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as a disappearing bulkhead that opens the salon to the alfresco cockpit with breakfast bar . Below deck , three peaceful and private sleeping accommodations for six adults alongside two heads provide space and comfort for all onboard .
Volvo Penta Twin Forward Drive
As an extension of the Forward Drive propulsion system , the new iteration is now available to power the world ' s largest surf boats . Volvo Penta has created an extension of the forward-facing , counter-rotating prop design with the new Volvo Penta Twin Forward Drive , paired with a Volvo Penta V8-400hp gasoline engine . The original propulsion drives were completely redesigned with a new size and hydrodynamic shape to accommodate twin applications . The complete Twin Forward system features improved high-speed stability and lower noise levels and was optimized to create a more surfable wake , enhanced by an upgraded Watersports Control operating system .
Wavve Boating Discover
Powered by over 75,000 crowd-sourced points of interest populated by the Wavve Boating community , this new feature from Wavve Boating makes it easy for boaters to uncover top boating destinations . Similar to the ‘ For You Page ’ on many social media platforms , and in the spirit of the ‘ Explore ’ tab in Google Maps , the ‘ Discover ’ tab provides real-time , custom listings for every boater , specific to the area they are searching . Using the “ Discover ” tab , a boater can select a popular destination , explore details provided by other mariners , and if desired , easily calculate a safe , and efficient route to that location . The calculated route will consider the draft of their vessel and current water level conditions .
Yamaha Marine Siren Connected Boat App
The Siren Connected Boat app is a robust marine Internet of Things ( IoT ) experience created with significant benefits to consumers , dealers and boat builders . For consumers , the app allows them to monitor , control , track and maintain their boat from anywhere , in the palm of their hand . For dealers and boat builders , it includes three new B2B products for customization and branding , campaign management , and it will be the first systems of its kind providing real world boat usage data back to dealers and boat builders .
YANMAR SD60 Rope Cutter
The YANMAR SD60 Rope Cutter is a stainless-steel circular saw blade fitted between the SD60 sail drive lower leg and the propeller . This safety feature has been designed to prevent these objects getting tangled around the propeller shaft by cutting them into smaller pieces when the propeller shaft is turning . Suitable for both mono hulls and catamarans , the SD60 Rope Cutter is ideal for a range of cruising sailors , charter boat operators and sailing schools , and has been designed to enhance safety and reduce maintenance costs and downtime .
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