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Jet boat maneuverability
Jet boats use computer-controlled jet drives with redirecting buckets for hyper-maneuverability. They can stop instantly, move sideways, and spin in place by precisely controlling thrust and water flow.
- 🚤 The Response Boat Medium (RBM) is a 45-foot US Coast Guard vessel powered by twin 825hp Detroit Diesel engines.
- 🌊 Jet drives with steerable nozzles and deployable "buckets" allow for precise control, including moving sideways and spinning.
- 🕹️ Two joysticks and an onboard computer translate human input into complex hydraulic commands for steering and thrust vectoring.
- ⚙️ "Docking mode" allows the boat to move sideways by splitting thrust between buckets angled in different directions.
- 🛠️ Pre-mission checks include oil levels, raw water strainers, and generator synchronization, similar to aircraft pre-flight.
A man holds a model of a US Coast Guard jet boat, pointing at it with a surprised expression.