The best place to purchase a gearbox

[Hurdy Gurdy]

Morning all! Well Im at that stage were I need a gearbox for the Cummins 450.Where is the best place to start looking? We just cant go and buy one here,so overseas I go..Can anyone of you guys point me in the right direction.Im thinking more along the lines of ZF.What is the real difference between ZF and Twin Disc? Thanks guys!

 

[Tuna Pursuit]

I've only had twin disc only because my boats have been used and that was what was in there. I've been told that twin disc service is not good and that ZF sevice is great. This is only anectodal so hopefully more guys will chime in.

 

[F/V First Team]

One is more fun to say...

Both companies make great products. I prefer a ZF in my boat because I think the gearbox is more rugged for the size of my particular requirements than a TD of similar size.

I did develop some issues after multiple seasons, but with a little modification that has been solved and no issues after that. Mainly it was due to operator error.

 

[BillD]

Morning all! Well Im at that stage were I need a gearbox for the Cummins 450.Where is the best place to start looking? We just cant go and buy one here,so overseas I go..Can anyone of you guys point me in the right direction.Im thinking more along the lines of ZF.What is the real difference between ZF and Twin Disc? Thanks guys!

If ya can't find a reputable east coast ZF supplier who ships,

Call Tony Athens @ Seaboard Marine Oxnard CA.
He'll have what you need probably in stock (ZF)
and ship it to your door. Ships big stuff all over the world.

Tell him the guys from "downeast boat forum" sent ya for a tranny!
Tony's the guy building the commercial WESMAC I've been posting.

Seaboard Marine - Custom Marine Diesel Repower Specialists

 

[jojobee]

where are you located?

 

[BillD]

where are you located?

Hurdygurdy is in Bermuda

 

[El Mar]

Hurdygurdy is in Bermuda

Hence a good reason to put your port of call in your profile. Right Bill???

 

[BillD]

Hence a good reason to put your port of call in your profile. Right Bill???

Yup, I private message forum members "once" with the request.
Don't want to be a "pest"

 

[jojobee]

Did you try Harrison marine

 

[Hurdy Gurdy]

Here in Bermuda?