Categoria: Engines
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The family grows: meet the new three cylinder Evinrude E TEC G2
The lineup of American outboards expands in the power ranging from 115 to 150 HP. The new 3-cylinder Evinrude E TEC G2 sport the usual very low levels of emissions and fuel consumption. Evinrude marches on with the two-stroke technology, in which they undoubtedly excel. The company has reached a sort of “state of the…
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Performance goes small with the new Mercury Racing 60R
An outboard with a short midsection, made to fit flats skiffs. Mercury Racing 60R is perfect in shallow waters also thank to a specific propeller. It is the only outboard engine in its class with a 15-inch midsection: the Mercury Racing 60R can be a solution for compact boats, especially if they have an almost…
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Get ready for power: Volvo Penta has started the production of Seven Marine outboards
After the acquisition of Seven Marine in mid 2017, Volvo Penta has finally stated that they are building the super-powerful engines in Lexington, Tennessee. Today Volvo Penta announced the start of production and assembly of Seven Marine outboards at the company’s wholly-owned facility. And, from January 2020 the entire lineup of Seven Marine engines has…
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Who needs a helm station? Mercury launches new tiller control
For boaters who don’t want to pilot from a dashboard, Mercury Marine has introduced a new tiller handle. It’s compatible with outboard engines from 40 to 115 hp. It may seem an all too simple way of piloting, perhaps because it is little more than an evolution of the atavistic wooden bar that used to…
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The Yacht Controller remotes are now compatible with Volvo Penta EVC-2 for total integration
Yacht Controller has created the interface to make all their Dual Band wireless remote controls, and those of the new Nemesis series, compatible with any electronic Volvo Penta throttle. The new connection between Yacht Controller and Volvo Penta significantly raises the level of usability and ease of management of any boat using Volvo engines with…
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Volvo Penta D13 IPS1350 debuts on larger semi-displacement yachts
The new Volvo Penta D13 takes the Volvo Penta IPS transmissions to semi-displacement large yachts. It required new electronics and new propellers. Volvo Penta’s IPS has been on the market for almost 15 years already, and it is definitely a commercial success. But this doesn’t mean that Volvo is resting on their laurels. On the…
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Parker 660 Open with Evinrude K150 G2 can be many things at once
Versatiliy is the main asset of Parker 660 Open: many solutions and options, and an important role played by the new Evinrude G2 outboard. You think open boat, and what comes to your mind is a rather simple craft, with clear deck and few accessories. Well, with Parker 660 Open it’s all the opposite: from…
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BWA 22 Sport GTO and Evinrude K140 G2: what a classy duo
They match very well, and they look even better: BWA 22 Sport GTO and the new Evinrude K140 G2 outboard also perform at sea like they should. Right color combinations and quality finishes: nothing to say but positive about the match between the BWA 22 Sport GTO rib and the new Evinrude E-Tec G2. About…
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Volvo Penta electric driver interface is developed with aid of more than 100 customers
Within their Glass Cockpit, Volvo Penta are developing an electric driver interface to ease the shift into electric boating. It’s designed to make the electric boating experience as easy as possible. Volvo Penta is definitly spot on when talking of (at least) two topics: easy boating and electric propulsion. Combining the two topics takes them…
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Sealine C390V: the debutante is the largest model in the outboard series
With the Sealine C390v, Hanse Yachts presents the third and also largest model of the sporty outboard series, and confirms a trend towards fast yachts with outboard engines. Outboard motors are one of the trends of the moment, as they go up in power and push ever larger boats. Now it’s time for Sealine C390v,…