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MTU’s Power on the River
To understand why a rather ungainly looking vessel commonly called a “push boat” matters a great deal to MTU Detroit Diesel, you first have to appreciate The River and its role in American history and...
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HD-AGM Batteries for the Puma One Racing Sailboat
When Puma Ocean Racing decided to build a new boat for the 2011 Volvo Around the World Race, part of the decision process was the selection of the equipment used on the boat. The decision on batteries...
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Webasto AC Installed on Jeff Burton’s Sportfish Yacht
Western Branch Diesel and our sister company, Engines1, had the recent privilege of joining a host of premiere marine companies in sponsoring the Jeff Burton 46 project. Designed and constructed by...
View ArticleCrane Repower at Naval Station Norfolk
The below is a testimonial we recently received from a completed engine repower on a crane at Naval Station Norfolk for NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic in Norfolk, Virginia This was a repower to replace an aging...
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WBD’s MTU Territory Expanded To Encompass All of North Carolina
Dedicated Sales, Service & Parts Location Opens at Jarrett Bay Marine Park Following up to Western Branch Diesel’s recognition as an MTU Worldwide “Best Practices” distributor in the field of...
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Powering 77′ Bayliss Sportfish
Team members from Western Branch Diesel and Bayliss Boatworks recently mounted the main propulsion engines in Bayliss’ newest in-progress custom sportfish boat, the 77′ “Clean Sweep.” This boat will be...
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Highly Respected Technical Manager Joins Western Branch Diesel
Billy Lambe to spearhead marine and C&I power business development in North Carolina Portsmouth, Virginia – (August 27, 2013) – Western Branch Diesel is excited to announce that Billy Lambe has...
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David Shook Promoted to Off-Highway Service Support Manager
We are pleased to announce that WBD’s David Shook has been promoted to the position of Off-Highway Service Support Manager for the Portsmouth Service Department. David will continue to report to...
View ArticleWBD’s Keith Henninger Exemplifies Great Service
Keith Henninger from our Beaufort, North Carolina branch goes out of his way to help a customer, and receives praises and recommendation for his great service. Gentlemen, I don’t write many of these...
View ArticleNo Matter the Hour, Team WBD Handles the Call
We are always pleased to receive high marks and praise from our customers, business affiliates and fellow dealers. In this testimonial, Bob Strang from Johnson & Towers (MD, DE & NJ MTU Dealer)...
View ArticleTen Tips for Top Engine Performance
From the summer issue of The Bayliss Bulletin, the official newsletter of Bayliss Boatworks, our own David Shook provided an article chock full of great advice for keeping your marine engines running...
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Bayliss Boatworks’ Largest Build to Date Receiving Big MTU Power
Currently under construction is Bayliss Boatworks’ largest build to date: a 90′ Sportfisherman named Singularis. Team WBD is proud to have assisted in the powering of this massive boat with a pair of...
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Amherst Madison’s M/V Alabama Receives New MTU Power
Welcome to Amherst Madison’s M/V Alabama workboat; also known as the “Sweet Home Alabama” to the crew. Amherst Madison has been plying the great Kanawha and Ohio Rivers, pushing barges with their...
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Western Branch Diesel at the 2014 Hatteras University
Western Branch Diesel and MTU were proud sponsors of this year’s Hatteras University – a three day product education event by Hatteras team members for their sales force from around the globe. During...
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Western Branch Diesel Awarded North Carolina Territory for John Deere Marine...
Beaufort Facility Now the Go-To Service provider for all John Deere Marine Sales, Service & Parts Beaufort, NC – Western Branch Diesel’s Beaufort, North Carolina branch located within the Jarrett...
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MTU Unveils the New 16V2000 M96L in Fort Lauderdale
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is touted as being the world’s largest gathering of sea-going vessels and marine-minded businesses. The strong standing and long heritage of this boat show,...
View ArticleCoordinating Marine Service and Repairs Flawlessly
I wanted to commend your company for the service I received at Jarrett Bay from WBD. I had to have major repairs recently on my 52′ motoryacht – “Outside the Lines”. Pollyanna Scott was a joy. Not only...
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WBD Named as the New Volvo Penta Marine Power Center
Volvo Penta of the Americas Announces Appointment of Western Branch Diesel as an Authorized Marine Power Center Volvo Penta has recently announced the appointment of Western Branch Diesel as an...
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MTU M96L Installation in the Newest Build from Bayliss Boatworks
The latest 16V-2000 M96L engines from MTU were designed with large sportfish boats in mind and boast one of the best power to weight ratios of any high-horsepower marine diesel engine available. These...
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Volvo Penta Brings New Life to a Famed Tug
Easy does it as these massive Volvo Penta D16 MH engines were lowered into place in the belly of the tugboat Miss Anne. These engines are rated at 650 mhp and produce a massive amount of pulling power...
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