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PROPULSION: TECHNOLOGY

Vigor’s Gow told MarineNews, “You go into the con- Designed by Incat Crowther, the all-aluminum cata- tract with a working theory – you know you can get the marans will feature MTU 12V4000 M64+ EPA Tier III equipment, to produce the results, but the actual nuts and engines rated 1950 BHP @ 1830 RPM coupled with bolts design work comes later.” Leveraging a close working ZF7600 reduction gears as the propulsion system. Kvichak relationship with PPG, Gow knew the project would come again awarded Nichols Brothers Boat Builders the subcon- together successfully. He adds, “We’ve worked with PPG tract to provide the bolt-on superstructure for the project. many times in the past – the key hulls being the four previ- An exhaust after treatment system will also be included ous hulls for WETA. All had after treatment, all through – and that’s where Paci? c Power Group (PPG) comes in.

Paci? c Power. On those hulls, we did the custom integra- tion of the after treatment in a very similar manner. The

Trusted Partners, Proven OEM’s other notable program was the U.S. Coast Guard RB-M

Paci? c Power Group is a privately held, Vancouver, WA- project. PPG was the engine resource for all those boats. based ? rm. They provide new and remanufactured engines,

This involved 180 boats.” The new vessels will replace two marine power, and power generation products. In this case, of WETA’s 12-vessel ? eet that are approaching the end of the complete propulsion system – and much more – was their expected life. supplied by PPG. According to PPG Vice President Bill

Credit: Vigor

The Ferries at a Glance:

Length (overall): 135’ Draft (max): 6.75’ Engines: MTU 12V4000 M64+

Beam: 38’ Capacity: 400 passengers Speed: 27 knots

Designer: Incat Crowther Reduction Gears: ZF 7600 Operator: WETA 39 www.marinelink.com MN

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