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Hey guys and gals,
We're excited to announce the initial roll out of the Lateral Thruster 2.0.
As many of you know Yamaha changed the steering nozzle's design in 2019 to include a more lateral style reverse feature than that of previous models. This design essentially forces reverse flow back under the boat for reverse power off the trailer, and also ports a portion of that flow approximately 45 degrees to the side.
This new style of nozzle made the existing Lateral Thruster incompatible with it so for the past 3 years we've simply told customers who were interested in Lateral Thruster that we did not have an option for them.
Today we're proud to announce that now, we do have an upgrade for 2019-Current model year Yamaha boat owners, and that the improvements to reverse control are very noticeable. While we are sorting out all the final decision making for the production version, slated to be launched in Nov. or Dec. 2021, we would like to give you the opportunity to participate in a BETA testing program being rolled out today. Here's how that works.
- We plan to make available enough BETA test parts for 10 twin engine and 10 single engine owners to participate.
- We ask that if you plan to participate in the BETA program, that you plan to go boating at a minimum twice per month for the next 3 months, but ideally once per week.
- We ask that you give us weekly feedback as to how the product is performing and any other comments or suggestions you may have.
The design of the new Lateral Thruster 2.0 is dramatically different from the original version released in 2018. Here's how pricing is structured.
Twin Engine Models: $199.95 (Retail) $149.95 (BETA)
Single Engine Models: $199.95 (Retail) $149.95 (BETA)
Testing revealed that twin engine boats equipped with Lateral Thruster 2.0 needed only one Lateral Thruster unit on each nozzle to provide the necessary lateral force for added reverse command, while at the same time preserving sufficient power to back the boat off the trailer or slow the boat as you're approaching the dock etc.
Additionally testing revealed that single engine boats equipped with Lateral Thruster 2.0 perform equally as well as twin engine models, including no real reduction in reverse power while backing the boat off the trailer etc.
If you're interested in participating in the BETA tester program please email your request to will@jetboatpilot.com. Our plan is to begin invoicing immediately and begin shipping Wednesday of next week (8-25-2021). We are shorthanded today and tomorrow in our offices so please e-mail for now. Once our staff is back to full capacity on Monday we would love to help you by phone. Thanks for your understanding.
Here's some pictures of the product installed on both twin engine and single engine models.
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We're excited to announce the initial roll out of the Lateral Thruster 2.0.
As many of you know Yamaha changed the steering nozzle's design in 2019 to include a more lateral style reverse feature than that of previous models. This design essentially forces reverse flow back under the boat for reverse power off the trailer, and also ports a portion of that flow approximately 45 degrees to the side.
This new style of nozzle made the existing Lateral Thruster incompatible with it so for the past 3 years we've simply told customers who were interested in Lateral Thruster that we did not have an option for them.
Today we're proud to announce that now, we do have an upgrade for 2019-Current model year Yamaha boat owners, and that the improvements to reverse control are very noticeable. While we are sorting out all the final decision making for the production version, slated to be launched in Nov. or Dec. 2021, we would like to give you the opportunity to participate in a BETA testing program being rolled out today. Here's how that works.
- We plan to make available enough BETA test parts for 10 twin engine and 10 single engine owners to participate.
- We ask that if you plan to participate in the BETA program, that you plan to go boating at a minimum twice per month for the next 3 months, but ideally once per week.
- We ask that you give us weekly feedback as to how the product is performing and any other comments or suggestions you may have.
The design of the new Lateral Thruster 2.0 is dramatically different from the original version released in 2018. Here's how pricing is structured.
Twin Engine Models: $199.95 (Retail) $149.95 (BETA)
Single Engine Models: $199.95 (Retail) $149.95 (BETA)
Testing revealed that twin engine boats equipped with Lateral Thruster 2.0 needed only one Lateral Thruster unit on each nozzle to provide the necessary lateral force for added reverse command, while at the same time preserving sufficient power to back the boat off the trailer or slow the boat as you're approaching the dock etc.
Additionally testing revealed that single engine boats equipped with Lateral Thruster 2.0 perform equally as well as twin engine models, including no real reduction in reverse power while backing the boat off the trailer etc.
If you're interested in participating in the BETA tester program please email your request to will@jetboatpilot.com. Our plan is to begin invoicing immediately and begin shipping Wednesday of next week (8-25-2021). We are shorthanded today and tomorrow in our offices so please e-mail for now. Once our staff is back to full capacity on Monday we would love to help you by phone. Thanks for your understanding.
Here's some pictures of the product installed on both twin engine and single engine models.
![Edited.png Edited.png](https://jetboaters.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/161/161039-74d4b871fc7036316c2134dc8b5c37b5.jpg?hash=dNS4cfxwNj)
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