Categoria: Engines
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Evinrude E-TEC G2 receives the Red Dot Award for product design
It’s a prestigious prize for the American outboards: thanks to their technology and design, Evinrude E-TEC G2 have received the Red Dot Award in the category product design, for their 150 and 200 hp versions. What really counts is appreciation by the public, not by the critics. Still, a prize like the Red Dot Award…
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Seven Marine ready to land into Europe with CE certification
It was just a matter of time: after the acquisition by Volvo Penta Seven Marine was going to arrive to Europe. And now they got the CE certification for their flagship 627 hp model. Competitors, get ready to race… We wrote many times about outboard motors being more and more powerful , and big manufacturers…
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Volvo Penta unveils hybrid marine propulsion concept
Just a few weeks after setting the deadline to 2021 for electric mobility, Volvo Penta has unveiled a hybrid concept for its IPS propulsion system designed to enable zero emission running for marine vessels. We wrote about it on these pages: it was some days ago when we told you about the announcement by Volvo…
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Volvo Penta goes electric, and 2021 is the deadline
Volvo Penta has planned to gradually shift to hybrid and all-electric powertrains, both for their marine and industrial segments. The deadline has been set, and it’s two and half years from now. Underpinned by the success of hybrid and all-electric technology introduced by the Volvo Group, Volvo Penta has issued a clear statement of intent…
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Mercury Marine launches the new Mercury 150 Pro XS
It’s been designed for those who need dependability and performance. Mercury 150 Pro XS is for professional use, but mainly for fishing, both leisure and professional. The outboard motor market is increasingly specialized. So, it is common that today customers look for an engine designed specifically for certain uses, and not just belonging to a…
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Yamaha V8 XTO Offshore: 425 HP to break all the boundaries
Yamaha V8 XTO Offshore displaces 5.6 liters and develops 425 horse power. It’s a new benchmark for leisure outboards, and another step in the outboards’ race for power. “More than an outboard” is the first claim of the Japanese manufacturer when introducing the new Yamaha V8 XTO Offshore. A brand new engine (the previous V8…
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Mercury Marine introduces the mighty Mercury Verado 400 outboard engine
It’s the most powerful engine from the American manufacturer: Mercury Verado 400 has just been launched in Miami and is based on the Racing ROS 400 which debuted four year ago in XCAT Offshore Championship. We could expect that: after four years since the debut of the Mercury Racing ROS 400 engine, the official release…
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Mercury Marine with DockSense is a further step towards autonomous docking
The American manufacturers join their forces, and Mercury Marine with DockSense now provides assisted docking on outboard-powered boats. The Raymarine system debuted on Prestige Yachts but is now available on crafts with Mercury engines and will be previewed at the 2019 Miami International Boat Show. Integrating Raymarine DockSense assisted-docking is a natural step forward for…
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Ranieri International Cayman 38 Executive Trofeo with triple engines by Honda Marine
Ranieri International has launched the first Cayman 38.0 Executive Trofeo with three engines, and the choice is for Honda Marine BF 250. Ranieri International Cayman 38.0 Executive has encountered a good success since the first preview we had of the “Trofeo” edition with Suzuki motors. Then the largest of the Cayman range has been launched…
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Video – Cigarette 59 Tirranna with six Mercury Racing 400R: Poweeeerr!!
With six Mercury Racing outboards and 2400 horsepower, the Cigarette 59 Tirranna definitely stands out. At 72 miles per hour. We wrote many times about outboard motors’ race for power, and we have seen many multiple installations way over the typical twin engine setup. This time we probably witness a new record: Cigarette 59 Tirranna…