AMP Complect, Newage Transmissions'' marine equipment distributor in Moscow, has gained Russian River Authority approval for a fully marinised powerpack designed to meet the needs of commercial fishing and workboats operating on the country''s extensive inland waterway and intercoastal network.
Featuring an option of either the PRM 1000 or PRM 1500 gearboxes, the new powerpack is rated at 180 hp at 1,750 rpm, and is the only propulsion system powered by an indigenous engine that has been certified by the Russian waterways authority.
According to Newage Transmissions' marine sales manager Jamie Pratt, "More than 30,000 boats are registered with the authority, and each must be equipped with an approved powerpack. The development by our distributor, AMP Complect, provides a reliable and highly cost-effective, approved propulsion system by harnessing the proven efficiency and durability of our gearboxes with the rugged performance of a domestic V8 engine."
"The unit has already generated a high level of interest from Russian refit specialists and new boat builders alike," he continues. "This market offers massive potential for our marine products range and, with this in mind, we have already started work on the integration of a more powerful approved marine propulsion package, featuring our heavy-duty PRM 1500 and PRM 1750 gearboxes.
"The PRM 1500 carries type approval and, like other Newage marine gearboxes, utilises our well-proven dual countershaft design, enabling full power of up to 500 hp to be transmitted continuously at 2,500 rpm, both ahead and astern."
