E.P. Barrus Ltd will be showcasing the Mercury 180hp diesel outboard at
Seawork next month, which has been developed for military users for applications
where petrol is either not available or carries a fire risk.
The 3-litre, 600
Vee, 2-stroke V6, diesel burning outboard engine has the benefits of being a
cost effective and weight-saving alternative to a marine inboard diesel engine.
This diesel engine can also easily replace current 2 and 4-stroke outboards of a
similar size and weight due to their identical mounting points. The US military
has already undertaken tests, and Barrus is continuing to test with the UK
MoD.
Mark Coleman, General Manager, Special Products and R&D Divisions,
E. P. Barrus Ltd comments, “The engine is the culmination of a long-standing
project between Barrus, Mercury and our military customers to devise an
alternative to the petrol outboard. This engine is the same power and physical
weight as the 200hp petrol version and will, for this reason, fit on the back of
a vessel with no modification.”
The new mid-range Mariner FourStroke
outboards will also be shown for the first time at Seawork. Offering the
ultimate combination of power and thrust, these new engines feature unsurpassed
fuel economy, extreme reliability and smooth, quiet operation – all in a
lightweight, compact package.
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