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Visit tradeaboat.com.au for the latest news updatesTwin Disc Pacific has been
appointed the exclusive
regional distributor for the
innovative Seatorque Marine
Propulsion System.
The multi-award winning
Boss is an oil-filled and
self-contained shaft and
thrust-bearing assembly,
supplied as a complete unit
from transmission output
coupling to propeller end.
The non-rotating full-
length shaft casing and
thrust bearing assembly
reduces mechanical losses
to two per cent, maintaining
power where you want it –
for propulsion.
The Boss also claims
unrivalled ruggedness in
operation and the lowest
underbody drag of anyThe Boating Industry
Association of Victoria
(BIAV) has announced that
the board has appointed
John Temple as its new chief
executive officer.
Temple was already
working as interim CEO and
following the election of a
new board, the role has been
made permanent.
“With his vast experience
and knowledge of the
marine industry, we are
confident in his ability
to assist in leading the
association,” BIAV president
Mark Crockford said.
Temple was previously
the general manager for
Mercury Marine Australia,New Zealand and Pacific.
He has also previously
been involved with several
marine organisations,
including as a board
member of BIAV.
“We will be working very
hard to develop tangible
benefits for our members.
We have an exciting
Melbourne Boat Show
coming in June [and] a solid
groupofboardmembers
and sub-committee
members to drive the areas
of membership, events,
advocacy, education and
finance,”Templesaid.
John Temple can be
contacted on (03) 8696-
or at [email protected].NEW BIAV CEO
The
Boss
system currently available.
Suited to vessels from
30 to 200 feet, it reduces
friction, improves efficiency
and allows the use of softer
engine mounts as it bolts to
the hull, transferring thrust
from the propellers to the
hull rather than the engine.
The use of cardan shafts
to attach Seatorque to the
engine eliminates alignmentissues, and there are no
outdrive-type appendages
vulnerable to damage if
impacted or bottomed
out and no costly multiple
propellers to damage in the
event of contact with debris.
International boat builders
including Grand Banks,
Outer Reef, Nordhavn,
Fleming and Marlow use
them, and now Seatorqueis represented in the Pacific
region, making it a practical
choice for local builders.
Seatorque offers a full
two-year/500-hour limited
international warranty with
worldwide sales and service
support. Twin Disc Pacific
will showcase the Seatorque
range at SCIBS 25-28 May.
Visit http://www.twindisc.com.au
for more.