Repowering
Rethinking repower
Repowering your boat is not just replacing the engine. An integral repower includes a proper assessment of your propulsion system, including your transmission, propellers and controls. A decision to replace or rebuild. A renewal of movement - cruising along like before, or even better than before and reduce fuel consumption and thus decrease life cycle costs. At ZF, we fully understand how critical it is to take the best decision for your repower project. Scroll down and learn everything you need to know for a successful project.
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What is repowering?
Repowering means to replace outdated propulsion systems from existing vessel, with with modern, more cost-effective and economic propulsion components. ZF’s Repowering solutions aim at reducing fuel consumption, thus life cycle costs as well as at extending the service life of the vessels. Repowering can be done with any type of recreational or commercial vessel. Builders and owners know that they can count on ZF Marine, the trusted marine propulsion expert, to keep vessels moving on the water.
Why repowering?
There are many reasons why you should consider repowering your boat. Age of boat and propulsion system, a mechanical failure, changing boat style or performance goals, increase value, improve reliability, among others. Regardless of the reason, you should contact a ZF expert to express your needs, and we will advise you in the best way!
Why is ZF the best choice?
Here are the top three reasons why the industry continuously turns to ZF, the most trusted marine propulsion experts.
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ZF - the best choice
ZF Marine is recognized as an outstanding and reliable partner for propulsion systems in every application. Our knowledgeable staff that knows the industry inside and out, original equipment manufacturing quality, top-notch application engineering and latest technology are some of the advantages that make ZF the best choice. Additionally ZF has strong relationships with all the engine manufacturers, providing any configuration you choose and giving you the freedom of power choice for your repower.
Captain Russel Sinclair counts on ZF Marine for repowering
After 10,000 operating hours, Captain Sinclair needed to repower his fishing boat. With ZF's help, he was able to replace his transmission and upgrade his control system. The result is a boat with fore and aft control stations that’s much easier to operate when he’s out fishing.