What if the boat runs aground?
Some jet boats have a small keel or skeg but otherwise most jet boats have no underwater appendages. Therefore, if grounded at low speed on a shoal, the high reversing thrust of the UltraJet drives will usually allow self-recovery by reversing the boat out of trouble. 13. What about lobster and crab pots? Not a problem. Drive right over the floats as there is no underwater machinery to foul the float lines. 14. Are vessels fitted with UltraJets Manatee-safe? Yes, manatees will not be injured or cut by boats fitted with UltraJet propulsion when operating in No-Wake or Manatee Zones. 15. Can I beach a jet boat for a picnic? Absolutely. Drop a bow anchor and reverse into the beach. Place a stern anchor on shore. You can then step off the stern to the beach. (Be aware of tidal depth variations during the time at the beach). 16. Can I expect improved service life from the diesel engine and marine transmission? Yes, absolutely! Jet drives are universally recognized for being much easier on e
