Alpha seen, Omega announced at Seawork

The variable speed Lister Petter Marine Omega series range will be available in two different sizes, the Omega 100 (248 bhp turbocharged) and the Omega 200 (322 bhp turbochanged and intercooled). The Omega marine range promises to be rugged and reliable, while low on running costs and fuel consumption.

Lister Petter recently relaunched the Alpha series of marine diesel engines in conjunction with UK distributor Hendy Power Ltd, which had the stand at Seawork. On display at the show was an example of a range that includes the Alpha 20, 30, 40 and 55 Turbo marine diesels.

The choice of naturally aspirated or turbocharged, and indirect or direct injection technology, covers all the requirements for quiet running and low emissions. The lightweight and compact Alpha range has been designed especially for easy service accessibility.

Standard features on the Alpha series include PRM reversing gear box with 2:1 reduction (nominal) 12 volt starter motor (insulated earth return), 55 amp marine alternator, heat exchanger, water cooled exhaust manifold, raw and fresh water pumps and calorifier connections. Fuel filter with water trap, high level oil filler and dipstick and train pump are all standard equipment on the Alpha series engines.

Every Lister Petter engine is supplied with a standard two year warranty, which can be extended to five years upon registration. The Omega marine engines will be available from Lister Petter distributors later in 2008.

Commenting at Seawork, Hendy Power’s Stephen Atkins said, ‘Seawork 2008 was an excellent platform for the re-introduction of the Lister Petter Alpha marine engine range to the workboat market. The engines were very well received and instantly recognised by attendees, with one client already having run in excess of 9,000 trouble free hours on his Alpha 40.’