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OUTBOARD SUPPLIER

Suzuki GB has partnered with INEOS Britannia to become the offi cial supplier of outboard motors for its fl eet of chase boats, which will support the Challenger of Record for the 37th America’s Cup, to be held in Barcelona in 2024.

The chosen outboard will be the dual-propeller DF325A model, with Suzuki providing the team with 12 units.

Mark Beeley, head of marine & ATV for Suzuki GB said: “We are passionate about all aspects of boating and Team INEOS Britannia are at the very pinnacle of sailing as a sport, so it is a huge honour to partner with them.

“Our outboards are at the forefront of innovation too, so I think as a brand and a team we are very well aligned. We are excited about this partnership and look forward to helping support the team over the next three years.”

Dave Endean, chief operations offi cer for INEOS Britannia, added: “Performance and reliability are key factors for us in everything we do, so Suzuki was the perfect fi t when it came to an outboard supplier for our chase boats. We are very grateful for all the work they have done so far to help our support team get the boats rigged and ready. These outboards will ensure that our support team can keep pace with the race boats during our crucial testing and training.”

INEOS Britannia will be training in Palma and then Barcelona over the next 18 months in the run-up to AC37, which will also feature the fi rst ever Women’s America’s Cup, being raced in the AC40 class.

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Dean Endean, INEOS Britannia’s chief operations offi cer meeting Mark Beeley, head of marine & ATV for Suzuki GB

NEXT GENERATION

From Mercury Marine comes its next generation of 25 and 30hp four-stroke outboards – engineered to be lighter, faster and easier to operate and maintain.

“Mercury’s new 25 and 30hp platform brings new capabilities and a better consumer experience to a wide variety of recreational and commercial boats,” said Chris Drees, Mercury Marine president. “In addition to being lighter, faster and quieter, the new engines in this line-up deliver what boaters have asked for with exciting new options like digital technologies and an ergonomically positioned tiller handle.”

Starting at just 132lb, these new threecylinder engines are 16 per cent lighter than the previous generation. The outboards come in 25 previous generation. The outboards come in 25 and 30hp four-stroke, 25hp SeaPro™ and 25hp and 30hp four-stroke, 25hp SeaPro™ and 25hp ProKicker™ models. ProKicker™ models.

Outboards for Salpa Nautica

Yamaha Motor has announced an agreement with Italian boat builder Salpa Nautica.

The partnership will see the manufacturer supply outboard engines to Salpa Nautica for a variety of the shipyard’s popular craft over the next fi ve years.

These include the Avantgarde 35, recently launched at Cannes Boat Show, as well as a variety of RIBs.

In particular, the outboard engines in use include the XTO 425hp V8 and V6 engines in the Premium segment, a wide range of the High-Power segment (200hp – 90hp) and the 40hp Supreme.

The Salpa Nautica brand was established in 1984 by Neapolitan natives, husband and wife Antonio and Enza Pane.

With a factory on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius and headquarters in Naples, the fi rst vessels built by Salpa Nautica were small outboard powered open boats, a natural match for Yamaha propulsion.

Antonio Pane, managing director of Salpa Nautica, said: “While this new agreement is certainly exciting, it marks only our latest venture together, continuing a decades-old partnership that has always meant great satisfaction for our stakeholders as well as our customers. Reputation is everything in this industry, and for us as representatives of the Neapolitan boat-building tradition, it is deeply personal too.

“That is why we insist on delivering our boats with solutions provided only by the most reliable and trusted brands. As far as propulsion goes, that means working with Yamaha. And if our long history of successes together is any indication, it goes a long way!”

POD DRIVE LAUNCHED

The new ePropulsion OEM Pod Drive 10kW, unveiled at Southampton International Boat Show, has been awarded the runner-up spot in the show’s Exhibitor Environmental Awards.

Designed to propel medium sized yachts and sailboats up to 10 tonnes, the OEM pod drive 10kW is ideal for boats such as 35ft sailing yachts and can be fi tted as twin pods for larger boats and catamarans. Compact and lightweight, it weighs just 39kg.

Rated up to 1,500rpm, the pod drive has an input power of 10kW which gives a comparable performance to a 30hp diesel inboard.

As it is an external pod drive, it just requires space for batteries and control panels, releasing considerable internal capacity for additional storage or cabin space.

Available with the option of a single or dual controller it has a remote control function and a docking mode and has a 4.3’ separate smart touch screen display unit with back lighting, which provides speed, battery output, range data and can be integrated into NMEA2000 systems.

The data from the OEM Pod Drive 10kW is integrated with the Boating Internet of Things system developed by ePropulsion. Real time data for speed, power, track, mileage, safety alarm and other functions are monitored via the internet.

This new electric solution will be offered by ePropulsion together with customised battery options for the specifi c range, power and builders’ design specifi cations, suitable for new boat builds, owners’ requirements and electric conversions. www.epropulsion.uk