How does maintenance for AB Yachts’ MJP waterjets compare to surface drives like those on Pershing or Lamborghini yachts?
MJP waterjets offer far lower maintenance than surface-drive systems.
AB Yachts MJP Waterjets
• Low-maintenance system with no exposed propellers or external moving parts.
• Reduced corrosion and impact damage.
• Maintenance typically limited to internal seals, bearings, and impeller inspections.
• Longer service intervals and lower lifecycle cost.
Lamborghini yacht, Pershing… Surface Drives
• High-maintenance due to exposed props, shafts, trim actuators, and steering rams.
• More prone to corrosion, cavitation, and impact damage.
• Requires regular haul-outs, prop repairs, and actuator servicing.
• Higher yearly operating cost and downtime.
Over 3 years, surface drives typically cost tens of thousands more to maintain than MJP waterjets, because surface drives have exposed props, more external gear, and require regular haul-outs.