As part of the Yamaha Blue Life Series, Yamaha puts the spotlight on Hurtgruten Expeditions. This is a hardcore expedition group who needs equipment that can handle the extreme conditions of a destination like Antarctica. Equipment must be reliable and earth friendly, Yamaha Outboards meet those demands.
They use the Yamaha 60-horsepower, four stroke outboard motors to power their fleet of Rigid Inflatable Boats. With Antarctica being a remote and rugged destination, additional gear and extra planning are required so they carry a lot of motors. Hence the 55 Yamaha F60s on its three larger ships, with two ships carrying 20 Yamaha F60 outboards aboard and one ship holding 15 motors.
“When we are in Antarctica, we must be self-sufficient and self-reliant. Reliability is absolutely key. We have to trust our equipment to take care of us just as our passengers trust us to take care of them,” said Karin Strand, Vice President of Development. “Planning is critical, but you cannot plan for every situation. There are no ‘repair shops’ around so we have to be prepared and we need to have confidence in our equipment.”
Hurtgruten Expeditions has been using Yamaha power since 2002 for their journeys and are super happy with the motor’s reliability. The guys know they will always make it back to their ships when taking groups out a on the RIBs to explore. Hurtgruten Expeditions offers trips for adventurers and those who want to try new things.
The Hurtgruten company integrates sustainability and education to make for a more fulfilling experience and to give people a deeper understanding of nature. For more information and a complete list of Hurtigruten Expeditions destinations, visit www.hurtigruten.com.
