Categoria: Engines
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Torqeedo presents new products for 2018: electric mobility is ever more versatile
A high density battery, a battery pack derived from BMW cars, and an electric saildrive mount to replace the diesel one on sailing boats: Torqeedo has introduced these all at Boot Düsseldorf. Deep Blue, Torqeedo‘s award-winning propulsion system with 40 or 80 HP, can now be supplied by the BMW i8 high-power battery. So, boats…
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New in 2018: Mercury V6 3.4L outboard motor debuts at Miami Boat Show
Mercury V6 3.4L is the new FourStroke and combines power with lightness to give more acceleration and less fuel consumption. There’s three powersteps: 175, 200 and 225 HP. The American manufacturer sticks to the choice of large displacement blocks, still featuring light construction. This solution makes the engine more reliable and torquey, without being “squeezed”…
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Volvo Penta reaches one thousand
Volvo Penta moves up and reaches an important target: The new D13 engine is the most powerful in their history with an output of 1000 horse power. And it doesn’t come alone, with the new IPS1350 transmission for the manufacturers who prefer pods. IPS1350 to raise the bar of pods installation Volvo Penta’s D13-IPS1350…
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Mercury V6 Four Stroke: you have performance, but keep an eye on fuel consumption
The new Mercury V6 Four Stroke replaces Verado and Optimax models in the 175 to 225 HP range. With many news in technology, performance and look. At the Brunswick Marine headquarters after the Miami Boat Show there’s innovation in the air: the new Mercury V6 Four Stroke will be available this summer in the 175,…
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New for 2018: the innovative Suzuki DF100B which deserved more publicity
Its only fault has been to be launched along with the top of the range DF350A: During Genoa Boat Show Suzuki Marine also introduced the interesting Suzuki DF100B. Lightness, thus a first class power-to-weight ratio are the main pluses of this new outboard motor, which excels in the technology field. Thanks to its weight of…
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New in 2018: Mercury 15-20 EFI Four Stroke make navigation even easier
Because, Mercury 15-20 EFI Four Stroke is the first portable outboard motor in the world whose tiller can be operated either right- or left-handed. In addition, it’s easy to start, light, efficient and quiet. The new engine also features an adjustable vertical stopper to fit all types of boats, blocking the height and the tiller…
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Yamaha in Genoa boat show has some news for everybody
A new transportable F2.5 unit, new look for the big F350, then three WaveRunner models from the EX series, and the comeback of the legendary GP1800. This is the what Yamaha will launch at Nautico Genova. Some news from Yamaha in Genoa: the new, compact F2.5, a new and captivating look for the top-range F350.…
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Noah 36 with MerCruiser 6.2L V8: a winning duo
Noah 36 is a very good craft. Then, you take a look into the engine bay and it gets even better. There you have a pair of MerCruiser 6.2L V8! We’ve seen many large ribs, but just a few stand out of the crowd in terms of design and construction care. The Italian boatyard Noah…
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Suzuki multiple news at Genoa Boat Show
Suzuki in Genoa: the Japanese manufacturer will take world previews, sea trials and a special series inspired by MotoGP Team Suzuki Ecstar. World debut for Suzuki in Genoa with two outboard engines to decline the“Ultimate four stroke outboard” claim, although it’s still confidential to know what they will be like. It will be possible to…
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Fun with 4, 5 or 6 HP? Here’s how, with Suzuki
On a quiet work day at the office, an SMS from Suzuki press office says: “Get ready for Suzuki Sans Frontières”. My worried reply “Oh my God, should I start training?” got immediate confirmation: “Yes!”. It all sounded like Jeux Sans Frontières, the famous European TV show from late 80s and 90s. And it all could…