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Zeus® Pod Brochure

Zeus® Pod Brochure
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Controlling Your Boat

HIGH SPEED CONTROL & PRECISE DOCKING THE SHEER ENJOYMENT OF BOATING The Zeus® Pod Drive System offered by Yanmar, for diesel engines from 400mhp to 575mhp, latest technology. It hugely enhances safe, high speed handling of your boat and allows you to manoeuvre and dock with unequalled ease and precision. As a bonus, you can expect significant improvements in full-throttle performance, cruising speed and fuel economy. Each drive moves and can be steered independently. You benefit from outstanding holding in turns and superb throttle response. Smooth, quiet, reliable hydraulic power directs...

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Thrust from the Zeus® Pod Drive System offered So, enjoy your boating as never before, from the engines to drive the boat forward, and performance. And remember that no by Yanmar is horizontal, allowing the full power instead of wastefully pushing down the bow. The hydrodynamic design of the Pod and positioning aft of the counter-rotating propellers create far less drag. Rotational losses are eliminated, no lateral forces are produced and cavitation is reduced markedly. Increased blade dimensions permit larger gear ratios to be used. SAFER BY DESIGN The Zeus® Pod Drive System offered by...

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No matter where you buy your Yanmar-powered craft, no matter where you take it, you can rely on expert and efficient support from the international service dealer network. Zeus® is a Registered Trademark of Mercury Marine.

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Zeus® Pod Drive System Offered By Yanmar In Cooperation With ZF • Entirely compatible with Yanmar diesel engines from 400–575mhp • Outstanding improvements in handling and manoeuvrability • Safety of rear-facing tunnel mounted drive and breakaway skeg • Horizontal thrust resulting in full use of power from the engines • Counter-rotating props stop rotational losses and minimise cavitation • Intuitive single-hand joystick control from the cockpit • Station-keeping software maintains a fixed heading within a tight area • Automated hydraulic trim tabs for best performance and visibility •...

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Yanmar Marine is dedicated to the needs and preferences of people who enjoy boating, and those who support them, all around the world. With regional headquarters in Europe, the United States, South East Asia and Japan, plus full-scale sales and service support facilities in more than 130 countries,Yanmar Marine provides engines, drive systems and accessories for all types of boats, from runabouts to sailing craft, from cruisers to luxury power boats. In pleasure boating, the worldwide reputation of Yanmar Marine is second to none. Head office Yanmar Marine International B.V. • Brugplein 11...

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