Let me preface this in saying that my next boat will be diesel powered. This is partially because of the kind of torque thats inherent to this type of engine. However- its becoming more and more apparent to me that biodiesel is the way to go. If you're interested in knowing more, let me know.
In the meantime, enjoy- and hopefully Tige will take note:
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MasterCraft enter exclusive co-operation with Volkswagen Marine
Exclusivity agreed for diesel power options on MasterCraft ski boats
Salzgitter / Isle of Man, December 1st 2006 – MasterCraft as leading manufacturer of high profile ski boats and performance craft will be offering Volkswagen’s most advanced marine diesel engine, the Audi-based three litre TDI 225-6, in their boat models “MariStar 280” and the World Record competition ski boat “ProStar 190”
After almost one year of joint development efforts, the two companies are now in a position to offer their customers a new marriage of high technology packages:
MasterCraft ski boats are globally appreciated for their build quality and leading edge design, but even more so for the continuously applied perfectionism aimed at the needs of today’s water skiing and wakeboarding community. The result is a range of uncompromising craft which are often elected for tough commercial use profiles.
Whereas these boats have until now only been available with large capacity gasoline engines based on U.S. designs, two boat models are now available with the latest of high technology diesel packages in the marine market. The Volkswagen Marine TDI 225-6 is at this present time the only marine diesel in its class to use piezo controlled, third generation common rail injection. This provides low noise and vibration levels which are proven to be superior in comparison with existing V-8 gasoline marine engines.
At the same time, the TDI 225-6 uses variable turbo charging and an extremely fast electronic management to offer even more spontaneous acceleration than gasoline engines of supposedly higher rating – eliminating any noticeable trace of previously known “turbo lag”.
Users of this new diesel option will, in comparison with the gasoline power options, enjoy very similar top speeds, but even stronger acceleration especially at lower speeds.
This advantage is accompanied with a cut in average fuel consumption of at least 50% in typical ski boat use, which is in most countries further enhanced by the price advantage of diesel fuel against gasoline.
Finally, the sophisticated engine management system qualifies all Volkswagen Marine engines as stringent “Non Smokers”. Their emission standards are so advanced that they are welcome on any skiing waters in the world, as long as combustion engines are allowed there at all.
The decision for the installation of Volkswagen Marine TDI 225-6 in MasterCraft boats will either be taken for their sheer fun of use, or for the substantial advantage in operating cost in the case of commercial applications. Or of course for both of these reasons.
The TDI 225 is presented in detail on www.volkswagen-marine.com
Some key facts:
Rated output (maximum & continuous): 165 kw (225 hp)
Weight (dry, without reverse gear): 325 kg
Torque: 450 Newton metres already at
2.000 rpm
More information for journalists about Volkswagen Marine products can be found under www.volkswagen-media-services.com, User ID: marine, Password: salzgitter.
Detailed inquiries or questions about the background of this new cooperation are welcome at:
MasterCraft International:
Person in charge:
Ian Birdsall, Vice President International Sales
Phone: 0044 1624 829 445
Fax: 0044 1624 829 446
E-mail: ian.birdsall@mastercraft.com
Volkswagen Marine
Person in charge:
Stephan Platzek
Phone: +49 53 41-23 49 47
Fax: +49 53 41-23 47 42
E-mail: Stephan.platzek@volkswagen.de
Contact
Ian Birdsall
ian.birdsall@mastercraft.com
In the meantime, enjoy- and hopefully Tige will take note:
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MasterCraft enter exclusive co-operation with Volkswagen Marine
Exclusivity agreed for diesel power options on MasterCraft ski boats
Salzgitter / Isle of Man, December 1st 2006 – MasterCraft as leading manufacturer of high profile ski boats and performance craft will be offering Volkswagen’s most advanced marine diesel engine, the Audi-based three litre TDI 225-6, in their boat models “MariStar 280” and the World Record competition ski boat “ProStar 190”
After almost one year of joint development efforts, the two companies are now in a position to offer their customers a new marriage of high technology packages:
MasterCraft ski boats are globally appreciated for their build quality and leading edge design, but even more so for the continuously applied perfectionism aimed at the needs of today’s water skiing and wakeboarding community. The result is a range of uncompromising craft which are often elected for tough commercial use profiles.
Whereas these boats have until now only been available with large capacity gasoline engines based on U.S. designs, two boat models are now available with the latest of high technology diesel packages in the marine market. The Volkswagen Marine TDI 225-6 is at this present time the only marine diesel in its class to use piezo controlled, third generation common rail injection. This provides low noise and vibration levels which are proven to be superior in comparison with existing V-8 gasoline marine engines.
At the same time, the TDI 225-6 uses variable turbo charging and an extremely fast electronic management to offer even more spontaneous acceleration than gasoline engines of supposedly higher rating – eliminating any noticeable trace of previously known “turbo lag”.
Users of this new diesel option will, in comparison with the gasoline power options, enjoy very similar top speeds, but even stronger acceleration especially at lower speeds.
This advantage is accompanied with a cut in average fuel consumption of at least 50% in typical ski boat use, which is in most countries further enhanced by the price advantage of diesel fuel against gasoline.
Finally, the sophisticated engine management system qualifies all Volkswagen Marine engines as stringent “Non Smokers”. Their emission standards are so advanced that they are welcome on any skiing waters in the world, as long as combustion engines are allowed there at all.
The decision for the installation of Volkswagen Marine TDI 225-6 in MasterCraft boats will either be taken for their sheer fun of use, or for the substantial advantage in operating cost in the case of commercial applications. Or of course for both of these reasons.
The TDI 225 is presented in detail on www.volkswagen-marine.com
Some key facts:
Rated output (maximum & continuous): 165 kw (225 hp)
Weight (dry, without reverse gear): 325 kg
Torque: 450 Newton metres already at
2.000 rpm
More information for journalists about Volkswagen Marine products can be found under www.volkswagen-media-services.com, User ID: marine, Password: salzgitter.
Detailed inquiries or questions about the background of this new cooperation are welcome at:
MasterCraft International:
Person in charge:
Ian Birdsall, Vice President International Sales
Phone: 0044 1624 829 445
Fax: 0044 1624 829 446
E-mail: ian.birdsall@mastercraft.com
Volkswagen Marine
Person in charge:
Stephan Platzek
Phone: +49 53 41-23 49 47
Fax: +49 53 41-23 47 42
E-mail: Stephan.platzek@volkswagen.de
Contact
Ian Birdsall
ian.birdsall@mastercraft.com
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