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At last week’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, ZF in Oceania celebrated its new POD 4600 propulsion system, which made its global debut last year. Unveiled to the public at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September onboard the Azimut Grande 26M yacht, the ZF POD 4600 propulsion system is designed for vessels with planing and semi-displacement hulls measuring up to 130 feet.
This new drive technology is compatible with all main OEM engines up to 1,700 hp at a maximum of 2,450 rpm, and is suitable for a wide range of recreational and professional applications. For recreational vessels, this includes both planing and semi-displacement yachts, while professional purposes include pilot boats, supply vessels, small ferries, as well as patrol and rescue boats.
 The ZF POD 4600 propulsion system can be configurated in a two-unit (for vessels measuring 80 to 100 feet) or three-unit layout (for ships measuring up to 130 feet), depending on the application. Compared to other pod systems on the market, the POD 4600 is up to twice as powerful while still consuming up to 15 percent less fuel than a traditional shaft line propulsion.
 The POD 4600 propulsion system continues ZF’s long-standing reputation of delivering high-performance marine driveline solutions, with over 60 years of innovation experience. This industry-leading experience is showcased throughout ZF’s Virtual Marine Showroom, an interactive website which allows users to take a deep dive into the full suite of ZF marine products. Highlighted on the website are E-mobility options, digitalisation, motion control and propulsion systems from ZF, including key products such as the new POD 4600, as well as the Total Command marine propulsion control family for leisure and commercial vehicles, and the new AT 80 hybrid thruster system.
