Vetus Boat Equipment
ABC Powermarine are one of a small number of UK Vetus Equipment Distributors. We hold a comprehensive stock and operate a mail order service for the whole Vetus range, details of which may be found below.
We also offer the full range of Vetus Diesel and Vetus Deutz propulsion engines, which range from 11hp to 286hp as well Vetus generator sets, from 4kVA to 30kVA (3.2kW to 24kW): further details may be found below.
We do have a selection of items available for purchase at our on-line store at www.abcstore.co.uk. The site includes our Clearance Specials and discontinued stock, current promotional offers on catalogue items and a range of propular products. Please note that some offers are subject to limited stock.
If you would like a copy of the current Vetus catalogue sent to you, please click here.
The Vetus 2013 Catalogue
The 2013 Vetus catalogue is now available and we would be pleased to send you a copy.
The catalogue includes full details and specifications on the entire Vetus range, including Marex windows and Maxwell windlasses.
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Around the engine
Everything that a boat owner needs to install their engine is supplied by Vetus. The user experience is paramount. The engineers at Vetus keep in mind that the engine is often istalled in a very small space, therefore service items are easily accessible from any position.
Vetus have developed a whole range of 'around the engine' products, such as water filters: Vetus developed the transparent cover which makes checking the filter for clogging very simple.
The 'around the engine' range includes engine mounts; engine room ventilation fans and air vents; propellers, propeller shafts and stern gear; flexible couplings; engine controls and control cables; cooling water strainers and intake hose.
Full details on sterngear
Full details on flexible couplings
Full details on shaft bearings
Around the engine
Everything that a boat owner needs to install their engine is supplied by Vetus. The user experience is paramount. The engineers at Vetus keep in mind that the engine is often istalled in a very small space, therefore service items are easily accessible from any position.
Vetus have developed a whole range of 'around the engine' products, such as water filters: Vetus developed the transparent cover which makes checking the filter for clogging very simple.
The 'around the engine' range includes engine mounts; engine room ventilation fans and air vents; propellers, propeller shafts and stern gear; flexible couplings; engine controls and control cables; cooling water strainers and intake hose.
Full details on flexible couplings
Full details on shaft bearings
Stern gear systems
Vetus have a rich history in developing exhaust systems. When developing a new excaust component, obviously the main goal is the reduce the sound level as much as possible. The challenge is that the back pressure should not become too high, otherwise engine performance may be affected.
Vetus have developed a wide range of exhausts system components to suit different applications, all of which minimise back pressure. The range includes waterlocks, mufflers, goosenecks and exhaust hoses.
Full details on sterngear
Fuel Systems
The saying that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link is certainly applicable to the propulsion system on a boat. The fuel system is critical to the propulsion of a vessel and Vetus are specialists in this!
Vetus supplied fuel tanks in different sizes, with or without fittings; fuel filters; hoses and deck fillers; gauges and senders. Because these connect perfectly with other Vetus systems, you can be assured of optimum performance.
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Boat Instruments
A dashboard with modern appearance and a single style: an often-heard request from our customers. As a result, Vetus has created a new line of deluxe instrument panels, made of high quality materials to enable them to withstand the weather.
Instruments available include bow thruster control panels; switch panels; engine control panels; guages including tachometers, exhaust alarms, trim gauges, hourmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, oil pressure gauges, tank gauges for water fuel and waste; rudder position indicators; tank sensors, gas detectors and windscreen wiper control panels.
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Water Systems
Clean drinking water is life's number one necessity. Therefore, this should be of the optimim quality onboard. Thanks to a sophistocated choice of materials, drinking water stays usable for longer in a Vetus drinking water system
The drinking water ststem includes water tanks, which can be supplied fitted with an electric water pump and an ultrasonic level indicator which accurately senses the water level without making any physical contact with it. Additional components include drinking water hoses; calorifiers and pressurised accumulator tanks
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Waste Water Systems
Vetus produce the complete system for waste water onboard, including a range of marine toilets; holding tanks; no-smell fllters; hoses and connectors; and fittings for pump-out.
The TMW toilet has been designed to integrate a powerful macerator that is virtually clog-free; yet it still manages to keep the noise at only 60bD, similar to the volume of a normal conversation.
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Bow Thrusters
In 1982, Vetus introduced the first bow thruster for pleasure boats. Since then, the bow thruster has become an established concept in the boating world, offering much increased ease of monoevering for the boatowner at a very reasonable price.
By installing a thruster, the boat may be turned 'on the spot', making difficulty docking or mooring a thing of the past - this is particularly of use for boats kept in a marina or regularly going in and out of port.
Vetus is now proud to introduce the RimDrive, a revolutionary concept in every sense!
In addition to bow thrusters, Vetus also produce stern thrusters and the full range of installation accessories including tunnels in GRP and steel; control panels and cables; plus spares including propellers and anodes.
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Electicity On Board
Vetus produce a wide range of products to complete the electical installation on board, including batter chargers; inverters; the battery watch; and split charging diodes.
The more basic side of an installation is also well-catered for: the Vetus battery master switch is known the world-over and is supplimented by by main switches, fuses, solenoids and batteries.
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Steering Systems
The Vetus hydraulic steering systems have been produced for more than 35 years without compromise on material specifications or operating pressures and are available for vessels up to a considerable size.
The steering systems may be expanded to more than one steering position and may be supplemented by the installation of an autopilot system. A full range of components and spare parts are available, including hoses, fittings, steering wheels and electro-hydraulic pumps.
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Hatches & Boat Windows
Vetus produce a wide range of escape and ventilation hatches as well as portholes in many different shapes and sizes. These are available in polished and anodised aluminium profiles and for different specifications of use, up to CE A1 classification, for ocean use and fitment in any part of the hull or deck.
Vetus also produce Marex: custom-made boat windows, in all shapes sizes and styles. Also, a wide range of windscreen wipers are available.
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Ventilation
A cowl ventilator can be a real eye-catcher on the deck. Vetus have used industrial designers to ensure that the ventilator not only works well, but will also add to the look of your boat.
Apart from the design, the choice of materials is very important: Vetus ventilators are available in a synthetic material that is highly UV resistant; and also in a stainless steel version. All models can be supplied with a dorade box to complete the installation.
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V-Quipment
With the V-Quipment line, Vetus offers a number of products which makes the range of boat equipment more complete. V-Quipment is a new programme which contains items which are needed by boat owners, repairers and builders, all at affordable price.
The V-Quipment range includes stainless steel deck cleats and bollards; sound-deadening materials; rubbing strakes; horns; stanchions; navigation lights; boat seats; boarding ladders; skin fittings, intakes and ball valves in stainless steel, bronze and brass; deck filler caps; hose clamps; lubricants and oils; battery cables; and Morse 33C type control cables.
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