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Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging
By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
The Achilles LEX Series boats represent the culmination of many subtle refinements over the years that have kept them current while maintaining their traditional appearance. A sleek bow design and ample interior space come together in this classic tender. A teardrop rub strake deflects spray and improves protection from the inevitable collisions with docks and boat hulls.
Standard Features/Equipment
Achilles CSM reinforced fabric
Four layer seam construction
Air keel
Wood floorboards
Fold-down locking oar system with two-piece breakdown aluminum oars and oar holders
Full-length teardrop rubbing strake
Removeable wood rowing seat
Foot pump
Towing bridle D-rings
Protective transom motor clamp plate
Life lines
Bailer valve
Carry bag
Maintenance kit
Boat Specifications
Overall Length: 9'6"
Overall Beam: 4'9"
Inside Length: 6'9"
Inside Beam: 2'2"
Weight: 74 lbs
Capacity: 4 persons or 990 lbs
Max Motor: 8hp Short Shaft
Rec Motor: 6hp Short Shaft
Max Motor Weight: 88 lbs
Tube Diameter: 15.5"
Air Chambers: 2 + Keel
Fabric Type: Hypalon
Warranty: Achilles 5-Year Warranty
Stowed Dimensions: 3'5" x 2'1" x 11"
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