What Are The Common Host Propulsion Methods Of Yachts?

The common main engine propulsion methods of the yacht should be noted that there are the following four methods, namely inboard engine, outboard engine, inboard and outboard engine, and water jet propulsion engine. Different types are applied to different yachts.

1. Inboard engine, this type of propulsion is generally called Shaft Drive. Almost all large boats adopt this type of propulsion.

2. Outboard motors are generally small petrol engines hanging on the stern. They are commonly found in small boats. The most famous brands in China are Yamaha YAMAHA, Mercury Mercury, Honda Honda, which are generally fueled by gasoline and produced by only one brand Diesel type: Yanmar. (The stern is the outboard motor)

3. Inboard and outboard machine, a type between outboard and inboard machine, which uses Sterndrive to propel, the power part are in the boat, and the sterndrive is outside the boat, so it is also called I / O (Inboard / Outboard) drive. More famous brands, Mercury, VOLVO also have. Gasoline is widely used in Europe and the United States, but considering the safety factors, it is quite difficult to pass the ship inspection of gasoline type in mainland China.

4. Water jet propulsion host (Jet engine), commonly used in motorboats and special-purpose boats. Like a water pump, it draws water from the bottom of the boat and sprays the water toward the tail to obtain forward power. The advantage is that it can sail in shallow water, and because there is no propeller when the crew falls into the water, there is no danger, so it is the first choice for motorboat power.