TSD Surface Drive Systems (BG and BH Series)

TSD Surface Drive systems are surface-piercing propulsion units for high-speed vessels, combining a surface-piercing propeller with a hydraulically controlled drive. They are compatible with diesel, gasoline and hybrid power units.

Product range

• BG series – high-speed propulsion for commercial and recreational fast craft, speed boats, racing boats and catamarans; models include BG550 (60–200 hp), BG600 (300 hp), BG660 (400 hp), BG750 (600 hp) and BG850 (1,200 hp)
• BH series – shallow-draft systems used in naval and customs patrol programmes; models include BH400 (60–120 hp), BH450, BH500, BH550 (150–250 hp), BH600 (300 hp), BH660 (250–400 hp) and BH750 (400–600 hp)
• Range covers small high-speed recreational craft up to commercial and patrol vessels rated at 2,000 hp and above

Key features

• Surface-piercing propellers in 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-blade configurations
• Hydraulic cylinder control; fixed and movable (steerable) drive versions
• Construction in 316L stainless steel or aluminum alloy
• Can be supplied as a package with inboard marine diesel engines and gearboxes

Applications

Patrol, customs and rescue boats, yachts, sport fishing boats, racing boats, catamarans and other high-speed craft.

Certifications

• ABS and CCS classification society certification
• ISO 9001 quality management (design, development and manufacture of movable and fixed semi-immersed drives and gearboxes)