Velvet Drive Transmissions is a leading manufacturer of marine and industrial transmissions. Once a part of Borg Warner, Velvet Drive became a Division of Regal-Beloit Corporation in January of 1995. Our extensive range of transmissions are used in boats and off highway vehicles of some of the world's best known manufacturers

 

It is a known fact that Velvet Drive is the leader in the marine industry. Our transmissions feature a quiet, smooth operation and are manufactured using the highest quality industry standards. Typical applications include tournament ski boats, inboard cruisers, sport fishing boats, sailboats, trawlers, center console, runabouts, and yachts

The Velvet Drive® "71" and "72" designations indicate input horsepower ranges. There are two basic configurations of transmissions in the 71 and 72 ratings. The most popular model is the n-line unit. "In-line" indicates that the input and output shafts of the transmission are on the same axis. Direct drive versions of the in-line models are frequently used on high horsepower, light weight boats. The reduction ratio versions use an additional planetary gear set to allow the use of larger propellers for greater pulling power at lower shaft speeds. The Velvet Drive® "71" and "72" designations indicate input horsepower ranges. There are two basic configurations of transmissions in the 71 and 72 ratings. The most popular model is the n-line unit. "In-line" indicates that the input and output shafts of the transmission are on the same axis. Direct drive versions of the in-line models are frequently used on high horsepower, light weight boats. The reduction ratio versions use an additional planetary gear set to allow the use of larger propellers for greater pulling power at lower shaft speeds.

V-Drive

The Velvet Drive® V-Drive marine transmission is a compact, self-contained unit that helps create extra cargo and cabin space by allowing you to move your engines further aft. Because the V-Drive requires no universal joints, a potentially costly maintenance item is completely eliminated. The deeper offset of the Velvet Drive V-Drive marine gear allows easy propeller shaft alignment for quick, simple installation. A series of reduction ratios is available. Opposite propeller rotation can be provided for twin engine applications with two engines of like rotation.

71/72 Series Features
  • Available in Direct Drive, In-Line Reduction, and V-Drive configurations
  • Wide selection of Reduction Ratios to suit your particular needs
  • Proven, reliable cast iron design



  • 5000V Series
  • Designed specifically for V-Drive applications
  • Fully reversing feature allows for Twin Engine installation using Automotive Rotation Engines
  • Compact design with lightweight aluminum housing
  • Available in 4 Reduction Ratios



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    5000 Series
  • 8 degree down angle allows Horizontal Engine installation
  • Fully reversing feature allows for Twin Engine installation using Automotive Rotation Engines
  • Compact design with lightweight aluminum housing
  • Available in Direct Drive and 5 Reductions



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