SEAFURY SURFACE DRIVES ..THE ULTIMATE IN SURFACE PROPULSION.
SEAFURY Surface Drives has a long history of production for the Military and Pursuit market.
Seafury Surface Drives offer many advantages when compared to conventional drives, water jets, IP Drives, Stern Legs and the more complex surface drives.
Minimal moving parts with no external hydraulics or electrical components and a custom designed propeller for each vessel, makes this unit very simple to install, operate and maintain. All Seafury components are made from high quality, marine grade materials.
Among the benefits of the system:
- Fuel efficient
- Sooner to plane
- Higher top speed
- Better cruise speed
- Outstanding astern performance
- Highest marine quality
- Less propeller damage
- Extreme Reliability
Models
Seafury Surface Drives have 5 standard models to suit most vessels. Multiple installations are commonplace, and custom built units are available for larger vessels.
SF18
Between 2.5 Tonnes and 7.5 Tonnes Vessel Displacement
112 kW to 375 kW (150-500 HP) Engine Size Range
SF22
Between 2.5 Tonnes and 7.5 Tonnes Vessel Displacement
150 kW to 500 kW (200-600HP) Engine Size Range
SF26
Between 5.5 Tonnes and 20 Tonnes Vessel Displacement
150kW to 500 kW (200-650HP) Engine Size Range
SF30
Between 12 Tonnes and 36 Tonnes Vessel Displacement
262 kW to 900 kW (350 – 1200HP) Engine Size Range
SF36
Between 25 Tonnes and 125 Tonnes Vessel Displacement
375 kW to 1650 kW (500 – 2200HP) Engine Size Range
All aspects of the Seafury Surface Drive system are manufactured to the very highest of marine standards and this is one of the reasons that Seafury drives are fitted on a large range of vessels world-wide.
Reversing Capabilities
Much has been written in the past about the reversing abilities, or perhaps lack thereof, on vessels powered by surface drives.
Let us assure you, this is a thing of the past.
Seafury were the first surface drive manufacturer to introduce the 45° transom, making for astern performance equal to that of water jet systems, stern legs and conventional drive units. Says Brett Lakey, Skipper of Pure Adrenalin on the Gold Coast (propelled by twin SF36 units), “We had a charter last night with rain squalls and wind gusts up to 48 knots. (We) Had to berth PA in 38 knots at Marina Mirage in a very tight berth, with 50 guests onboard all eyes watching and comments of, ‘They’ll never park it in there’, and with another vessel beside us no further away than 3 feet. Another confident manoeuvre and again a tribute to the astern propulsion from the drives.”
Seafury's unique 45° transom design has the beneficial effect of deflecting thrusted water flow down and under the hull when reversing. Some other surface drives experience poor performance when reversing. This is primarily because half the thrust from the propeller is deflected back off the transom, giving the effect of partial forward propulsion. This is not the case with Seafury due to its 45 degree transom design.
Applications
Military and Government
Seafury International is one of the market leaders in the supply of propulsion systems in excess of 50 knots to the worlds Military and Government Departments.
The Surface Drives shallow draft and high speeds make it an ideal solution when it comes to a drive system for a Pursuit or Interceptor vessel. Very high speeds are being achieved with vessels reaching a sprint speed within 10 seconds, and it is for this reason and many others that it makes surface drive vessels perfect for patrolling shorelines and drug interception.
Commercial
Over the past 20 years, Seafury have been proud to supply surface drives to some of the worlds most exciting Tourist Vessels, as well as passenger ferries and fishing vessels.
Seafury Surface Drives are very robust and low in maintenance, making them a reliable form of propulsion as they are not only cost efficient in reducing your fuel costs, but also time efficient. This creates less maintenance downtime than conventional drives, meaning more time on the water for you. When being out on the water is your form of income, Seafury can be relied upon to help increase your bottom line.
Seafury have many happy repeat clients who have installed surface drives on their commercial vessels, either through a new build or retro-fit.
Recreational
When you’re spending time out on the water relaxing, whether it be fishing, diving or just spending time with friends, the last thing you want to be worrying about is high fuel costs and less maintenance.
Surface drives can take those hassles away and give you more time to enjoy your r’n’r. Lower fuel costs, few moving parts and faster speeds to get you where you’re going a lot sooner (plus a fantastic looking ‘rooster tail’ out the back of the boat), makes Seafury Surface Drives the best choice and an exciting alternative to conventional drive systems and water jet systems.
