Sharrow Marine in St. Clair Shores has signed an agreement to allow VEEM Ltd. in Australia to manufacture and commercialize the innovative Sharrow Propeller globally for inboard propellers up to five meters in diameter. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Under the partnership, VEEM, a designer and manufacturer of high-technology marine propulsion and stabilization systems, will work with Sharrow to produce a state-of-the-art series of Sharrow by VEEM propellers that the companies say, “are dramatically quieter and more fuel-efficient than any inboard propeller currently on the market.”
“Bringing Sharrow Propellers to the inboard market has long been a strategic priority, and VEEM is the perfect partner for us to do so quickly, at scale, and with uncompromised manufacturing quality,” says Greg Sharrow, founder and CEO of Sharrow Engineering, and inventor of the Sharrow Propeller. “The Sharrow by VEEM propellers will provide a superior experience for larger yachts and commercial vessels, representing a true leap ahead of traditional marine propeller design.”
The Sharrow by VEEM propellers initially will be produced for superyacht and commercial vessels in the 30-90-feet range. The Sharrow by VEEM propellers are designed to deliver “significant” fuel savings and a “superior” onboard experience, with reduced noise and vibration, and improved handling, due to a reduction of tip vortices and cavitation.
“This agreement with Sharrow Engineering is further testament to VEEM’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marine technology,” says Brad Miocevich, chairman of VEEM Ltd. “We are thrilled to embark on this journey together to set a new standard for performance and sustainability. We believe this will be nothing less than transformative for the inboard market.”
The new Sharrow by VEEM propeller series represents the beginning of what Sharrow and VEEM say they plan to achieve together, in partnership around the world. The new propellers will become available to purchase through 2024 and can be ordered directly through the Sharrow by VEEM website or through a growing network of agents around the world.
To learn more, visit sharrowbyveem.com.
