Barrus focus on Mercury diesel outboards

E.P. Barrus Ltd will be showcasing the Mercury 180hp diesel outboard at Seawork next month, which has been developed for military users for applications where petrol is either not available or carries a fire risk.
The 3-litre, 600 Vee, 2-stroke V6, diesel burning outboard engine has the benefits of being a cost effective and weight-saving alternative to a marine inboard diesel engine. This diesel engine can also easily replace current 2 and 4-stroke outboards of a similar size and weight due to their identical mounting points. The US military has already undertaken tests, and Barrus is continuing to test with the UK MoD.
Mark Coleman, General Manager, Special Products and R&D Divisions, E. P. Barrus Ltd comments, “The engine is the culmination of a long-standing project between Barrus, Mercury and our military customers to devise an alternative to the petrol outboard. This engine is the same power and physical weight as the 200hp petrol version and will, for this reason, fit on the back of a vessel with no modification.”
The new mid-range Mariner FourStroke outboards will also be shown for the first time at Seawork. Offering the ultimate combination of power and thrust, these new engines feature unsurpassed fuel economy, extreme reliability and smooth, quiet operation – all in a lightweight, compact package.
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