While not technically a Kort Nozzle, there are many types of prop guards that one can purchase, install and use.
One is here: http://www.propguar
And it’s one of those ( a 14” diameter one) that I have used for some 5 years now after using a smaller, 12” diameter one.
While I am not using a standard stock propeller, I do use a 12x12x3” brass prop that was some standard prop for some outboard some time back (50’s?).
And what I have is very efficient in my estimation despite the fact that I should be using a 14x14x11” or so prop.
So yes, I could come up with a better prop configuration that works best with the nozzle, but the ordinary propeller I do have works well enough.
As for Florida, I cannot comment except that whatever folks can do to protect those gentle creatures called Manatees, they should do.
They’re dang cute and graceful. Florida should do the right thing and mandate these nozzles, especially for boats that have top speeds under 15mph.
I am very happy with my prop guard and it looks cool also.
-Myles Twete, Portland, Or.
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Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 8:14 PM
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Subject: Re: [Electric Boats] Emerging technology - hopefully lower cost
| - - Kort Nozzles are comprised of special shaped propeller working inside a circular "collar". You cannot use an ordinary propeller in a Kort system. |
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