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Yanmar pushes Novurania 11.6m Chase 38 yacht tender to highest speed

December 09, 2011

Novurania’s luxury Chase 38 yacht tender and sport boat is in a class of its own. Its rich, sophisticated amenities suit accurately a sleek, deep V hull design with a high freeboard for a smooth, dry ride. That’s fortunate, because the new Yanmar 8LV-370 from Mastry Engine Center pushes this unique yacht tender to previously unattained speeds.

Novurania Chase 38 yacht tender

Novurania Chase 38 yacht tender

“The new Yanmar 8LV is intriguing,” said Robert Collada, president of Novurania of America. “We were never able to get the Chase 38 above 50 mph. But with twin 370 hp Yanmar 8LV diesels, it tops out at 56 mph. This is the fastest it’s ever gone, we’re very excited about the performance.”

“We now have greater weight capacity due to the lighter Yanmar engines, which also deliver more horsepower for their weight. And they’re the quietest engines we’ve ever run,” he said. Both the Yanmar 8LV 370 and 320 hp models are new options on the Novurania Chase 38, with twin Yanmar 260 hp diesels now listed as standard power.

Chase 38 yacht tender by Novurania

Chase 38 yacht tender by Novurania

Collada has equally positive comments on Novurania’s relationship with Mastry Engine Center, the local Yanmar distributor. “Their team is professional and very responsive to our needs. They assist with sea trials and are always right there to answer questions,” he said.

Novurania is so sold on Yanmar, and the support it receives from Mastry, that powerful and lightweight 260 hp diesels are also used on the Chase 31 and throughout the company’s offerings. This includes the four-model Launch series, paired to Hamilton jet drives, and the four Custom line models, which are IO packages. And brand new from Novurania is the Chapman series, three models with a unique opening bow for easy entry, sporting Yanmar 260 hp diesel engines with Hamilton jet drives.

The 11.6m Chase 38 yacht tender features a low-profile console which allows a snug fit into most yacht tender bays. All electronics are flush mounted and incorporated into a unique fold-down POD system. Console space is freed up for entertainment and communication equipment thanks to NMEA interfaces for gauge data through the GPS unit. A stereo system with an iPod docking station is standard.

Elegant touches such as a side entry door, recessed swimming ladder, plush helm seats, full teak package and custom hull colors add style to the Novurania tender Chase 38. Enhanced comfort for those aboard comes from leather-feel seating on the full sunpad and lounge area, a freshwater system with shower and drawer-style refrigeration unit.

Yanmar’s 8LV combines diesel’s long life with impressive performance comparable to a big block V-8 gas engine, while consuming up to 40% less fuel. At a dry weight of 992 lbs., it’s also about 200 lbs. lighter than similar gas engines.  EPA Tier 3-compliant, the common rail fuel injected, twin turbocharged Yanmar 8LV idles at 550 rpm and tops out at 3,800 rpm.  It offers exceptionally smooth, quiet and powerful acceleration with impressive torque through a wide rpm range.

Dometic Marine New Aftermarket Sales Manager for Poland

December 05, 2011

Dometic Marine, the world-known supplier of marine air conditioning, sanitation systems, electronics and galley equipment has recently named Aneta Mielniczuk as Aftermarket Sales Manager for Poland. Based in Warsaw, Poland, Mielniczuk´s main responsabilities are driving sales, further strengthening customer relationships and establishing new partners within the country.

Aneta Mielniczuk - Dometic Marine New Aftermarket Sales Manager

Aneta Mielniczuk - Dometic Marine New Aftermarket Sales Manager

With many years’ experience of sales and business development in the automotive industry in Poland and abroad, Mielniczuk boasts a wide set of skills that will prove invaluable to the expansion of Dometic Marine’s presence in the country. Her vast knowledge of manufacturing, distribution and retail operations will be seamlessly transferred to the marine industry and further benefit the company’s growth.

Marcin Klimczewski, Managing Director of Dometic Poland, comments: “Poland is an important region for Dometic Marine and we are seeing a continuous growth within the leisure boating market that requires a driven and experienced Aftermarket Sales Manager. Bringing Aneta on-board will allow us to enhance the service provided to our existing customers as well as increase brand awareness and business growth through several new channels and markets.”

Mielniczuk adds: “The marine industry is fast expanding in Poland and I am very excited to be part of Dometic Marine’s growth there. It is such a renowned company with a large profile and portfolio of industry-leading products and I’m looking forward to rising to the challenges that my new role will bring.”

Dometic Marine is the world’s leading supplier of marine air conditioning, sanitation and other equipment from premium brands Cruisair®, Marine Air Systems® and SeaLand® as well as its own Dometic brand. The company offers the world’s largest marine network of trained and certified sales and service teams to support customers globally.

Cummins and Mercury Marine´s transition from CMD joint venture

December 02, 2011

Mercury Marine and Cummins will move from their Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Marine (CMD) joint venture to a strategic supply arrangement between the two companies to more effectively and efficiently serve customers in the global diesel marine market.

CMD logo

All business activities will move from CMD to the parent companies, with completion of the transition anticipated by mid-2012. CMD will conduct business as usual through the transition.

Growth in the marine market is strategically important to Mercury Marine and Cummins. Cummins and Mercury Marine will each utilize their respective parent company resources to develop, manufacture, sell, distribute and service diesel engines, drives, pods and related parts, accessories and services.

This announcement follows the decision in October that CMD’s High Speed Diesel line will shift to Mercury Marine. Mercury Marine will integrate CMD’s High Speed Diesel range into its product portfolio and will sell, service and support these products through its global sales and distribution network. With this decision regarding the joint venture, Mercury Marine will also offer its drives, riggings, engine control systems and propellers through these same distribution channels.

Cummins will continue to use Mercury Marine drives and control systems in conjunction with its extensive offering of mid-range and heavy-duty marine engines. This move will leverage Cummins’ strong global distribution footprint and create additional synergy with other Cummins recreational marine products, including marine generator sets offered under the Cummins Onan brand.

Cummins and Mercury established the CMD joint venture in 2002 to supply integrated diesel propulsion systems to the worldwide recreational and commercial marine markets.

Caterpillar new Perkins Engine facility in India

December 01, 2011

Caterpillar Inc. reported that it will create a new, state-of-the-art, $150 million engine manufacturing facility in India for the production of Perkins branded 4000 Series engines. Perkins is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar. The company is also investing an additional $62 million in its existing offhighway truck manufacturing facility in Chennai. The new investment to expand truck capacity in Chennai is in addition to a $108 million investment for Chennai that Caterpillar reported in 2010. Together these new investments will help support customers in India and other growth markets, and are part of Caterpillar’s goal to be the leader in its industry in India.

Perkins Engine

Perkins 1300 Series EDI Engine

Caterpillar Group President Rich Lavin and Caterpillar India and ASEAN country manager Kevin Thieneman announced the new investments during an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Caterpillar’s manufacturing facility in Thiruvallur, India.

“The Government of India has embarked on an aggressive plan to accelerate road construction and overall infrastructure development, and Caterpillar and our dealers are continuing to make investments in India to support these growth plans,” Lavin said. “The investments we announced today will ensure that our customers have access to world class solutions to complete projects on time and at the lowest owning and operating costs.”

As part of Caterpillar’s 2015 corporate strategy, the company is aggressively investing to increase capacity for a wide range of products in key growth markets such as India and is continuing to invest to support customers in developed economies such as North America, Europe and Japan.

“As our earlier investments in India have neared completion, Caterpillar is moving rapidly to respond to market conditions in India and to make these additional new investments,” Thieneman said. “This new investment will play a role in developing our technology further while benefiting our customers who are playing a vital role in the transformation of the Indian economy,” Thieneman added.

The location for the new Perkins engine facility has yet to be determined, although the site selection process is expected to be completed in the near future. Caterpillar currently has three manufacturing facilities, a logistics services base and a research and development center in India.

C A Clase rewarded by KVH for their 2011 performance

November 21, 2011

C A Clase, the UK’s leading distributor of marine electronics for the leisure and commercial marine markets, received three prominent awards from the leading manufacturer – KVH, during METS 2011 . On Monday 14th November, C A Clase received the ‘Biggest Total Turnover in 2011’ accolade at the company’s annual distributor awards, for the third year in a row. The company was also awarded ‘The Most TracVision Products Sold’ and ‘The Largest Airtime Revenue.’

C A Classe team with KVH awards

C A Classe team with KVH awards

Andrew Bush, Managing Director at C A Clase, commented: “We are absolutely delighted to have received three awards and to be recognised as KVH’s biggest leisure marine distributor outside the US. 2011 has been a challenging year for the industry, but our ongoing customer support and service has seen us through another good year.”

David Tropp Hag, Regional Sales Manager at KVH, said: “C A Clase has been the exclusive UK distributor for KVH for many years. To achieve the Biggest Total Turnover award for three years in a row is a fantastic achievement and we are delighted with their continued support and commitment. 2011 has been an exciting year, with a number of new product launches, and we are looking forward to continued success for 2012.”

Recognition from KVH further strengthens C A Clase’s firmly-established position as a leading distributor of marine electronics for professional and leisure vessels in Europe, with class-leading satellite communication systems from KVH, including the new HD11 and V3.

GOST™ Phantom Wireless Security & Monitoring System

November 21, 2011

The next generation GOST Phantom Wireless Security & Monitoring system with built-in quad band GPRS/GSM Module replaces the GOST Marine Magellan head unit, but will keep compatibility with the full line of GOST wireless security & monitoring sensors, GOST Inmarsat Satellite GPS Tracking & GOST Watch Surveillance systems.

GOST™ Phantom Wireless Security & Monitoring System

GOST™ Phantom Wireless Security & Monitoring System

The system has a completely revamped sleek black design, a crisp blue LCD screen, and many enhanced capabilities – including the ability to report simultaneously via text message as well as traditional two-way voice. The unit can support up to 64 wireless sensors for security and monitoring and eight wireless relays to control virtually any AC/DC functions on board. Some of the wireless monitoring options available include high water in the bilge, Battery bank low voltage, loss of shore power, temperatures in bait/food freezers, smoke, intrusion and much more.

Phantom Wireless Security & Monitoring System by GOST

Phantom Wireless Security & Monitoring System by GOST

Ocean Signal shipment of SafeSea V100 hand-held radio

November 16, 2011

At this year’s METS, Ocean Signal reports the full availability of its SafeSea® V100 GMDSS hand-held radio, which has allowed the company to start the shipment of the product all over the world.

Ocean Signal SafeSea V100 hand-held radio

Ocean Signal SafeSea V100 hand-held radio

The announcement follows Marine Equipment Directive (MED) certification from the British Approvals Board for Telecommunications (BABT) which approves the V100’s use globally.

“Having received full certification of our V100 hand-held radio, we have now commenced shipment of the products to our global distribution and customer base. The V100 completes our existing SafeSea portfolio which offers a range of highly reliable and easy-to-use safety products, each with unique industry leading features,” comments Alan Wrigley, Managing Director, Ocean Signal.

The new Ocean Signal, SafeSea V100 is a rugged, fully featured hand-portable GMDSS radiotelephone which exceeds GMDSS environmental requirements. With ergonomic design, durable laser etched keypad, high contrast backlit LCD and backlit keys the radio is supplied with all the 21 international simplex channels required.

As with all Ocean Signal products, improving battery life has been a primary consideration in the development of the SafeSea V100. A unique feature of the emergency Lithium primary battery is the battery protection tab which avoids inadvertent use. Only when the tab is broken off will the battery operate the radio, ensuring the pack is at full capacity when needed. The tab is not replaceable and the battery is clearly marked ‘Used’ underneath the tab. The battery is classified as non-hazardous for shipment and can be user replaced.

In addition, a highly efficient transmitter helps to maximise the battery life giving significant improvement over other products on the market, providing typically 16 hours operation even at -20C. In addition, a Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery pack is available with rapid charger that can be desk or wall mounted, for day to day on-board use. An accessory socket option is also available for users requiring helmets or headsets.

Communications and safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal is showcasing its full range of SafeSea products at this year’s METS, which includes the E100 and E100G EPIRBS, S100 SART and the V100 GMDSS hand-held radio, on the stand 03.121.

Index Marine Ltd with extended product lines at METS

November 16, 2011

Index Marine Ltd, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of marine electrical installation equipment is present at this year’s METS, where it presents its series of DG deck glands as well as its recently extended Bulgin range of products.

Index Marine Deck gland range

Index Marine Deck gland range

The Index Marine Ltd DG range is available in UV stable nylon, marine grade anodised aluminium and in response to customer requests for a high polish fitting for luxury yachts, a polished 316 stainless steel range has also been developed. Index Marine Ltd deck glands are available in an aperture range of 8mm to 50mm, they are easy to fit and do not require the removal of fitted connectors to complete the installation.

The deck glands have passed the British standard BS EN 60529:1992, with the highest level of ingress protection certification at IP68. This confirms their complete protection against water, dust, sand etc.

The recent extension to the Bulgin products, which are intended to improve standards of on-board connectivity, now includes the Mini Buccaneer series of circular sealed plugs and sockets which have numerous applications for external or internal use where protection against water ingress is paramount.

In addition to the Buccaneer Power connectors the range also includes connectors specifically designed for data with USB and Cat 5 Ethernet IP68 plugs and sockets manufactured to the same high quality to ensure trouble free connections for data sources. Additional new Bulgin products which are now available from Index Marine Ltd include panel mount and IP66 inline fuse holders and toggle switch boots.

Tim Goodman, Sales Director of Index Marine Ltd commented on the exhibition: “METS is the perfect opportunity for us to meet with other industry experts as well as current and potential clients. As Index Marine continues to develop and extend its range of equipment, it is imperative to attend shows such as this one to ensure that our products are reaching all the right people in the marine industry.”

Index Marine Ltd.’s wide range of electrical installation equipment is supplied through its network of distributors in Europe and in the USA and is on display at stand number 03.118 at METS.

Index Marine´s waterproof Side Entry gland at METS

November 16, 2011

Index Marine Ltd, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of marine electrical installation equipment presents its new Side Entry (SE) cable gland at this year’s METS, ahead of their release to the market, expected in early 2012.

Index Marine Side Entry gland

Index Marine Side Entry gland

Offering the best possible watertight solution for cable entry, the SE gland is the perfect solution for vessels with limited space, or when loops from a conventional top entry gland are not appropriate. Made from tough UV stable glass reinforced Nylon, the SE gland is ideal for cable transits through the deck, coach roof or bulkhead for items including solar panels, side mount navigation lights, VHF or other cables with a size range of 2 to 12mm in diameter.

Available in two sizes, the SE1 is suitable for cable sizes 2mm to 8mm and the larger SE5 can fit cable diameters of 7mm to 9mm or 10mm to 12mm. Easy to fit, the SE glands come equipped with all the necessary fixing and full fitting instructions.

This extension to Index Marine Ltd.’s product line complements its popular deck gland range, available in UV stable nylon, marine grade anodised aluminium and a polished stainless steel range. Offered in a range of sizes from 8mm to 50mm, they are easy to fit and do not require the removal of fitted connectors to complete the installation.

Dometic Marine new WhisperFan Controller

November 15, 2011

Dometic Marine, the world’s leading supplier of marine air conditioning presents its new WhisperFan Controller to the European market at this year’s METS. Offering yacht owners an easy and economical solution to very loud AC-motor-driven fans, the WhisperFan Controller uses pulse-width modulation (PWM) to make any AC-driven fan as silent as a DC-driven fan, while also offering overload protection for the blower motor.

Dometic Marine WhisperFan Controller

Dometic Marine WhisperFan Controller

Compatible with all Cruisair® and Marine Air Systems® cabin controls, the WhisperFan Controller is simply installed between the electrical box and the blower. By pulsing the voltage hundreds of times faster than is possible with triacs (electronic switches) used by other fan-quieting technologies, the innovative device ensures a smoother motor current, resulting in extreme low-noise output.

The WhisperFan Controller makes blower fans up to 6 dBA (decibels adjusted) quieter than standard speed-controlled AC blowers. That’s a drop of about 50% in what the human ear can perceive.

“Unlike any other fan-quieting device on the market, the WhisperFan Controller also provides versatile user-defined fan-speed manipulation and supports cabin controls with 3, 5 and 6 speeds,” comments Matteo Giovanetti, Director of Technology, Dometic Marine. “For example, if the yacht owner feels there is too much of a jump between the blower’s ‘low’ and ‘medium’ settings and not enough of a difference between the ‘medium’ and ‘high’ settings, they can readjust and fine-tune fan output for each setting to suit their preferences.”

By cleverly monitoring the electrical current going to the fan motor, the WhisperFan Controller will shut down if the level goes too high, providing overload protection for itself and the blower it is connected to. This is a smarter method of overload protection than what a fan typically uses, which is based on heat level.

Supporting blowers that are 208-240VAC/50-60 Hz for either direct expansion (DX) or chilled water systems, the WhisperFan Controller works with blowers up to 3 amps.

Dometic Marine is launching its extensive range of new products to the European market at METS, including the WhisperFan Controller. For further information please visit the Dometic Marine team at stands 01.615, 01.715 and 10.417 during METS, 15th – 17th November 2011.

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