Hale’s Marine First In The West
To Offer New JetPac Power Package

Editor’s Note: In mid-February, Arizona Boating & Watersports had the great experience of taking a ride with Ed Hale of Hale’s Marine in a demonstration of the new JetPac from Sword Marine. The ride around beautiful Bartlett Lake was an experience of unique power and maneuverability. We are including some other stories about the new product, offered for the first time in the West by Hale’s Marine, Phoenix. Ed Hale is available for demonstration rides; to schedule one, call him at (480) 473-3517 or (623) 879-7236.

Endorsements From Lake Erie, From Canada

Harry Loyens is an avid angler who spends most summers fishing the waters of Lake Erie.  Two of the requests for his new 35-foot craft from Ocean Fisher Boats of Yates Boatbuilding International in Springdale, Newfoundland, were a shallow draft, and that he retain maximum space on deck. 

By installing two, 200-hp JetPacs from Sword Marine, Loyens’ Lady Lena handles well in shallow water and leaves plenty of deck space for guests.

  George Yates, owner of Ocean Fisher, was introduced to Sword Marine’s technology a couple of years ago at the Miami Boat Show.  He liked that the JetPac features easy installation and that he could promote the new engine’s fuel efficiency. 

This twin application marks the first JetPacs imported to Canada, and the first completed dual installation on a monohull.  Yates also likes the level of service provided by Sword.  “Sword is a good company to work with,” he said.  “The JetPac performance exceeded my expectations, and I’m looking to use additional units on more of our boats.”

  Loyens appreciates the JetPacs’ performance as well.  He said it’s economical on fuel and is quiet, too.  “Those JetPacs push my boat around pretty good,” he said.  “I can travel comfortably at 14 knots and still carry on conversations with guests onboard.”

JetPac Powers A Florida ‘Pirate Ship’

Setting sail on a pirate ship is a great way to enjoy a few hours out on the water off the coast of Palm Beach, Fla., for lads and lassies of all ages.  Powered by a 150-hp JetPac from Sword Marine, the Black Prince is a 48-foot tour boat that plays host to family theme parties by day and adult cruises by night.

Captain Mike Kiernan was looking for a diesel alternative to his gas-powered engine when he stumbled across the Sword Marine Web site earlier this year.  He needed a more fuel-efficient engine and was impressed with the JetPac’s claims of improved energy efficiency and better handling. 

Kiernan says that installation went smoothly and the JetPac has lived up to and exceeded his expectations.  “The boat has improved maneuverability, and the fuel efficiency is much better than I expected,” he added.         

Kiernan’s long-range plans include building more pirate ships as commercial tour boats with the JetPac as its primary source of propulsion. For more information about the Black Prince, visitors are invited to www.longreachpirates.com.                 A Winning Combination

The JetPac from Sword Marine combines a marinized automotive engine coupled to a waterjet via a toothed Kevlar drive belt.  The combination of engine and jet is completely enclosed in a waterproof, fiberglass shell or "hull" that is mounted to the exterior of the boat's transom. 

Because the jet's outlet is located about 30 inches behind the boat's transom, operation is quieter and results in better low-speed handling and crisp steering response with solid tracking.  Also, the hull's built-in floatation effectively reduces the boat's draft for operating in shallow water.

Check It Out In Arizona             To get more information on the remarkable new JetPac, contact Ed Hale of Hale’s Marine: 22241 N. 24 Ave., Phoenix, or call him at (480) 473-3517 or (623) 879-7236. Hale is the West’s first distributor of JetPac for Sword Marine Technology, Inc.: (386) 676-7685.