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Beta Marine supplies engine and gen set to replica lugger

by Sarah Johnson on 20 Oct 2012
Grayhound Lugger at her launch last month Beta Marine
Marine engine specialists, Beta Marine have supplied a Beta 75 marine engine and Beta Gen12kW generator to the replica lugger, Grayhound, which was recently launched in Millbrook in Devon. The Grayhound is a three masted lugger; the first of its kind to have been built in Britain for over 200 years.

Beta Marine were asked to supply a Beta 75 engine which they produced in a custom-made acoustic enclosure to give an exceptionally quiet engine. In addition the yacht is fitted with a 12kW Beta generator.

Beta Marine offer a range of quiet, low emission engines suitable for all types of boats from dayboats up to 60ft yachts as well as a range for inland narrowboats; prices start from £3290 inc Vat.

Beta Marine are celebrating 25 years of successful trading in 2012 and recently announced a record turnover for the last financial year.

For more information on Beta Marine Ltd please visit www.betamarine.co.uk
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