Fischer Panda US to Equip The New Boston Whaler 350 Challenger

by john Bell on 23 Aug 2011 Brunswick Commercial and Government Products (BCGP), a leading manufacturer of watercraft for the government and workboat markets, has selected Fischer Panda Generators for their new 350 Challenger.

The Boston Whaler OEM installation will involve the Fischer Panda 8 Mini DP AC generator, according to Chad Godwin, director of sales for the U.S. operations for Fischer Panda. Fischer Panda already provides generators for several other Boston Whaler models, including the 305 and 345 Conquest and 370 Outrage models.

The 350 Challenger is a new Boston Whaler model manufactured by BCGP for military, law enforcement, port security, search and rescue (SAR), and workboat operations. The new 35-foot, 11-inch walkaround cabin model features an open cockpit and center helm layout for 360-degree access to facilitate boardings and other maneuvers. The 350 Challenger holds 421 gallons of fuel, and can be powered by dual or triple outboard engines up to 900 total horsepower.

BCGP’s order, according to Godwin, continues the growth for Fischer Panda, where the reliable 8 Mini DP AC generator is netting strong sales.

Powered by the reliable freshwater cooled Kubota Z428 twin cylinder diesel with Fischer Panda’s trademark freshwater-cooled asynchronous electrical end, the 8 Mini provides Fischer Panda North America with a recession-resilient sales leader, a big favorite in the 30 to 38 foot sportfishing power market as well as government and commercial users,' said Godwin.

'More OEMs are switching to Fischer Panda, which are rated as the smallest, lightest, quietest and most efficient marine diesel generators in the world,' he added.

As the only true 100%, water-cooled asynchronous generators on the market, Fischer Panda stands apart from the competition. No other cooling system is more efficient. The Fischer Panda generator can cool the stator winding with nearly 100-percent efficiency due to the unique design of the asynchronous rotor that has no windings, no brushes or diodes. A conventional synchronous generator, on the other hand, can never achieve this level of efficiency because the rotor windings are cooled with air. That same air is very hot and transfers considerable noise. The air also carries humidity and dirt into the windings, which increases the resistance and thereby reduces electrical output.

About Fischer Panda Generators

Fischer Panda Generators has played a pioneering role in the design and manufacture of marine and vehicle generators for the past 33 years. In 1978 in Germany, Fischer Generators developed the quietest diesel generator in the world. That trend towards small, quiet and super efficiency was to continue, and in 1988, Fischer Generators added 'Panda' to its brand and introduced its proprietary and water-cooled, asynchronous electric plant. Fischer Panda U.S., which began operations in 1995, is located at 4345 NE 12 Terrace in Oakland Park, Florida. For more information, please call 954-462-2800 or access the company's web site at www.fischerpanda.com.

About BCGP

Brunswick Commercial & Government Products (BCGP) has been providing superior quality, customizable crafts to commercial and government agencies for more than 50 years. BCGP is a pre-eminent supplier of boats to homeland security, law enforcement, special operations and combat, and fire and rescue agencies. BCGP specializes in providing unsurpassed customer service and support. BCGP is owned by Brunswick Corporation, the largest marine manufacturer in the world.

About Brunswick

Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to instill 'Genuine Ingenuity'(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea, Kellogg Marine, and Diversified Marine parts and accessories distributors; Arvor, Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris FloteBote, Hatteras, Lowe, Lund, Meridian, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Sealine, Suncruiser, Trophy, Uttern and Valiant boats; Life Fitness and Hammer Strength fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products; Brunswick billiards tables and foosball tables. For more information, visit http://www.brunswick.com.