POWERING AHEAD

SIMON EVERETT ROUNDS UP THIS MONTH’S ENGINE NEWS.

EXTENDED OUTBOARD LINE-UP

WELL, despite the viral interventions across the world the marine industry is one of those that has dug in and continued to develop new products and create new liaisons. Life does go on!

The Italian marine business has always been strong, with world leading products at their heart. In time honoured tradition, the engineers at Selva have been busy all summer in the hive producing more enticing honey in the form of an extended outboard line-up.

This family business can now proudly boast an entire range of outboards from the diminutive and featherlight 2.5hp through to the mighty V6s, boasting up to 250hp based on the proven 4.2 litre Yamaha engine blocks with Drive by Wire electronic controls. All of these new engines can be supplied handed for multiple engine installations and come with high output alternators to maintain a high demand from today’s electronic requirements. For anyone looking to rig or repower, the options have just become a whole lot wider.

In case you needed any further convincing of the commitment to progress from Selva, they have also announced the expansion of their extra tuned range with the Sei Whale 200 being given the XSR treatment. The in-line 4-cylinder, 2785cc motor has been tweaked to produce improved hole-shot, greater grunt through the mid-range just when you need it to get over the hump and on to the plane, faster throttle response and higher fuel economy for extended range from the same fuel volume.

Exciting times. Just think, what if they wave the magic XSR wand over the V6 outboards to give them an extra 10 per cent performance?

BENEFITS OF SAILDRIVE

THERE comes a time when the gallant, young thruster becomes an elder statesman and exchanges the thrill of hard charging through waves with the spray in their face for sedate progress in dry, quiet luxury.

When that time comes Yanmar have the situation covered with their new SD15 saildrive for use with larger horsepower engines than previously catered for, giving the benefi ts of saildrive to hulls that were otherwise reliant on conventional machinery. The test bed for the new SD15 was a Kufner 54 and another unit has been installed in a Sunreef 50 with excellent results.

The SD15 is made by ZF and is compatible with the Yanmar 4-cylinder common rail engines: 4JH80, 4JH110 and 4JH150.

Built from a specially treated alloy to maximise corrosion resistance the installation is simplifi ed and space freed up aboard to give the designer more freedom. Those on board will appreciate the low vibration, greater hydrodynamic effi ciency and reduced drag for quieter operation and greater fuel effi ciency.

The drive is engaged through a multidisc hydraulic clutch for smooth operation and easier gear changes. The SD15 is ideally optimised with the Flexofold folding propeller, which is already known for its low drag operation. This new development is aimed at monohulls and catamarans in the 50ft – 65ft bracket and will make the installation easier and more cost effective while at the same time increasing the fl exibility of the interior design possibilities, but keep it under your hat, we do not want this knowledge going viral.

Harbour Commissioner Wanted

Lymington Harbour is a trust port managed by an independent board of nine Commissioners plus the Harbour Master/Chief Executive. The harbour is a valuable community asset and the Commissioners play an important part in shaping its future for current and succeeding generations.

We are seeking to appoint a Harbour Commissioner with current experience of commercial operations within the leisure marine and/or commercial marine industries. Experience may include marine product manufacture, boat and engine maintenance, chandlery sales or boat building, but any other relevant marine related experience will be considered. Knowledge of these industries and operations can help to inform the service provisions and operations of Lymington Harbour.

We are an equal opportunities organisation and the Commissioners fully recognise the benefi ts that a diverse board brings. Applicants should be good team players who can work collaboratively with the existing Board to deliver the best outcomes for the harbour and its community of stakeholders.

The position is voluntary (unpaid). Commissioners meet at least six times a year and are appointed for a term of three years.

If you are interested, we would very much like to hear from you. The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd November 2020.

Further details can be obtained from our website at www.lymingtonharbour.co.uk/job-vacancies or by contacting Ryan Willegers (Harbour Master/Chief Executive) at the following address. Lymington Harbour Commissioners Harbour Offi ce, Bath Road,Lymington, SO41 3SE