Switch to propellers from waterjets pays dividends

The Seastreak ferry ‘Wall Street’ which achieved 32% fuel savings, a 2 knot speed increase, and lower emissions by changing from waterjets to a Servogear CP system

Dag Pike describes a conversion to the propulsion system of a US ferry that resulted in improved performance – and a Workboat Environmental award.

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