Categoria: Engines
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Yamaha Harmo 2.0, the evolution of Yamaha’s electric outboard with a modular rigging system
There is no doubt that the future of recreational boating must be sustainable. As for the paths to follow, Yamaha remains open-minded, with investments in sustainable fuels and hydrogen. What is clear is that Yamaha’s commitment to electric outboard motors is growing stronger, as confirmed by the European launch of the new Yamaha Harmo 2.0,…
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Bosch EDSP: the ready-to-use electric propulsion platform for recreational boats
The innovative Bosch EDSP platform offers boat builders a complete, ready-to-install electric propulsion solution. It primarily consists of three components—motor with transmission, inverter, and electronic control unit—and significantly reduces development time for serial applications, providing manufacturers with a predefined and cost-effective package. It can also be installed as a retrofit. The era of electrification continues…
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Mercury Marine offers a rebate to US customers
American clients are eligible for a rebate up to $ 1500 on repower outboards. The offer by Mercury Marine is valid immediately until May 9. Mercury Marine has launched a promotion that offers consumers a rebate up to $1,500 on repower outboards purchased from April 27 through May 9, 2020. Given the actual situation, with…
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Yanmar VC20 is the new vessel control system for multiple installations
It is an improvement on the previous VC10. Yanmar VC20 can control single, twin and triple engines, with up to four helm stations on the same boat. It’s time for a new control system from Yanmar Marine International: the Japanese company want to keep the pace with their own engines, which evolve in terms of…
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About green boating: Mercury earns tenth consecutive Green Masters designation
For the tenth year in a row, Mercury Marine has earned a Green Masters designation from the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. Once again, Mercury achieved a score within the top 20% of all applicants to earn the designation. A small, further step towards green boating. While the whole world is (slowly) going green, and the…
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The amazing Mercury Verado V12 600 is the most incredible outboard ever seen
Mercury goes beyond and introduces the ultimate outboard: Mercury Verado V12 600 features 12 cylinders, 7.6-liter displacement, 600 hp, two-speed transmission, fixed block with rotating stern, double props. Is it an outboard or an alien machine? This time Mercury has really gone all-in. The new Mercury Verado V12 600 is by far the most innovative…
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Mercury DTS; the next-generation Digital Throttle & Shift system is the top control for a top engine
With the new Mercury DTS, upgraded controls and enhanced ergonomics make it the perfect complement to the stunning Mercury Verado V12 600. We could use the trite saying “Power is nothing without control”, and it would fit perfectly as we’re talking of a control system designed to perfectly match the most powerful outboard on the…
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From 115 to 350 hp, Suzuki drive by wire technology is the widest among outboard motors
With the launch of the latest two engines, Suzuki drive by wire is now available from 115 horsepower to 350. This is the largest range in the segment of outboard motors. To completely drop the mechanical link between driving controls and engine: this is, in short, the meaning of the expression drive by wire. First…
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Forget the key, just push the button and start your engine: you can, if you have Suzuki Keyless Start System
It’s the easiest starting device for outboards: with the Suzuki Keyless Start System you can start the motor while keeping the key in your pocket. It also works as an immobilizer / anti-theft device. And, it’s available on Suzuki electronically controlled outboards from 70 to 350 hp. On cars, we have become accustomed to it…
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With a five-year partnership, White Shark boats will only mount Yamaha outboards
The collaboration agreement between Yamaha Europe and White Shark provides that from today until 2026 all the brand’s boats distributed in Europe will use exclusively Japanese engines. It’s a Franco-Japanese partnership, going on at least until 2026, that takes White Shark French motorboats to exclusively mount Yamaha engines, in double or single installations, for the…