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Enquiries: Stabi-Craft Marine (03) 211 1828.

Stabi-Craft Marine has taken onboard a new Kiwi innovation to further improve the comfort factor of its aluminium alloy boats. Vibra-Stop products, designed to reduce vibration through the hull, will be standard issue for all new models over 5.5 m.

Noise, vibration, harshness — commonly referred to as NVH — has traditionally been accepted by people owning alloy boats. Some manufacturers have gone to the trouble of foam-filling their hulls, which does improve noise levels, however, it does not take away the vibration and the harshness factor. With the Vibra-Stop systems and the modern technology in outboard engines, it is now possible to have a near vibration-free alloy boat.

The Vibra-Stop kit effectively insulates the outboard engine from the hull, forming a flexible mount that dissipates vibration instead of transferring it to the boat.

Tohatsu 4 Stroke 2.5 and 3.5 hp Outboards Enquiries: Lakeside Marine (02) 4392 6110

The all new and exciting 2.5 and 3.5 hp 4 stroke outboards from Tohatsu have full function tiller control, a safety stop switch, a visual oil level window, 360 degree pivot steering with friction control, and fuel lock off, making them some of the most versatile small size outboards on the market today.

In addition to this, all 2006 models will come with a 3 year limited warranty for engines used on pleasure craft, and a 1 year warranty for commercial use.

Check these exciting mini motors out at your Tohatsu dealer today.

Honda Horsepower Upgrade
Enquiries: Honda Marine (03) 9270 1111. www.hondamarine.com.au

Honda has enhanced the BF175, BF200 and BF225 outboards for greater performance, efficiency and aesthetic appeal.

Through the use of a revised Electronic Control Unit (ECU) featuring an air feedback sensor and Honda's industry exclusive Lean Burn Feedback System, fuel consumption in the new models is reduced by 5 per cent over the previous range.

The upgraded Honda range offers a 14 per cent improvement in fuel consumption against 2 stroke Direct Injection (DI) counterparts, and 10 per cent better performance than competing 4 stroke models.

In other improvements to the BF175, BF200 and BF225 models, the gearshift control has been fine-tuned by expanding the 'neutral zone'. This provides a smoother gear shift between neutral, forward and reverse at speeds below 1000 rpm.

The adoption of a new throttle cam also aids throttle response in low-speed range, while patented non-linear rubber mounts provide smoother operation at all speeds.

The BF175, BF200 and BF225 all feature a 3.5 L, 24 valve V6 SOHC engine, providing smooth power and torque under all conditions, while Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) delivers optimum fuel/air mix to each cylinder for easy starting, instant throttle response and low fuel consumption.