Washington ship builder Penn Cove Shellfish (DBA Everest Marine) has chosen Arkansas-based NAMJet to provide propulsion solutions for its newest oyster harvest vessel, Kumo Express.
Designed to harvest oysters grown on intertidal longlines in Humboldt Bay, California, the TRAKTOR® Jet-powered Kumo Express provides exceptional maneuverability and power in the shallow, windy working conditions common across the Pacific Northwest. Powered by twin 300-horsepower (hp) John Deere engines, Kumo Express’ twin TRAKTOR® Jet TJ-457HT waterjets push the 50-foot, 22-ton (44,000 pounds) vessel to an impressive 17-knot top speed, while a Wesmar bowthruster helps the vessel to stay on track during harvest.
“What’s really cool about this boat is its maneuverability,” said Greg Dale of Coast Seafoods Company , the vessel’s owner. “You cannot compare a prop boat to this one at all. It is a true leap forward in the technology of working on the water, and it’s mind-boggling how well the TRAKTOR Jets work.”
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Press Release, January 9, 2013