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Jet Drive Boats vs. Sterndrive propeller boats

Jet Drive Boats vs. Sterndrive propeller boats

Posted by on Aug 15, 2016 in Boat Propellers, Boating | 0 comments

Sterndrive pleasure boats using boat propellers for thrust have been around for over fifty years and for most of that time it has been the favorite choice for families to use for fun on the water. Starting in the 1990’s Yamaha and Seadoo decided to use a different method for boat propulsion, the impeller jet drive attached to small light weight high...

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Tips on Driving a Sterndrive Boat

Posted by on Oct 22, 2012 in Boating | 1 comment

Before you start your boat there are a few things you should do. If your sterndrive boat is in the water, open the motor cover or hatch and check the bilge area for any water that might have leaked into the boat from a hull leak or a heavy rain if the boat is not covered.. You might have an automatic bilge pump installed in the bottom area of the bilge that...

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