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From: rls@ihu1g.UUCP (r.l. schieve)
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Subject: Re: 1st Powerboat
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Date: Thu, 30-May-85 08:44:39 EDT
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> DRIVE:  Jets (pumpers) are good for pure ski boats (no blades) and for
> 	shallow water operation but are expensive to buy and maintain

It was my understanding that skiing behind a jet drive boat was not
practical as the jet drive throws so much water in the air that the
skier either gets a face full or is forced to ski with an impractically
long rope.  I have never owned a jet drive, is this true?

				Rick Schieve