The increasing popularity of water jet-propelled vessels both in the civilian and military sectors of the maritime industry has outpaced the commonly available and approachable books on these ships. Many mariners who operate these styles of vessels have received training in their operation from vessel-specific instruction. This has left a knowledge gap between the various different vessel types in what works and what does not. Inside are descriptions and pictures of the various parts of water jet propulsion and control systems. Also included are explanations and suggestions on how to make full use of the remarkable maneuvering potential that water jet propulsion offers, followed by an explanation of how to efficiently and safely make use of the higher speeds that water jet vessels can obtain. Last, there is an extensive glossary of terms typically used in the community of high-speed water jets.

The first new book on naval shiphandling in more than a generation, this guide helps beginning and intermediate shiphandlers learn and perfect a skill crucial to their naval careers while at the same time offering useful hints to seasoned pros. The author, who was a skilled shiphandler with years of experience in nearly every type of Navy vessel...

A manual describing how to operate the Kamewa S3 series waterjets using Rolls Royce bridge controls. This is a jet boat operators manual, describing how to drive a jet boat. An indispensable manual for masters. Volume 2 deals with the "whale tail" S4 series.This manual guides those new to the S3 water jet nozzle and bucket system in how to get the system up and running, and what effect moving the bridge controls will have on the movement of the vessel.Mangusta, Leopard, and Azimut - Bennetti are among the motor yacht manufacturers using the S3 series waterjet.The contents of the book are indispensable to avoid instant collision on the first manoeuvres and provide "a way" to those without one.If you have just been offered employment on a jet boat, and you don't know what to do or how it works, this book might just save you - and your job - on your first few times out.If you own a jet drive yacht and your captain is perfect in every way, but for lengthy and complicated manoeuvring sessions, perhaps sliding this book under his cabin door would be a diplomatic way to start the journey towards learning slick, safe and repeatable methods, guaranteed to please those on board and shore observers alike.The authors contact details for on board bridge tuition are included in the book.

Shiphandling Fundamentals for Littoral Combat Ships and the New Frigates is the first authoritative book on the theory and practice of driving U.S. Navy waterjet ships, originally known as "Littoral Combat Ships" (LCS). Authored by a career shipdriver who was part of the first generation of LCS commanding officers, every method presented within these pages has been validated through the successful development of experienced LCS shiphandlers, including ensigns, department heads, and even commanding officers. Though it is based on shiphandling theory, this book is meant to be a practical guide for both novice shiphandlers and those already experienced on propeller-driven ships. Gagliano's work serves as a book of best practices, offering advice to maximize training opportunities in the simulator and to exercise complete control over the ship with waterjets. This book is the definitive guide for any shiphandler assigned to one of the Navy's new frigates.

This manual guides those new to the S4 water jet nozzle and bucket system in how to get the system up and running, and what effect moving the bridge controls will have on the movement of the vessel.Mangusta, Leopard, and Azimut - Bennetti are among the motor yacht manufacturers using the S4 series waterjet.The contents of the book are indispensable to avoid instant collision on the first manoeuvres and provide "a way" to those without one.If you have just been offered employment on a jet boat, and you don't know what to do or how it works, this book might just save you on your first few times out.If you own a jet drive yacht and your captain is perfect in every way, but for lengthy and complicated manoeuvring sessions, perhaps sliding this book under his cabin door would be a diplomatic way to start the journey towards learning slick, safe and repeatable methods, guaranteed to please those on board and shore observers alike.The authors contact details for on board bridge tuition are included in the book.