generally having fewer overhauls, easier serviceability and lighter weight. |