Baudouin gen sets power boats all over the world. Fitted with Leroy Sommer alternators, you’ll find them providing regular on aboard power or even providing propulsion via electric motors.
Either way, the’re known for their reliability, ease of service and never say die operation. Here’s 6 quick snapshots…
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Singapore shipbuilder Dundee Marine & Industrial Services recently completed…
The first Baudouin powered ferries in New York are now ferrying people all over the busy city. Designed by Incat Crowther, the 26m aluminium catamarans are powered by twin Baudouin 6M26.3 engines. A fleet of 14 is already operating with more on the way.
The ferry service is new to New York, implemented to help take the strain of the subway system.
More boats are on the way, with shipbuilder Metal Shark in production of larger models, to be installed with Baudouin’s 12 cylinder, 1400 horsepower, 12M26.3 engines.
The ferry was included by WorkBoat in its 10 Significant Boats of 2017.
This year marks a momentous 100 years for Moteurs Baudouin. While not well known in our southern waters, the French engine manufacturer put down roots in the port of Marseille as early as 1902 and has been dedicated to the marine industry ever since. By 1922 there was a full petrol range and in 1929 their first diesel engine. Today, it’s reputation for reliable engines is well known throughout the world and they take great pride in being a ‘marine first’ manufacturer – everything they do is designed with the marine user in mind.




















