Looks like they have gotten ideas from tugs/barges.

Doug

"Steve" wrote in message
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(Sorry I don't have a picture)

I saw a large Jet Ski on a trialer. It was coupled/docked into a deck
boat..
What a great idea..

This configuration may be common, but this was the first time I had seen
one.

I gather, from what I could see, that the jet ski provides the power and
steering for the deck boat, being locked in on 3 sides.

(I'm not a great fan of jet ski and think most operators are either
underage
and don't realize the havack the create in a quiet anchorage or they are
adults who know better but revert to a juvenile mentality when the stradle
one.)

Maybe this is a more sane useage for the jet ski.

Hmmm! I wonder how this configuration would holdup after a couple regular
jet ski'ers buzz them a few times.


--
Steve
s/v Good Intentions

Yep! That's what it reminded me of.

The jet ski was docked in a 'U' shaped notch in the aft end of the deck
boat.

Not sure how manouverable that will be with the just the jet nozzle.

I think a good place to test all jet ski and operators would be just above
the Niagara Falls. Come to think of it. Has anyone ever tried going over the
falls in a jet ski.. Hint Hint.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

"Steve" wrote in message
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Yep! That's what it reminded me of.

The jet ski was docked in a 'U' shaped notch in the aft end of the deck
boat.

Not sure how manouverable that will be with the just the jet nozzle.

The first one of those that I saw was in a boating program from Australia about
six years ago. They also had the deck boats with two jet skis tucked up in the
back.

Leanne

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In article , Steve says...


The jet ski was docked in a 'U' shaped notch in the aft end of the deck
boat.

Not sure how manouverable that will be with the just the jet nozzle.

FYI - Bombadier and others make a Jet boat, based on the same jets. They range
in size up to 20', and often had two of the old Rotax, or one newer bigger
engine.

Actually jet boats have been around longer than jet skis, I remember one back in
the 70s, talking to the owner as he was locking through at Bobcageon.

sdg

Yah! I have seen a couple of those "jet boat" running full bore and I
thought they had lost there prop.. A horrible amount of engine rpm/exhaust
bubbles and foam-- little speed.

Keep those jet pumps in the hot tub.. Not at all efficient a a "Boat"
propulsion.


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My opinion and experience. FWIW

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

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"Steve" wrote in message
...
Yep! That's what it reminded me of.

The jet ski was docked in a 'U' shaped notch in the aft end of the deck
boat.

Not sure how manouverable that will be with the just the jet nozzle.

I think a good place to test all jet ski and operators would be just above
the Niagara Falls. Come to think of it. Has anyone ever tried going over
the
falls in a jet ski.. Hint Hint.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions