Sterndrive makers focus on brains- not brawn
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Leading manufacturers Mercury Marine and Volvo Penta are producing engines with enhanced features. MercuryEs MerCruiser is a dry-joint exhaust system that eliminates the likelihood of water seeping into the engineEs interior components. The SmartCraft Digital Throttle & Shift from Mercury provides a smooth operation of the engine control, precise shifting and synchronize engines. VolvoEs Ocean Series are built using composite materials that are lighter, stronger and more impact resistant. The additional features of the Ocean series are ease of maintenance and interchangeable blades.
Publication Name: Soundings Trade Only
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0194-8369
Year: 2003
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2004: After three down years, the outlook turns upbeat
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2004-year forecasts for the marine industry are made by industry executives like Clint Moore, chief executive officer of Volvo Penta of the Americas, Cynthia Trudell, president of Sea Ray Boats and David Ritz, chief executive officer of BoaterEs World.
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Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0194-8369
Year: 2004
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Industry racking up outboard 'firsts'
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The number of marine outboard segment industry 'firsts' created blips on the radar screen in 2004. Mercury Marine unveils its project X, Bombardier touts E-TEC engines, and Yamaha adds a 300-hp direct injection 2-stroke.
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Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0194-8369
Year: 2004
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