Professional BoatBuilder - April-May 2018

Special advertiSing Section

New Products and Processes

Professional BoatBuilder’s advertising department uses this section of the magazine

to publish excerpts from press releases showcasing the newest products and processes

in the marine industry. For a more complete selection of press releases dedicated

to new products and processes, please visit proboat.com.

FUEL FILTRATION SYSTEM

KTI Systems Inc. (Southwick, MA) introduces a new fuel filtration system

combining all the tools necessary to ensure clean, uncontaminated fuel

delivery. Features of the system include fuel polishing, filter switching, servic-

ing, clogged filter and water detection warnings, a back-up fuel pump, and

integrated communication. A separate warning and operation panel can be

placed in the cockpit or navigation station for remote monitoring and alarm

control, and there is an option to add a smart phone interface allowing the

operator to monitor the filter warning system and schedule fuel polishing

from a mobile device. Three basic models are available in 60 or 120 gallons

per hour flow rates.

Contact: Andy Keenan, 413-569-3323; http://www.keenanfilters.com

PROJECT DISRUPTION CONCEPT

ZF Marine (Friedrichshafen, Germany) and Special Driveline Technology

introduced a new propulsion concept at the 2017 Fort Lauderdale Interna-

tional Boat Show. The Project Disruption concept allows shaftline boat build-

ers to harness the benefits of contra-rotating propellers, including increased

efficiency, acceleration, and reverse authority. The concept is comprised of

a strut-housed underwater gearbox which transmits power to two-contra

rotating propellers and offers improved reversing performance and low

speed maneuvering by eliminating the propeller torque that currently affects

single shaftline applications. The concept is sized for tow sports boats, but

can be scaled to larger propulsion packages or hybrid systems.

Contact: Martin Meissner; 954-441-4052; [email protected];

http://www.zf.com

TACO MARINE HELM CHAIRS

Taco Marine (Miami, FL) manufactures a variety of high quality, luxury helm

chairs. The Capri helm chair comes in three models: the Standard chair

comes with or without armrests and has a fixed bottom seat, the Capri

Deluxe chair includes adjustable armrests and a 25” or 28” bolster seat,

and the Capri Deluxe bench chair includes adjustable armrests and a 36” or

40” bolster seat. The Captiva helm chair features an ergonomic design for

comfort on long trips and has pleated inserts, folding armrests, and a hinged

bolster pad. The Coastal helm chair comes in a standard or deluxe model,

and is ideal for boats up to 30’. All TACO marine helm chairs are made in the

USA and come with a three-year warranty guarantee.

Contact: TACO Marine; 800-653-8568; http://www.tacomarine.com

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