Marine Transmissions General Features

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 Classification

The marine transmission is classified according to their location in the boat as In-board transmissions and Out-board transmissions or lower units.
Additionally, the inboard transmissions possess different gear ratios and output torques depending on whether they are designed for diesel or gasoline engines.

In-Board Transmissions

The inboard transmissions are classified according to the configuration between the motor and the propeller shaft into a)  In-line shaft, and b) V-drive shaft.

 

 

Gear Box or Transmission?

In technical terms, the gearbox is part of the transmission. A gearbox is basically a synchronized group of toothed wheels that are used to transfer motion from one shaft to another. And a Transmission is a gear box controlled, manually, hydraulically, or servo-assisted.
The marine transmission is a perfect combination of the three systems with a constant gear ratio on forward and reverse.


 

In-line Transmission (Parallel Axis)

In this configuration, the input and output shafts are parallels, with a short separation due to the gears thickness and bearings thickness.

 

In-line Transmission (Straight Axis)

In this configuration, the input and output shafts are on the same axis due to the use of hollow shafts with plain bearings. 

V-Drive Configuration

The V-drive transmission systems of yesteryear possessed a bad reputation for their racket and gear noise. However, today’s V-drive transmissions from companies such as Twin Disc, Velvet Drive, and ZF offer smoother and quieter operations. Gearing can be specified to suit the boat, engine, and style of boating.

 

 
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V-Drive Vs. Stern-Drive

Why?. because an inboard running gear generates a lot of drag, reducing speed and miles per gallon versus a stern-drive. Also, a stern-drive’s angle of thrust is virtually horizontal, further increasing efficiency over the 7- to 12-degree down angle of an inboard’s prop shaft.

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
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