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Profiles from the Helm

ZF client stories of life and work on the water, featuring their boats and propulsion systems.

Kyle Broussard, Founder of GatorTail Outboards

Take a trip down South to meet the founder of GatorTail mud motors and bayou enthusiast, Kyle Broussard. With a lifetime spent in the marshes and the same day-to-day boating experiences as his customers, Kyle combines his deep, swamp-traversing knowledge with engineering expertise to create motors and vessels whose reputation has crossed hemispheres. Relied on by both outdoorsmen and commercial users alike, find out how GatorTail products get the job done.

ZF client Kyle Broussard of GatorTail.

Part 1: Forging a Path Through the Mud

Learn the exact moment when Kyle Broussard brought GatorTail to life, and the true uniqueness of these Louisiana-based, globally relevant mud motors.
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ZF client GatorTail outboards.

Part 2: Next-Generation Outboard

Originally built for the needs of duck hunters, GatorTail outboards now have extensive applications. Get to know them, with a sneak peek at the next game-changing innovation.
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ZF client Gatortail Outboards' shop

Part 3: Power of the Bayou Legacy

It’s undeniably clear that passion and cultural identity drive Kyle’s work in GatorTail. Here, he opens up about the human elements that make it all worthwhile.
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Marcos Moran, Founder of Gator Bait Wakeboarding & MasterCraft Consultant

This three-part series spotlights Marcos Moran, a professional wakeboarder and founder of Gator Bait Wakeboard School, detailing his evolution from an early boating enthusiast to an international tournament driver and industry consultant. Moran shares how his extensive experience behind the wheel—supported by high-performance gear like ZF transmissions—informs his precision-based teaching philosophy. By blending his technical expertise as a MasterCraft consultant with a genuine passion for water sports, Moran illustrates how reliability and innovation drive success in both competitive arenas and personalized coaching sessions.

ZF client Marcos Moran of Gator Bait Wakeboard School.

Part 1: A Lifestyle of Making Waves

From early boating days through becoming a wakeboarding pro, ride along with Moran, seasoned wake sports trainer, MasterCraft consultant, and founder of Gator Bait Wakeboard School.
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ZF client Marcos Moran's student does a wakeboard trick.

Part 2: Torque, Tricks & Tournaments

Wakeboarding tournament life is not for the faint of heart. Join the thrills of Moran’s international tournament driving days, where his skills pushed athletes to the top and inform his current teachings.
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Boat belonging to ZF client Marcos Moran of Gator Bait Wakeboard School.

Part 3: Wake, Surf, Repeat

Moran reveals his teaching strategies and what is the greatest reward as a water sports instructor serving riders of all ages, as well as the innovative gear that drives his success.
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Captain Curtis Halliday, Commercial Fisherman Aboard "Haul A Day"

Join ZF for this four-part series, in which we interview ZF client Curtis Halliday about his life and work on the ocean. A commercial fisherman, Halliday is a long-time ZF marine propulsion system user and will share how this equipment keeps him operating efficiently, smoothly and safely as he makes his living by harvesting the unforgiving waters of Nova Scotia.

ZF client Curtis Halliday's boat Haul A Day.

Part 1: Salt in My Blood

Meet Capt. Curtis Halliday, commercial fisherman who owns the boat Haul A Day, equipped with ZF gear. Despite inherent dangers and close calls, Halliday's passion for the seafaring life remains unwavering.
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ZF client Curtis Halliday's boat Haul A Day.

Part 2: Dumping Day is Here

Capt. Halliday kicks off lobster season during Nova Scotia's "Dumping Day," requiring his crew to leave the safety of the docks in the frigid dark to place nearly 400 traps offshore in a race against time.
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ZF client Curtis Halliday's boat with lobsters.

Part 3: Haul A Day

The days are long, but the season is short. Capt. Halliday and his crew embark on a mission to harvest as many lobsters as possible. Between the wild weather and volatile market, will his efforts be enough?
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ZF client Curtis Halliday's boat in the off season.

Part 4: Off Season, But Not Off Duty

When warm weather comes and the lobster season ends, Capt. Halliday's focus shifts to other critical aspects of the job. Because for a fisherman, the work never truly stops—it just shifts with the tide.
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