The compact Dtorque 111 is designed to revolutionize the small workboat market where its expected lifespan of well over 10,000 hours at least doubles that of any comparable outboard gasoline engine. The Dtorque 111 offers a remarkably smooth and quiet diesel engine, delivering 50 hp at the propeller with a stunning torque output of 111 Nm at just 2,500 rpm. This is considerably better than the latest 70 hp 4-stroke gasoline models and more than enough to quickly accelerate most small craft onto the plane with plenty of low-down lugging power for heavy displacement duty. The Dtorque is the ideal choice if you operate or manage: work boats safety/rescue boats fishing boats governmental and port authority vessels passenger boats superyacht tenders Increased Safety Diesel is less flammable than gasoline, and so the Dtorque is the safer choice for potentially hazardous environments, such as in the oil and gas industry. Superyacht and cruise ship operators, for example, will also benefit from the time and cost savings associated with having fewer fire safety precautions and regulations. In addition, there is only one type of fuel to manage, which is more widely available in ports all over the world. The Dtorque also exceeds EU RDC Stage II emissions regulations, however, is not yet EPA compliant. Low Noise and Vibration The Dtorque has a two-cylinder, common rail, turbo-charged diesel engine that uses a unique system of dual counter-rotating crankshafts in an aluminum block. This technology, with its patented â??Spaceballâ?? design, helps reduce vibrations and noise. Another advantage of these crankshafts is the lack of rotating and operating (steering) torques. This results in less fatigue during the engines operation.