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SW/TCH Maritime Funds H2 e-Ferry

SW/TCH Maritime has announced its investment to construct and own the ‘Water Go Round’ e-ferry in collaboration with Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine (GGZEM).SW/TCH Maritime is a New York-based investment platform building the first fleet of zero-emissions maritime vessels in the US. GGZEM is a provider of turn-key hydrogen fuel cell power systems for ships.The 84-passenger e-ferry is currently under construction at the Bay Ship & Yacht shipyard in Alameda, CA using private funding from SW/TCH and a $3 million grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) through the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District)…

Honda Marine on Display at Miami Boat Show

Honda Marine is set to market its complete range of outboard marine four-stroke engines at the 2016 Miami International Boat Show, February 11-15, 2016. At this year’s show, the Honda Marine team will showcase its four-stroke outboard engine, ranging from 2.3 to 250 horsepower, Honda Marine’s full line of current production models meets California Air Resources Board (CARB) 3-Star standards, ensuring their availability and regulatory compliance in all 50 states, the manufacturer said. Important Honda Marine show highlights include a spotlight on the company’s newest marine outboard engine, the Honda BF100.

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Honda Marine Offers New Finance Program

Outboard marine engine manufacturer Honda Marine informs it has chosen inventory finance company Northpoint Commercial Finance as the exclusive provider of a new finance program designed to provide a flexible approach to floorplanning boat/motor/trailer packages for original equipment manufacturers and dealers. By working closely with OEMs, Northpoint and Honda will help dealers reduce their Honda loose outboard financing cost. The program will allow Honda to design programs specific to the OEM and dealer needs in the marine engine market, the company said.

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Honda Marine Launches All-New BF2.3 Portable Outboard

Honda Marine introduced the BF2.3 horsepower four-stroke engine, one of the company’s smallest and most lightweight engines. Replacing the existing Honda BF2 model, the Honda BF2.3 portable outboard engine incorporates a host of Honda-exclusive technologies that provide increased value and benefit to consumers. The new Honda Marine BF2.3 engine features bold new styling, indicative of the innovative design motif for all Honda portables and outboard engines. A sleek, aerodynamic shape and a refined new color and decal scheme provide for a modern appearance.