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Q-SPD Applications

   Dubai 48' Fishing Boat (PDF 131Kb)

Q-SPD drives were chosen for performance, reliability, low maintenance and ease of use. The results speak for themselves. This boat hops on the plane within 14 seconds and accelerates to full speed effortlessly. Low cruise planing is maintained at 23knots at full load and speed loss from light to heavy load is only 3 knots.
   Royal Denship 82' (PDF 171Kb)

Royal Denship and designer, Bill Dixon, chose Q-SPD surface drives for their compact and lightweight installation compared to other surface drive solutions. Q-SPD modular design means waterline length is not compromised and excessively long boarding platforms are not needed. Performance at all speeds is fantastic. Maneuverability and steering is exceptional. The ride is quiet and smooth. Maintenance is as low as it gets.
   Rakiura Explorer 20m Adventure/Tourism Utility Catamaran (PDF 170Kb)

“It is hard to believe that by adding 2.85 meters of length, 14 tonnes of weight and changing the propulsion units from jet units to Q-SPD surface drives, that you can gain 10kts of speed, improve the trim, handling and fuel efficiency. But the “Rakiura Explorer” is working proof that it can be done."
   35' Pleasure Boat - Single Engine/Single Drive (PDF 191Kb)

Ramco Boats and designer, Brian Tournier, chose the Q-SPD surface drive for this quintessential 35’ aluminium Kiwi family weekend pleasure boat, designed with the average recreational fisherman in mind, she boasts some features you would expect on a much larger vessel and performance to burn.
  41' Dive and Tourism Catamaran (PDF 200Kb)

Q-SPD drives where chosen for their efficiency and ability to carry high loads in a commercial application at remote Papua New Guinea.