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He wanted to get to neighboring farms etc. and a good efficient way was to travel was by river. New Zealand rivers are commonly fast flowing and shallow. Prop boats cannot travel up these rivers because their propellers would hit the bottom of the river bed. Therefore he created a jet unit that nothing sticks out from underneath the boat. Completely flat. You can get up rivers in only inches of water.
What else can I help you with?
Who invented the jet boat?
Sir Charles William Feilden Hamilton A.K.A- Bill Hamilton
What did CWF Hamilton invent in 1953?
In 1953 CWF Hamilton achieved his dream of the boat that would travel fast upstream with the development of the water jet.
Where was the jet boat invented?
Invented in New Zealand by a man named Hamilton. Hence well known Hamilton jets.
Who was a new zealand inventor who became famous?
Hamilton - Jet boat; Gallagher - electric fence
Where abouts in new zealand was the Hamilton Jet Boat Invented?
Not sure, but i lived in New Zealand once! :)
William Lear of jet fame helped invent what automotive item on which Motorola built its business?
Car Radio
What is the best jet boat?
A free jet boat.
Who are some nz inventors?
William Hamilton created the Hamilton jet that can go up rivers/currents Hec and John Ramsey who invented the Buzzy Bee a kiwi icon/much loved toy
What jet boat is the faster?
chinese boat in china
What did Juan Lozano invent?
Jet Pack
Did the Germans invent the jet engines?
yes
Is a jet ski a boat?
a jet ski is not considered a boat in most places. It is a PWC (Personal watercraft). If you compare a boat to a car and jet ski Would compare to a motorcycle. Also jet skis have different laws Than boats.
