Western Flyer Power Progress

Powering the Future of Marine Propulsion

At Palmer Johnson Power Systems, we’re leading the marine industry’s transition to hybrid and electric propulsion with advanced, efficient, and environmentally responsible solutions. From ferries and workboats to patrol vessels and luxury yachts, our systems are engineered to deliver powerful performance, lower emissions, and long-term value for vessel owners, operators, and designers alike.

Clean Power for a New Era at Sea

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Expert System Integration

  • Partner with marine OEMs and retrofit specialists.
  • Deliver plug-and-play modular systems or fully customized solutions.
  • Seamless integration with propulsion, auxiliary loads, and gensets.
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Turnkey Powertrain Engineering

  • Application-specific design
  • Detailed modeling and simulation support for engineering teams
  • Thermal management, battery safety, and control strategy optimization
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Engine Agnostic

  • Compatible with all major engine brands (Volvo Penta, Cummins, John Deere, MTU, Caterpillar, and more)
  • Support for parallel, series, and blended hybrid configurations
  • Seamless integration of gensets with electric drives, inverters, BMS, and battery banks
  • Independent control systems engineered for flexibility and vendor neutrality
Western Flyer Power Progress

Western Flyer

The HM transmission system was as part of the repowering of the Western Flyer, an iconic 77-ft. wooden boat immortalized in a John Steinbeck novel. (Photo: Transfluid)

Fleet

Fleet Owners & Operators

  • Reduce operational costs and maintenance downtime
  • Improve reliability and vessel uptime with intelligent diagnostics
  • Retrofit options available to modernize existing fleets
Marine Engineer

Marine Engineers & Designers

  • Leverage PJ’s design expertise and engineering support
  • Access full system drawings, modeling, and documentation
  • Simplify certification and classification processes
Boatyard

OEMs & Shipyards

  • Accelerate time to market with pre-engineered or custom kits
  • Support for series and parallel hybrid designs
  • Integration with mechanical, electric, and hydraulic systems
Marine Field Support

Support Beyond the Sale

  • Field commissioning and training
  • Aftermarket parts and diagnostics
  • Remote monitoring and system updates

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