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PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY

Many police and patrol vessels have speed, maneuverability and seakeeping requirements as well as a need for quick ac- celeration, which Schroetter says makes 600B drives a great candidate for these types of vessels. “Our drives have great speed potential, ability to maneuver well and are also highly ef- ?cient,” Schroetter says, adding that Konrad drives are capable of carrying a variety of loads during displacement ?uctuations.

High input torque rating and long maintenance intervals also make Konrad drives well-suited for commercial and mili- tary customers. Konrad’s website says some U.S. Navy vessels reported 10,000 hours logged on single units designed to deliv- er 2,000 hours. The 680B has been tested well over 100 hours

Silverships running full power at 580hp, 925 lb-ft diesel engine torque.

strong, with several new application start-ups and a signi?cant

In addition, Schroetter says he has seen electric/hybrid ap- amount of parts sales before the coronavirus pandemic began plications become more and more relevant every year. “Be- ing that the Konrad drives do not have any internal shifting to make its presence felt across the globe. But other than a mechanism the stern drive can be connected directly to the few vendor-related delivery issues, Konrad has been able to motor leaving the forward and reverse shifting to be done in maintain steady business, in part by carrying extra inventory the motor,” he says. “This makes for a very simple and solid to ensure shipments meet delivery deadlines.

“In terms of order volume, we have seen no decline to this propulsion system and with our dual propeller technology. point,” Schroetter says. “We have continued to receive a fair

You will also see gains in ef?ciency.”

Schroetter says Konrad ended 2019 and started 2020 amount of activity for quoting new applications.”

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