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Vospower Water Jet

Vospower Water Jet

Vospower Water Jet

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Vospower Water Jet is a compact and powerful propulsion system designed for various types of vessels, including planing, displacement, and semi-displacement hulls. It is known for its lightweight design, ease of maintenance, and long-term reliability due to its durable construction.
Features
  • Constructed with high-quality materials such as anodized cast aluminum for the body and cast aluminum-bronze for the impeller.
  • Stainless steel components including the shaft, wear ring, and hardware.
  • Single-stage, mixed flow pump design for efficient performance.
  • Adjustable impeller clearance with a full range of impellers to meet various horsepower requirements.
  • Includes a comprehensive cathodic protection system and rubber lip seals.
  • Easy maintenance through an access cover on the top of the unit.
  • Available couplings to match intermediate shafts and a bronze grill/stone guard.
  • Tapered front roller bearings to absorb thrust and radial forces.
  • Nominally zero control forces on steering and reverse, typically using simple mechanical controls supplied by the customer.
Specifications
  • Nominal power rating ranges from 30 to 220 kW (40 to 300 HP).
  • Maximum shaft speed is 4500 rpm.
  • Moment of inertia is 0.705 ft-lbs² (0.03 kg-m²).
  • Impeller diameter at inlet is 9.0 inches (228 mm).
  • Standard nozzle diameter is 5.7 inches (145 mm).
  • Unit weight is 154 lbs (70 kg), with entrained water including external overhang weighing 70 lbs (32 kg).
Contact Information
NAIAD DYNAMICS has offices in the USA, UK, and Netherlands, providing contact details for each location for further inquiries.
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Catalog excerpts

Vospower Water Jet-1

Vospower Water Jet The Vospower Water Jet is a compact, lightweight and powerful propulsion system. A single jet can power a two‐ton planing vessel, and suitable configurations are also available for displacement and semi‐displacement hulls. Refined yet simple design makes the Water Jet easy to maintain in place or remove for overhauls. Durable materials and rugged construction ensures long‐term reliability. Features Highest quality materials and workmanship. Cast aluminum body anodized for hardness. Cast aluminum‐bronze impeller. Stainless steel shaft, wear ring and hardware. Suitable for planing, displacement and semi‐displacement hulls. Single stage, mixed flow pump design for the most efficient performance. Full range of impellers available to meet the horsepower requirements of the vessel. Impeller clearance is adjustable. Rubber lip seals. Comprehensive cathodic protection system is included. Easily maintained via the access cover on the top of the unit. Couplings available to match intermediate shaft. Bronze grill/stone guard. Tapered front roller bearings to absorb thrust and radial forces. Control forces on steering and reverse are nominally zero. Simple mechanical controls (customer supplied) are normally used. Full Range of Cast Aluminum‐Bronze Impellers

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Vospower Water Jet-2

Impeller Range Thrust Curves Vessel Speed (knots) Portsmouth, England NAIAD DYNAMICS HOLLAND, BV Heerlen, Netherlands © Naiad Maritime Group, Inc. 2009 NAIAD DYNAMICS: World Leaders in Ship Motion Control Solutions Where Old World Craftsmanship meets Cutting Edge Digital Electronics™

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