Western Marine Electronics Equipment
Auxiliary Propulsion Unit (APU)
Hydraulic get-home drive on the propeller shaft, powered from the generator or a stand-alone engine, giving back-up propulsion if the main engine fails.
Description
The WESMAR Auxiliary Propulsion Unit (APU) uses hydraulic power from the vessel's generator or a stand-alone engine to drive the propeller shaft. It provides back-up propulsion if the main engine is lost to fuel contamination or mechanical failure, and integrates with WESMAR central hydraulic systems.
Key features
- Hydraulic drive mounted on the propeller shaft
- Engaged from the helm with a key; proportional joystick for forward and aft propulsion
- Controllable RPM for low-speed quiet trolling, maneuvering and sight-seeing
- Helm-mounted safety key lock prevents unintentional operation
- Compact construction with corrosion-resistant materials
Applications
- Get-home propulsion for work boats, fishing vessels and yachts
- Quiet low-speed operation
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