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www.marinelink.com MN103PRODUCTSJabsco?s New Par-Max Plus Series Water Pressure Jabsco has announced the new Par-Max Plus Series water pres- sure pumps ? available in 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 GPM models andprovide exceptional flow and consistent water pressure to eas- ily handle the demand of multiple outlets at one time. The Par-Max Plus patented co-injected molded diaphragm and larger heavier duty motor brushes significantly extend pump life up to 50% longer than previous models. All Par-Max Plus pumps include soft rubber mounts that sig- nificantly reduce sound vibration, and quick connect fit- tings for ease of installation. Jabsco now offers a complete range of 1-7 GPM water pressure pumps. www.jabsco.com Keel Marine Selects Paramarine Design Software Paramarine advanced marine design software, developed by QinetiQ GRC, has been select- ed by Keel Marine to replace their in-house developed ship design software. For nearly fifty years Keel Marine, who are based in the UK, has delivered naval architecture and marine engineering services globally to an impressive range of commercial and government entities. Keel Marine provides clients with a comprehensive range of design, engineering and project management services cov- ering most types of vessel in the marine and offshore industries along with consultancy services to Government and non-government organizations. www.grc.qinetiq.com Honda Marine Launches All-New BF250 Outboard Honda Marine has introduced the BF250 horsepower (hp) four-stroke engine, the most powerful outboard to join the Honda Marine lineup ? and now the company?s flagship model. The Honda BF250 marine outboard engine incorporates a host of Honda-exclusive technologies, and with a full-throttle RPM range of 5300-6300, the Honda BF250 is a high-performance 3.6 L engine that incorporates an all-new gear case and advance- ments from Honda?s marine outboard engine lines. With models ranging from 2 to 250 horsepower, the Honda Marine full line of current production models certify to California Air Resources Board (CARB) 3-Star standards, ensuring their regulatory compliance in all 50 states. www.marine.honda.com Grooved Piping Technology In an industry where time, costs, safety and sustainability are paramount, grooved mechanical piping technology offers unri-valled benefits. Pioneered 85 years ago by Victaulic, this flame- free joining method is today the most versatile, economical and reliable mechanical pipe-joining system available to own- ers, naval engineers, shipbuilders and repairers. Victaulic has secured AICS approvals for a complete range of prod- ucts, from couplings and fittings to valves and mechanical tees, giving users complete confidence in their perform- ance. A broad variety of vessels and rigs all over the world have already taken advantage of the benefits that come with using the technology in a wide range of applications,such as ballast water piping, sea and fresh water cooling, lube oil, fire and deck wash, and bilge systems. www.victaulic.com Allen Marine?s Aluminum Floating Dry Dock Allen Marine, Inc. has announced the construction of the world's first aluminum floating dry dock. This fully self-contained, eco-friendly unitrepresents a major breakthrough in boat-lifting equipment. The aluminum floating dry dock is 140 feet long, with 42 feet ofspace between the 26-foot tall wing walls. It is capable of lifting vessels of up to 1000 tons, at 5 LT/feet of keel block loading. Unique because it is con- structed entirely of marine-grade aluminum (a high-cal- iber alloy), the unit rivals the strength of steel in terms of durability and strength with the added benefit of being lightweight. The finished surface includes a cathodic pro- tection system that protects it from salt water degradation in the hostile environment of saltwater. www.allenmarine.com MN#11 (98-105):MN 2011 Layouts 10/27/2011 10:23 AM Page 103