The Caterpillar Marine Center of Excellence in South Carolina recently shipped its 5,000th marine engine.
The engine was an in-line, six-cylinder Cat C18 ACERT marine engine, rated at 1150 mhp (847 bkW).
The milestone engine was completed in the first week of November and was shipped to the United Kingdom-based Cat dealer Finning for installation into a Princess P62 yacht.
The factory opened in August 2007.
The award recognizes “an outstanding instructor who is shaping future marine service technicians.”
The Chinese manufacturer of electric propulsion products introduced a standardized lineup earlier this year.
The new design allows boaters to trim the outboard and adjust the jack plate without removing their hands from the wheel.
Through the alliance, Brunswick aims to enhance its autonomous technology offerings.
The group credits the senior vice president of government and legal affairs for “countless contributions to the protection and expansion of the recreational boating industry.”
A website is often the first interaction a customer will have with a dealership, but it must provide more than an online brochure or they will click elsewhere.
Federally documenting a boat now must be done every five years, rather than annually.
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