New Vessel Shows Outstanding Performance and Efficiency of Twin 1,150 HP DI16-Liter Scania V8 Engines
San Antonio, Texas – Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines, announced today the success of the sea trials of the recently launched Viking 48 Convertible powered by twin Scania 1,150 HP DI16-liter V8 engines. The vessel, MACK ATTACK, launched in June, was commissioned by Mack Boring & Parts Co. to demonstrate the reliability and performance of Scania’s most powerful pleasure craft-certified V8 engines.
“We have all been thrilled with the performance of the Scania 1,150 HP DI 16 engines in our new demo,” said Patrick McGovern, CEO, Mack Boring & Parts Co. “The Viking 48C may be the largest 48-foot Convertible out there, and the ability of the Scania engines to accelerate her onto plane quickly has exceeded expectations, while the cruise and top speed are great in a boat of this class. Once again, we are showing the yachting customers that Scania engines from 700-1,150 HP offer a new and improved option for their diesel engine selection backed by global support and a local distributor with over 100 years’ experience.”
“Viking is happy to be working with Mack Boring once again by providing a test platform for Scania with our 48 Convertible, which is a very popular owner/operator model for us,” said Mark Waldron, Viking’s Vice President of Sales. “The Scania 900 proved successful in our 46 Billfish, and the performance of these 1,150s in our 48 has been impressive. In addition, the feedback we’ve received from the MACK ATTACK team have been very positive.”
“We have been able to install a number of our recreationally rated engines in yachts, but to have the ability to really test their limits on an offshore tournament fishing boat is going to give us the opportunity to show the world what they can do,” said Art Schuchert, Sales and Marketing Director, Scania USA. “With an industry-leading power-to-weight ratio and exceptional fuel efficiency, we are confident these engines will speak for themselves.”
Performance results as tested and measured by Mack Boring & Parts Co. are as follows:
| Engine Speed | Boat Speed (kts) | Combined Fuel Burn (gal) |
| 800 | 9.7 | 10 |
| 1000 | 11 | 20 |
| 1200 | 12.5 | 34 |
| 1400 | 16.5 | 46 |
| 1500 | 18.9 | 54 |
| 1600 | 21.4 | 60 |
| 1700 | 24.4 | 68 |
| 1800 | 27.9 | 76 |
| 1900 | 30 | 82 |
| 2000 | 32 | 90 |
| 2100 | 34 | 96 |
| 2200 | 36 | 108 |
| 2300 | 38 | 120 |
The MACK ATTACK will be showcased at many upcoming events throughout 2024 including the MidAtlantic Tournament, Atlantic City In-Water Boat Show, Newport International Boat Show and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Built on a Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) engine block and employing a simple wastegate turbocharger, the Scania DI16-liter engine delivers top-of-class performance without the need for additional turbos or superchargers. The resulting lighter weight, combined with Scania’s proprietary Engine Management System (EMS) and common rail extra high-pressure injection system (XPI), optimizes fuel delivery enabling impressive torque, lower noise and exceptional fuel efficiency.
For more information on Scania pleasure craft engines or to locate a dealer near you, please visit www.scaniausa.com.
Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2022, we delivered 80,238 trucks, 4,994 buses as well as 13,400 marine and industrial power systems to our customers. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 57,000 people. Research and development are mainly concentrated in Sweden. Production takes place in Europe and Latin America with regional product centers in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON GROUP. For more information visit: www.scaniausa.com.
About Mack Boring & Parts Co.:
Mack Boring & Parts Co. is a privately owned business, having recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary with the fourth generation of continuous family leadership. Today, Mack Boring manages nearly 400 Authorized Dealers in North America. Our dedicated staff and highly skilled technicians strive to deliver a premier customer experience and continue a tradition of excellence in the marine and industrial markets. Mack Boring distributes and represents well known global brands such as Scania, Yanmar, Isuzu, ePropulsion, Suzuki Outboards, SmartGyro, Aquadrive, Twin Disc and ZF Marine Gears and is a top selling distributor for many of these lines. For more information, please visit www.mackboring.com
For further information, please contact
Art Schuchert, Sales and Marketing Director
Phone: 210 679 3125
E-mail: art.schuchert@scania.com
Andrew Golden, Public Relations
Phone: 617 413 6521 E-mail: agolden@rushtongregory.com
