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gpl-02.html - January , 2002. - ( cod. 94.1 )

Updated: the 28th of January 2002 / 12 Luglio 2007

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The advantages of an LPG system for boat engines

- Drastic reduction in harmful emissions
- Motors are more silent, cleaner and longer lasting than petrol or diesel motors
- LPG is half the price of petrol
- Lower maintenance costs than with other fuels.
- Range is doubled thanks to the dual LPG/petrol supply

The following types of engine can be converted:

- 4 stroke onboard motors
- 4 stroke ourboard motors
- 2 stroke ourboard motors

Our installation:

LPG kit is installed on:

MERCURY 40,5 HP - 4 stroke - Green petrol - Type:
F 40 Big Foot ML - Heavy-duty, with the following specification: - Max r.p.m.: 6.000
- SWEPT Volume: 747 cc
- Cylinders: 3
- Start System: Electric start
- Cooling: water
- Weight: 96,2 Kg
- GEAR: Full gear shift
- Fuel tank: 22 lt
- Consumption 13 lt/h

LPG system could be installed on:

AVANT - ALL MODELS - n. 1 x 40 HP - n. 1 Kit -
AVANT

ACQUAVISION Mk 7,50 - n. 2 x 40 HP - n. 2 Kit -
Take a look at: ACQUAVISION 7,50

25' - Mk 7,50/P - 20 Passengers transport
Take a look at: 25' Catamaran

ACQUAVISION Mk 9 mt - n. 2 x 40 HP - n. 2 Kit -
Take a look at: ACQUAVISION


Our KIT is composed by:

- n. 2 AFT peacks with lifting system for the 10 Kg cylinder.
- n. 1 Tank - 22 lt. - Green Petrol -
- n. 1 Dual-fuel system

Total fuel capacity:
- 22 lt Green Petrol - standard size tank -
or
- 120 lt green petrol - Extra size tank - on the AVANT boats.
plus
- n. 2 x 10 Kg LPG Cylinders at 30 bar.

Total Endurance time @ average consumption of 13 lt/h is : 5 h with:

- 22 lt fuel: 1h and 40 min.
- n. 2 x 10 Kg LPG cylinders: 3 h and 20 min.

The gas system is fully enclosed and not vented to the outside air.
LPG conversions include a full gas detection system with alarm.

PRICE:

Euro 1.000.= for one dual-fuel system.


LPG/GPL Propulsion: internet link to:

LOVATO : LPG/GPL kit maker - Il Fabbricante Italiano del Kit -
IL GPL IN MARE

CALOR GAS Limited U.K.
- CALOR GAS - PLG for marine engines - Technical page -

PRIMAGAZ - FRANCE
GPL sur le bateau