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Mini props on 70’ boat?

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  1. Frank pagel, Mar 11, 2024
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    Curious if anyone can tell me what these are on the back of a 70’ Azimut sea jet? 27A6D83F-D0CB-41A5-9999-2BA4A7F83CEB.jpeg
  2. Capt J, Mar 12, 2024
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    Some sort of electric motors. Lord only knows what for.
  3. RER, Mar 12, 2024
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    Toenail clippers
  4. Frank pagel, Mar 12, 2024
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    Thanks for your thoughts I was thinking that’s a lot of trolling motors to try and push a big boat. But wasn’t sure if it was some sort of kit I didn’t know about for some reason.
  5. YachtForums, Mar 12, 2024
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    MacGyvered thrusters to compensate for jet drives?
  6. rtrafford, Mar 15, 2024
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    I had a theory recently about the use of retracting thrusters for slow speed maneuvering on a large sailing vessel equipped with a through-keel jet drive for standard propulsion. So, perhaps...but it wasn't me...
  7. Capt Ralph, Mar 15, 2024
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    Interesting, 2 blade props mounted high and 3 bladed props mounted low.

    Galvanized square tubing holding up the platform??
  8. Frank pagel, Mar 15, 2024
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