Marine Gearbox How Does it Work
                     Marine 
Gearbox: How 
Does it Work?
The marine gearbox is one of those things that doesn't seem as
Marine important as a coffee maker or a blender, but it's crucial to aboat's safety. The transmission, or gearbox, has two primary
Gearbox: functions: to transfer torque from the engine to the propeller andto slow the boat down. To achieve these functions, it needs two
How marine gearbox couplings: a front and rear coupling, which helpsreduce noise, vibration, and heat.
Does it A gearbox is often paired with a hydraulic control unit, which can
Work? determine how much pressure to apply to the hydraulic pump. Itcan also be equipped with a pressure regulator to keep the
hydraulic pressure in check.
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The transmission is designed to be efficient and to minimize the
amount of engine maintenance required. In order to ensure that
Marine the engine runs smoothly and is safe, it is also protected by acooling system.
Gearbox: For a marine gearbox to perform its functions, it must have good
How hoses and fluids. The best transmissions can withstand hundredsof thousands of shifts without experiencing any problems. They
Does it can also operate auxiliary devices, such as a winch, a water pump,and a windlass.
Work? Modern transmission can reversibly rotate the vessel. However,
the ability to do this may not be as common on small and medium-
sized vessels.
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Most merchant ships, for instance, employ diesel engines that can
only turn around a few times per minute. Those that are capable
Marine of cruising at higher speeds have multiple propellers.
Gearbox: Typically, the transmission has a number of gear sets, each ofwhich is able to deliver a different level of torque. A low-gear set,
How for example, can transfer more torque to the driving wheels. Onthe other hand, a high-gear set can boost power from the high-
Does it output engine to the propeller.
Work? Despite its simplicity, marine gear is a sophisticated device. Anumber of internal clutches help to rotate the engine from the
propeller, and a gearcase helps to translate horizontal and vertical
rotational power along the prop shaft.
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All in all, it is a relatively inexpensive and efficient device that will
keep your craft running efficiently.
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Marine 
Gearbox: How 
Does it Work?