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Full Hydraulic
Operation: Inline, Offset or Down Angle Output Shaft |
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The PRM750 marine gearbox is purpose built for use
in both
pleasure craft and commercial boats; its twin countershaft design
provides separate oil-operated multi-disc clutches (which need no
adjustment) for ahead and astern drive allowing full rated power to be
transmitted in either direction. |
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To cater for the widest possible variety
of boats, the PRM750 is offered in three different configurations:
inline, with offset output shaft and with 8° down angle output shaft.
Reduction ratios available are 1.09:1, 1.459:1, 1.935:1, 2.565:1,
2.904:1 and 3.952:1 (3.952:1 reduction is not available on in-line or
down-angle gearboxes) all of which can provide either left-hand or right-hand propeller
rotation In "ahead", making the gearbox particularly well suited to
twin engine installations. |
| The gearcase is constructed of high
grade cast iron, internally ribbed for rigidity and strength, and
consists of two separate halves to facilitate servicing, the oil pump
and hydraulic control valves being externally mounted for easy
accessibility. |
| A Special Feature of the PRM750 is the
direct drive power take-off which is available as an optional extra;
this will power a hydraulic pump to SAE J744C type 'B' specification,
thus providing an economical and space efficient means of driving
on-board machinery |
| The robust and reliable
hydraulic system uses lubricating oil of the same viscosity as that used
in the engine, and helps ensure good boat handling by its rapid rapid
response to movements of the operating lever. |
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| The operating lever itself has
a positive neutral detent, which assists the setting-up of the remote
control operating unit whilst for added security, to guard against the unlikely event of hydraulic
failure all gearboxes incorporate a mechanical lock-up
device so that the boat can be brought safely back to port. |
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| The Newage Trolling Valve is
also offered as an optional extra. This is electronically operated
which allows variable speed of the propeller to zero whilst allowing a
minimum engine speed of up to 1200 rpm. |