Thursday, November 5, 2009

GLYCOL MIXTURE CAN CAUSE ENGINE OVERHEATING

Antifreeze mixtures that contain more than 50% glycol can cause overheating problems with fresh water cooled Indmar engines. A consumer that is experiencing high engine operating temperatures or overheating at higher speeds and loads, may have too much glycol in the mix. Other issues could also be the problem; water pump impeller, pinched hose, intake water obstruction, etc.
Indmar diagnostic testing has shown that mixtures with more than 50% glycol raised coolant temperatures. As the mixture of glycol to water was increased, the risk of over-heating the engine was even greater. Indmar uses Sierra propylene glycol for health and environmental reasons. Propylene glycol is as good, if not better than ethylene glycol. Some may argue the difference; however, there is no comparison when it comes to which is more environmentally safe. For example, many animals like the sweet taste of ethylene glycol. As little as a teaspoonful can be fatal to a cat and four teaspoons can be life threatening to a dog. For more information and the benefits of using Sierra propylene glycol, go to www.sierraantifreeze.com/benefit.html.

It is evident that Indmar maintains an environmentally conscious effort in all of their processes from introducing CAT manifolds in their premium engines to all of the U.S. three years prior to regulations taking effect to using propylene glycol. It makes sense why Indmar prefers propylene glycol in all of their closed cool engine systems…it’s cleaner, greener, and safer.












Friday, October 23, 2009

Indmar Marine Engine Owners Report Customer Satisfaction Year after Year

Indmar Marine Engine owners and the NMMA continue to applaud Indmar for their outstanding customer satisfaction. Today at the International Boat Builders’ Exhibition and Conference, Indmar was officially awarded the NMMA CSI Award for the fourth consecutive year in a row.

More than 600,000 surveys have been sent out to new boat and engine customers since the inception of the CSI program. The surveys allow participating manufacturers to monitor customer satisfaction on an ongoing basis and to benchmark themselves against the industry and their competitors. The NMMA’s survey results confirm that Indmar takes pride in building marine engines for the long run. Indmars efforts to set the industry standard with cutting edge, inboard power technologies that outperform and outlast competitive brands is paying off. Their solid reputation for innovation is second to none and is recognized industry-wide.

“Receiving this award based off the experiences of the end user is one of the greatest honors we could receive and evidence of a fine tuned staff, OEM and dealer network,” explains Chuck Rowe, President of Indmar. “We couldn’t be more grateful for our following and the success that would have seemed outside of our reach 30 years ago.”

Indmar has set many industry standards. They were the first marine engine manufacturer to bring EFI to the marine market and lead the industry when they began to manufacturer catalytic converter - equipped engines in a standard production process; providing a cleaner, greener and safer boating experience. We look forward to what Indmar has up their sleeve next. For more information, please visit http://www.indmar.com/.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Indmar Honored for Steadfast Support of Watersports

Indmar, manufacturer of marine engines, was recently honored by the Legends Division for their steadfast support of the sport. The Legends Division is an elite group of professional water-skier’s that boast over 250 professional wins, 22 World Records and 12 World Championships featuring Andy Mapple, Bob LaPoint, Kris LaPoint and Lucky Lowe. The Legends Division was organized to help bring back recognition to the sport and to raise money for junior development.

“Back in the hay day of ESPN with 16-22 events each year around the world, Indmar was a huge supporter of the Pro Waterski Tour…behind the scenes,” explained 6 Time World Champion, Andy Mapple. “Chuck Rowe put a lot into growing the sport and it seemed fitting that Indmar be a part of the Legends Division as we try to build recognition of the sport again. The watersports industry owes a debt of gratitude to Indmar and the boat manufacturers, as well as the fans and friends who’ve followed and supported watersports all of these years.”

Industry support has provided members of the Legends the opportunity to make a career in the sport they love. Now with the Legends Division, participants can use their experiences and talent to bring hype to local events while raising money for junior development in the regions in which they compete. When the Legends division is invited to a tournament, in addition to the competition between some of the greatest names in the sport; they are able to raise money for junior development through memorabilia, auctions, coaching onsite clinics, sponsorships and awareness.

The inaugural Legends Division was recently held at the Diablo Shores Pro Am, one of the largest pro events in the world today. “It was an absolute honor to have the legends debut at the tournament and to see the response from the crowd,” explained Greg and Debbie Badal, Tournament Directors for Diablo Shores. The Legends were very successful in attracting “Baby Boomers” that used to ski and watch the sport on ESPN and other TV Networks worldwide. Many had recognized the names competing in their home town so they came on out to see arguably some of the most recognizable names ever in the sport of waterskiing. These "Baby Boomers" are now the ones with careers and young families, so it was great to see them back and excited about the sport. If you missed the Diablo Shores Pro Am check out the web cast at http://www.webcast-tv.com/DiabloShoresProAm/. To learn more about the Legends Division or to invite the group to your local tournament contact andy@andymapple.com .