Tag: engines
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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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With triple installation Volvo Penta expands its DPI Aquamatic sterndrive to a wider range of boats
Volvo Penta’s DPI Aquamatic sterndrive is now available as a triple installation: this setup will allow larger boats to benefit from its performance and reliability, and increase the power offering for existing boats. Volvo Penta has brought to the marine propulsion market some outstanding innovations. The IPS, born in 2005, has been the first system…
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FPT Industrial launches Red Horizon, an integrated marine control system
Red Horizon is the integration protocol developed by FPT Industrial with ZF and Navico Simrad. It includes technologies that link engines and their control system. FPT Industrial, in cooperation with ZF and Navico Simrad, has combined the technologies of all partners to create Red Horizon. The aim is ensuring navigation control, maximum driving comfort, handling…
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Yanmar launch two new displays for their engines
The new Yanmar display units YD42 and YD25 offer solutions for a range of yachts, catamarans, motorboats and RIBs. All in a small and sober package. Yanmar has just launched their latest generation electronics with the introduction of two new multi-purpose engine switch and instrument displays. The Yanmar YD42 Multi-Function Color Display and YD25 LCD…
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Volvo Penta D4 and D6 engines get more power, improvements
Volvo Penta D4 and D6 marine propulsion units get a full update that delivers more power, increased reliability and lower cost of ownership. The power ranges from 150 to 480 hp. With over 100,000 units built and installed worldwide, Volvo Penta D4 and D6 engines can be deemed a very good success. Now the Swedish…
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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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Yanmar engines show their technology for 2019 at Boot Düsseldorf
The Japanese manufacturer has launched a new motor in Germany. But a whole range of Yanmar engines was there as they are ready to supply the boating market for the season to come. Yanmar engines have been one of the highlights of the latest edition of Boot Düsseldorf. A complete line-up of sailboat and powerboat…
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New in 2018: the boat is in your hands with Volvo Penta Easy Connect
Always connected. With Volvo Penta Easy Connect you can link your boat to smartohpnes and tablets, and have on your screen the info about engines, on-board systems and route. Nowadays technology, and in particular the chance of being connected always and everywhere, has become a must also in pleasure boating. Last product in order of…