VALCOURT, QC, February 20, 2023 /CNW/ – BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO) celebrates numerous boating industry awards during the 2023 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show™. Taking center stage was the the new Rotax S outboard motor receiving two awards: the Marine Energy Innovation Awards (MPI) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award. in the outboard motor category. The Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 it also took home an NMMA Innovation Award in the personal watercraft category. Finally, for the 21st consecutive year, Manitou was recognized for exceptional customer satisfaction and received another NMMA Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) award.
“We are honored to receive so many prestigious accolades from these distinguished organizations. Innovation and innovative design are part of BRP’s DNA and when this is applied to our marine products it allows us to break through the sea of sameness to improve the customer.“Achieving this is only possible because of the many talented teams at BRP who worked to make the Rotax S and Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 a success,” he said. James HeintzDirector of Global Product Strategy, BRP’s Sea-Doo & Marine Group.
ROTAX S: Stealth, efficient and trouble-free
Available in 115 and 150hp configurations on select Alumacraft, Manitou and Quintrex models, the Rotax S offers the same benefits of a traditional outboard with three distinct advantages over them: it’s stealthy, efficient and trouble-free. With no exposed outboard motor blocks, cables, fuel lines or propellers hanging from the transom, families can enjoy peace of mind while enjoying up to 20% more aft space and a safe transition to water In addition, the Rotax S with Stealth technology is smooth and quiet, at any speed.
“The BRP Rotax S creates additional deck space traditionally occupied by one or more outboards by orienting the engine block horizontally and tucking a portion of it below the surface. This allows for the addition of an expansive aft deck while allowing the engine to tilt. completely out of the water,” the judge said Gary Reich.
Advanced direct injection technology allows up to 20% improved fuel efficiency compared to traditional outboard engines. With a 12% reduction in reportable emissions and a near 98% reduction in carbon monoxide at idle compared to traditional outboards, Rotax S is also the cleanest combustion engine in its class.
Boaters will enjoy very simple and convenient routine maintenance and exceptional total cost of ownership, with inspections only required annually and no scheduled maintenance required for the first 5 years or 500 hours. The Rotax S requires no oil changes and one-touch winterization helps extend your sailing season and avoid costly service bills.
Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170: new waters, with more equipment and new possibilities
The Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 is the most adventure-ready personal watercraft, designed and engineered to take riders farther in comfort and style, to the point where they can leave civilization for days on end. The 2023 Explorer Pro 170 boat is ready to navigate new waters with the peace of mind knowing that it is fully equipped with unknown aquatic features and technologies. Adventure seekers can travel as a multi-day self-contained exploration pack with its massive storage capacities, efficient cargo-carrying power and unmatched stability. The Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 adds new comfort features to the world of personal watercraft (PWC) to ensure riders can tackle essentially every type of adventure and condition Mother Nature throws their way.
“The Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 is suitable for long-distance adventures, opens up a whole new market and is likely to attract new boaters,” said Judge. Alfred Farmer.
Manitou: customer satisfaction above all else
With superior style and innovations on board, the new generation of Manitou it was designed to elevate in every way and elevate the experience on the water to a whole new level. And the commitment to excellence does not end with a proposed design. Manitou once again is recipient of a Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award. from NMMA for exceptional customer service.
About BRP
We are a world leader in motorsports, propulsion and boating products built with 80 years of ingenuity and an intensive consumer focus. Our distinctive and industry-leading product portfolio includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo jet skis and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems, as well as Rotax engines for go-karts and recreational aircraft. We round out our product lines with a dedicated portfolio of parts, accessories and apparel to completely enhance the riding experience. With annual sales of CA$7.6 billion from more than 120 countries, our global workforce includes nearly 20,000 motivated and resourceful people.
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