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September 15, 2015 at 2:24 pm
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It uses a pressure vacuum system. Water is forced into the opening on the leading edge of the exhaust outlet by the propeller wash. The water is drawn out by openings at the trailing edge of the propeller blades. There is no "tell tail". Any leaks let air in, causing it to overheat.

