THRUSTOR PROPELLER PROTECTOR

For over 50 years, a wide variety of propeller guard designs have been developed with the idea of protecting water sportenthusiasts from injury and deaths caused by propeller strikes, as well as capsized and over-the-side incidents. During thisperiod most of the designs presented to the market have resulted in a significant decrease in vessel performance.Although the MPT prime objectives are to deliver ecological and safety benefits, when Mr. Schultz and Mr. Smith developedthe Thrustor® and Schultz Nozzle™ technology, their design objective was to create a system that would also address vesselperformance. In all categories the patented Thrustor® system has added a dimension offunctionality to hull control and vessel stability (pitch, yaw and roll) previously not consideredpossible. This unprecedented advancement dramatically increases the vessel’s operationalabilities, improves habitability and overall safety… especially during challenging wind andsurface conditions. The Thrustor® assisted drives have the added dynamics of ten to twentyfourlineal feet of hydrofoils surrounding the propeller, creating stern lift, 3 axis trim anddirectional control of the hull that far exceeds the physical capabilities of any open propellerdrive. The multi-nozzle system mitigates chining of the vessel.The “hole shot” in all categories is faster and maintains visibility over bows. The towing anddirectional thrust is increased, with the US Navy reporting a 230% increase in speed witha improved seakeeping and habitability: In any weather, sea states 2 and above, Thrustor®assisted drives have proven to be a faster, smoother and safer ride. Personnel can count onmore platform stability for a successful mission and return.The sea trials verify that the Thrustor® mitigates propeller cavitation and vibration in allcategories of vessels (the deck goes quiet, no vibration), predicting a longer life to the geartrain, electrical instrumentation and other support systems.