560 Stern Drive
Konrad's 560 dual prop technology operates with exceptional efficiency and significantly reduces stress on the gears. Better fuel economy and less maintenance save you time and money. Built with two, one piece stainless steel prop shafts, bigger u-joints, bearings, and gears, the 560 is extremely durable, maximizing the life and value of your investment:
intended for military, commercial, medium duty, and recreational performance the konrad 560 offers
Oversized bearings
Thicker walled casings
Dual, Counter-rotating prop shaft
Continuous oil circulation for cool operation
No corrosive exhaust through drive
Precision machined super alloy gears
No failure-prone cone clutch
Minimal maintenance required
analysis form
Every application is analyzed and approved by Konrad Application Engineers. Please complete the Analysis Form and submit it online, or download the PDF to print, scan, email, or mail back to Konrad. A Konrad Application Engineer will contact you to discuss your priorities and goals and determine the best Konrad sterndrive model for you. You can also reach out to us anytime. We look forward to working with you!
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For your convenience, we have downloadable documents that will help with the conversion process.
Package Options
Standard Equipment (Supplied with Sterndrive)
- Complete sterndrive assembly
- Inner and outer transom assembly
- Trim pump assembly (including trim cylinders)
- Oil reservoir with low level sensor for use in hull
- Drive comes full of sterndrive lubricant
- Two quarts of power trim fluid
Additional Equipment Required (Not supplied but available for purchase from Konrad)
- Transmission
- Propeller
- Steering package
- Lifting Brackets
- Drive shafts/transmission tail piece
- Bellhousing adapter
- Flywheel coupling
- Transmission oil cooler
- Alignment tool
Options for Individual Applications (Available for purchase from Konrad)
- HD Upper Assemblies
- Isolator Mounts
- Installation tool kit
- Extension kits
- Tie bars
- Technical engineering assistance
Material / Manufacturing Specifications
Bearings
Taper roller bearings, spaced for optimum load carrying capabilities, support the shafts
Castings
Manufactured from high strength, heat treated aluminum
Gears
High strength heat treated alloy steel utilizing high performance marine technology
Shafts
Manufactured from high alloy, heat treated steel
U-Joint
Industry leading size for increased load carrying capacity and extended life
Installation / Operational Specifications
Application
Commercial, Military, Recreational, and High Performance
Engine Connection
Direct or Remote (Jack or CV Shaft)
Exhaust
None through the sterndrive
Gear Ratios
1.21:1, 1.33:1, 1.51:1, 1.67:1
Lubrication
Full Immersion, 6 quarts with external reservoir
Propeller
Diameter Range - 13.25 in - 16 in (33.7 cm - 40.6 cm)
Rotation
Dual, Counter-rotating
Steering Angle
56° range
Transmission
Reversing transmission required
Transom Mounting
Template available per application
Transom Requirements
14° angle nominal, 6.4 mm - 76.2 mm (1/4 in - 3 in) thick
Trim/Lift System
Approximate -6° to +10° trim, twin cylinders with electrohydraulic pump
Approximate 30° of total lift range
Water Pickup
None through the sterndrive
Warranty
All applications and warranties are subject to evaluation and approval by the factory and may be approved with lower annual hours than noted maximum.