Yamaha Motor to Begin Pre-orders of Next-Generation Boat Maneuvering System HARMO in Europe

Yamaha Motor to Begin Pre-orders of Next-Generation Boat Maneuvering System HARMO in Europe 

- More comfortable, smart package boat with electric motor quietness - 

IWATA, September 15, 2021 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that European pre-orders for spring 2022 have begun for HARMO - featuring a new boat-maneuvering technique integrated with an electric propulsion unit and steering control system.

This latest arrival will be available for viewing at the Genoa International Boat Show (September 16- 21) to be held in Genoa, Italy. HARMO is a "next-generation boat-maneuvering system platform" consisting of a propulsion unit powered by an electric motor, a remote control box, and a joystick that enables more intuitive operation.

Developed with the aim of providing a smart package boat that brings passengers more comfort due to the quietness unique to that of electric motors. With a focus on Europe, where environmental awareness is ever increasing, HARMO has been exhibited as a prototype in Amsterdam, the Netherlands in 2016, and Dusseldorf, Germany in January 2020, where it attracted a lot of attention.

A great deal of insight was also gained through initiatives such as the promotion of demonstration operations on the Otaru Canal Cruise in Otaru City, Hokkaido which started from August 2020. With the aim of bringing greater benefit to people’s lives, and to society as a whole, the company has further expanded the possibilities of mobility through electrification of various product groups including electric motorcycles, electrically power assisted bicycles, electric wheelchairs, drones, electric golf cars and small low-speed vehicles (land cars). 

HARMO Features

• Motor drive adopts a rim drive method*, realizing highly efficient electric propulsion. In particular, as strong thrust (propulsion force) can be generated at low speeds, HARMO enhances intuitive operation, with significantly lower vibration and noise, allowing a more comfortable ride
• The steering mechanism with its large rudder angle enables on-the-spot turning, providing a greater sense of enjoyment and unity with the boat.
• One can easily maneuver the boat with simple operation of the joystick.
• When using two units, you can move the boat horizontally by simply tilting the joystick sideways to assist difficult berthing and/or docking.

HARMO reference video: https://youtu.be/J2m8TZC85oA  *Drive By Rim method:

A system of driving the impeller by a motor mounted on the rim (edge) of the impeller blade. Unique Rim Drive Mechanism Joystick operation provides more comfortable maneuvering

Yamaha Motor Europe enter in a 5-year agreement with Quarken Boats

 Yamaha Motor Europe enter in a 5-year agreement with Quarken Boats

 

Yamaha Motor have always been at the forefront of marine innovation; from the revolutionary XTO 425hp V8 with direct-injection, to the lightweight portability of the 2.5hp and many achievements between. 2021, saw the launch of the most customer focused, premium outboards.

These outstanding V6 engines are the driving force that will power all of Quarken’s boats, as part of a new 5-year partnership.

Quarken, a Scandinavian brand, is pushing forward marine technology to deliver the best possible customer experience – making the alignment between the brands almost inevitable. The name comes from the brand’s HQ in Finland, an area that connects sheltered waterways ideal for day boating with friends and family with rougher water suited to exciting adventures. The company was recently formed by a team of highly experienced boat builders with a deep understanding of what customers want and how to deliver superb levels of usability in unique craft.

UKCA product marking will replace CE product marking

  

 

UK government has given firms an extra year to apply

 post-Brexit product safety standards

 

After “Extensive and ongoing engagement” with the industry the government has been acting on the much-argued switch from CE (European Conformity) marking to UKCA marking (United Kingdom Conformity Assessed). This has resulted that the firms get an extra year to apply and assess their UK sold products and they are allowed to use the CE marking till 1 January 2023 (before 1 January 2022). 

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) welcomed the move saying it would protect supply chain and “make a huge difference to consumers” on the availability of products covered by the CE/UKCA marking. UK’s post-pandemic economic recovery is already showing signs of being held back by a cocktail of supply chain issues from lorry driver shortfalls to global chip shortages.

The new product safety marking rules will affect businesses supplying most products on the market in England, Scotland and Wales the BCC indicated. Companies have been able to use the new UKCA markings since January 1, 2021, which the government says will allow it to have control over goods regulations “maintaining the high product safety standards expected in the UK”.

But businesses have complained about the extra burden this will give to be applying to two regulations and standards and the departure of decades of experience vs a new system of conformity compliance. Because the UKCA product marking is not recognized in the EU and the CE product marking is not recognized in the UK. Additionally, the end consumer will have to pay the bill with buying the product as an end-consumer...

 

 

Conformity compliant products the CE Marking must be added/replaced

 to/by the UKCA Marking