The outboard, according to Honda

01 Jul 2004

Today, more than 50% of all the outboard engines sold in the world are 4-strokes, right from the smallest engines up to the largest power units, says Honda, which decided in 1964 to take the 4-stroke outboard route. 

CENTAJOINT coupling

01 Jul 2004

Centa Transmissions has developed a new and, they claim, innovative coupling that combines the benefits of the existing and popular CENTAFLEX AGM/ACV with the CENTALINK silent driveshaft to provide a flexible coupling solution that substantially reduces noise and vibration. 

RingProp launches at MAATS

01 Jul 2004

Gosport-based RingProp plc is to launch its ringed propeller to the US market at the Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS) in Las Vegas July 8-11. 

Bruntons launch custom propeller division

01 Jul 2004

Bruntons Propellers is extending its custom designed propellers and stern gear equipment to yacht designers, builders, and owners. This new custom design facility is, they say, in response to the growing requests for help that Bruntons have been receiving as off the shelf products from other manufacturers increasingly fail to produce the performance levels required of them. 

Pulsar meets 'high expectations'

01 Jul 2004

CJR says its new Pulsar range of propellers (or "wheels" to our US cousins) were developed to meet the high expectations of today's boating fraternity. The Pulsar was developed to substantially reduce vibration and noise but still increase performance. 

Suzuki in 'Treat Your Transom' promo

01 Jul 2004

Suzuki Marine has launched a Treat Your Transom promotion to encourage more yachtsmen and powerboat owners to upgrade their auxiliary motor to one of the new generation Suzuki 4-strokes. 

Teleflex displays help Volvo's EVC

01 Jul 2004

TeleflexMorse says its new generation of programmable displays is helping Volvo Penta to evolve its groundbreaking EVC electronic vessel control system.