Integrated Propulsion Systems
Volvo Penta Buys Majority Stake in Seven Marine
Volvo Penta informs it has signed an agreement to become the major owner of U.S. based outboard motor manufacturer, Seven Marine, enabling the Swedish company to extend its scope of integrated propulsion systems. “With this acquisition, Volvo Penta is entering the outboard motor segment,” said Volvo Penta president, Björn Ingemanson. Volvo Penta said the deal will broaden its technology platform, while Seven Marine will be able to further develop its existing outboard technology to satisfy a wider range of needs for its customer base.
Yanmar to Display New Diesels at Cannes
The first public preview of a new series of common-rail leisure-marine diesel engines in the 400-500mhp power sector is presented by Yanmar Marine International (YMI) at the this year's Cannes' Festival de la Plaisance, September 8-13. YMI, in conjunction with its French distributor Fenwick, is unveiling a preproduction six-cylinder 6LY440 unit with one of the highest power-to-weight ratios in its class at the Mediterranean's premier in-water boat show. The new 6LY440 is rated at 440mhp at 3,300 rpm and is one of a new 6LY2…
