Marine PowerSource 1.2019
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POWER A publication of John Deere Power Systems — Marine Edition _ AWARD-WINNING SUNREEF YACHTS STRUT THEIR STUFF PAGE 3 SEA EXPLORER OFFERS EDUCATION AT SEA PAGE 9 CRUISE THE CROATIAN COAST ON ADRIATIC SUN PAGE 12 FERRIES OF THE ARCTIC CIRCLE PAGE 14 A PERFECT PAIRING JOHN DEERE ENGINES PROPEL NEW BRISTOL BAY BOAT PAGE 6

ON THE COVER North River Boats launches its first Bristol Bay boat with a single PowerTech™ 6135SFM85 engine. The customizable Sunreef 80 is an all-around sailing leisure yacht ideal for exclusive getaways, charter, and transoceanic adventures. North River Boats of Roseburg, Oregon, continues to expand its extensive line of heavy-gauge vessels with the launch of a new Bristol Bay commercial fishing boat. The 10-meter (32-foot) Dick Smitha hull packs up to 7 metric tons (16,000 pounds) of fish and is offered in single or twin jet propulsion, as well as a single prop, such as the commercial...

The spacious flybridge offers additional dining and lounging options. can effortlessly enter and exit ports, and dock. The engines drive four SPW folding propellers at a ratio of 1:2,493; for quick trips, the engines can be engaged alone. Engine maintenance is easy, as the spacious hulls provide ample access to service the engines from all sides. “These engines can be operated at low rpm which I believe contributes to low vibration, fuel efficiency, and long engine life,” adds Lapp. “This makes both us and our customers happy.” Sunreef has been using John Deere 168-kW (225-hp) PowerTech...

North River Boats combines a legendary 10-meter (32-foot) hull with a 429-kW (575-hp) PowerTech 13.5L seawatercooled marine engine. A PERFECT PAIRING North River Boats launches its first Bristol Bay boat, powering it with a John Deere engine North River Boats in Roseburg, Oregon, is one of the largest heavy-gauge aluminum boat manufacturers in the United States with an estimated 10,000 vessels plying the water today. The company offers 12 models of recreational sport-fishing boats and a diverse range of commercial vessels, including pilot boats, patrol boats, crew boats, fireboats, and...

fish fast, and he wanted a robust steering system that wasn’t going to fail. The Bristol Bay has a wheel drive on the deck gear, which provides more pulling capacity and torque so that you can pull a net and pick fish while towing a net. and Gregg's Diesel in Dillingham. They are among 11 other John Deere marine dealers throughout Alaska. Did you purchase the engine through your John Deere engine distributor, Cascade Engine Center? Blocher: Yes, they performed the sea trials in Naknek to test the engine and make sure the systems were operating properly. They understand, just as we do, that...

"We were looking for fuel-efficient engines that would help minimize our impact on marine life.” — Michel Franck, Association Terre Marine Ecole de la Mer Aboard Sea Explorer, Michel Franck engages the public toward greater understanding and enthusiasm for marine life and more responsible behavior. Sea Explorer plays a fundamental role in the Association Terre Marine Ecole de la Mer, which Franck and Bourguignon set up in 2014 to contribute to sustainability in the Mediterranean. They aim to engage the public toward greater understanding and enthusiasm for marine life and more responsible...

The MS Adriatic Sun offers cruisegoers a luxury experience along the Dalmatian Coast that keeps them right in the middle of the action. Sleek and agile, the MS Adriatic Sun offers cruise-goers a luxury experience along the Dalmatian Coast Croatia is well-known for its enchanting coast, which draws visitors from around the world to its historic towns, beautiful bays, and coves. And to view it in sheer luxury, you can’t beat the MS Adriatic Sun. Launched in June 2018, Adriatic Sun was specially designed to easily maneuver in and out of small historic ports. Measuring just 45 meters (144 feet)...

Fort McPfierscn Driven by two John Deere-powered generator sets and four propulsion engines, the Louis Cardinal leaves the community of Tsiigehtchic, located at the confluence of the Mackenzie and Arctic Red rivers. The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) owns and operates the ferries and, seven years ago, began the process of repowering its fleet with John Deere engines. Frontier Power Products, a John Deere engine distributor in Delta, British Columbia, has years of experience custom packaging marine engines for GNWT. M/V Louis Cardinal f f^TsHgehtcJik: ^ ■ Eagle Plains . Piet...

On the east coast of Texas along the Gulf of Mexico lies the Port of Corpus Christi. On any given day, large seagoing commercial vessels are anchored in the deep water awaiting the loading and unloading of cargo. About 753 million metric tons (283 million U.S. tons) of cargo moves through the port annually, making it the fifth largest port in the United States in total tonnage. ocated in Aransas Pass, Texas, G & S Marine crew boats are strategically positioned to make daily treks to and from the large seagoing vessels to transfer personnel and supplies. Among them is the Gulf Star. The...

LOOK FOR JOHN DEERE G & S Marine worked with local shipyard Aransas Marine Ways to replace the old V-12 engines with in-line 6-cylinder John Deere 13.5L engines. Marine Ways owner Eddie Gilden stands next to the cradled Gulf Star. “We talked with local marine dealers and heard a lot of good things about John Deere marine engines,” says McRae. That brought him to Billy Pearson at Mid Coast Engine & Transmission, Inc., in Aransas Pass. He and his staff recommended engines that were “exactly what I was looking for,” says McRae: twin John Deere PowerTech™ 6135SFM Tier 3/Stage III A engines....

John Deere Power Systems 3801 West Ridgeway Ave. P.O. Box 5100 Waterloo, Iowa 50704-5100 U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-JD ENGINE (1-800-533-6446) Fax: (319) 292-5075 Email: jdpower@JohnDeere.com JohnDeere.com/jdpower John Deere Power Systems — Marty Wise, Boat Captain The new John Deere PowerTech™ 4045SFM85 marine engine is small but powerful. Its high power-to-weight ratio delivers impressive acceleration and power in a compact engine package — with ratings applicable to both commercial and recreational applications. Get strong performance and quiet operation with the dependable quality you expect...