In the 1990's, the U. S. Marine Corps recognized
the need to develop an outboard motor which permitted training
exercises to be safely conducted at both night and day with
men in the water. Attempts to adapt cages and guards to open
propellers to permit in-the-water access to the boat resulted
in unacceptable performance losses with decreased engine reliability.
To fill this technology void, the U. S. Marine Corps contracted
with ACT, Inc. of Orlando, Florida to develop the Pump Jet
as a powerful and reliable propless alternative for the outboard
motor.
The Pump Jet System Is Manufactured and Sold
By
ACT, Inc.
Marine Propulsion Division
6831 Edgewater Commerce Parkway
Orlando, FL 32810
e-mail: pumpjet2@bellsouth.net
Toll free: 877-786-7538 (USS-PUMPJET)
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