The modular design of the rudder propellers enables a high degree of adaptability to customer requirements. For example, the thrusters can be equipped with an open propeller, counter rotating propellers or with a nozzle.

Whether L- or Z-drive, the 360° steerable rudder propeller systems offer maximum maneuverability and full operating comfort.

Each thruster is typically equipped with a control system that enables both steering and propulsion control of the ship.

The product portfolio includes:

• 360° steerable thrusters in various variants
• Transverse thrusters with fixed pitch and controllable pitch propellers
• Thruster for shallow waters

Propulsion systems for large yachts, fast ferries and vessels for naval, customs and coastguard duties require compact, high-performance transmissions specially configured to meet designer’s requirements.

ZF supplies high-performance transmissions with lightweight, torsion-resistant aluminum alloy housings. Propulsion control systems for the engines and transmissions can be supplied as well.

Numerous ratios are available that perfectly match today's medium-speed diesel engines.ZF Marine offers a number of transmission mounted PTOs for commercial applications so that additional propulsion power can be transferred to other units, such as fire pumps. Additional drives, such as electric motors, can be integrated with the aid of various Power Take In’s (PTI).

For the development of transmissions for fast craft, compliance with stringent environmental and technical specifications is ensured in order to meet the requirements of safety, availability and reliability.

Special features:

• Designed for extreme operating conditions
• Optimum power-to-weight ratio
• Extremely resistant to torsional stresses and robust design of the gear housings
• Optimum transmission of driving force

A range of 2-speed powershift transmissions is available, when optimum acceleration and maneuverability are determining factors.

ZF Marine transmissions are employed in various applications

• Cruisers
• Pleasure craft
• Ski-boats
• Sportfishing boats

The robust and reliable propulsion system can be matched with a large range of fixed pitch or controllable pitch propeller, moving the vessel powerfully both in forward and reverse.

ZF technology is particularly convincing with its:

• Ease of installation
• Reduced gear noise and vibrations
• Excellent hydrodynamic efficiency

For over 25 years, ZF Marine has produced propellers for the commercial craft and pleasure craft industries. ZF Marine has in-house naval architects ready to assist our customers with even the most challenging of applications and hull designs. Our manufacturing facility can produce propellers in a multitude of configurations and wide range of diameters.

Each of our ZF Propellers are serialized for easy tracking so that, if a propeller cannot be repaired, a replacement can be manufactured to the original specification. ZF Fixed Pitch Propellers are the best in efficiency, reliability and performance, and they integrate well into ZF Marine’s complete propulsion packages. They are machined at the highest geometric tolerances required, and are dynamically balanced to reduce noise and vibration.