Abstract: A fluid driven turbine motor having a turbine shroud and a rotor assembly attached to a central portion within the turbine shroud. The rotor assembly includes a rotor and a plurality of vertical vanes mounted thereto and extending radially outward therefrom. The turbine shroud also includes a plurality of intake ports directing a fluid flow to the vanes. The intake ports are positioned such that the fluid flow directed by the intake ports exert balanced forces onto the vanes. The motor may optionally include a retractable centrifugal weight assembly and ports for draining moisture from the rotor assembly.