{"product_id":"bps-6-6-transducer-ultrasonic-antifouling-system-12v","title":"BPS Marine BPS-6 6-Transducer 12V Ultrasonic Antifouling System","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe BPS Marine BPS-6 is a six-transducer ultrasonic antifouling system that keeps your hull clean without bottom paint chemistry. Running on 12V DC with a light 1.5 Ah draw, it protects hulls, drives, rudders, and stabilizers on boats up to 65 feet by broadcasting a 20kHz to 42kHz ultrasonic sweep that stops growth before it starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine growth is a slow, expensive problem. Slime first, then barnacles, then a hull that drags and burns more fuel every trip. The BPS Marine BPS-6 goes after that problem before it starts. It's a six-transducer ultrasonic antifouling system that runs on 12V DC and keeps microorganisms from getting a foothold on your hull, drives, rudders, and stabilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the idea. Each transducer bonds to the inside of the hull and sends out ultrasound in a multi-frequency sweep from 20kHz to 42kHz. That sweep disrupts the ability of algae and barnacle larvae to attach to the wetted surface. No poisons leaching into the water, no scrubbing at the end of the season, just a quiet defense running in the background while the boat sits at the dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne BPS-6 covers a lot of boat. It's rated for hulls up to 65 feet, and it's a clean fit for vessels under 52 feet running pods or stern drives where a single system can protect the whole running gear package. Got something bigger? You can combine multiple BPS-6 systems to cover a larger vessel. Six transducers give you enough coverage to reach the surfaces that actually foul, the flat hull sections, the drives, the rudders, and the stabilizer fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower draw is easy to live with. The system runs on 12V DC and pulls about 1.5 Ah on average, so it won't hammer your house bank while you're away from shore power. Each transducer pushes up to 60W of output, which is where the real antifouling work happens. On a sailboat or a boat that sits on the hook for stretches, keep an eye on your battery. A small solar panel or a shore charger will keep it fed indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall is straightforward if you take your time with the bonding. The transducers mount to clean, solid interior hull surfaces using the two epoxy kits in the box. That solid epoxy bond matters. Ultrasound travels through the hull material itself, not across a gap, so it won't jump a barrier like sealant or caulk. Get good contact and you get good coverage. Each transducer comes with 15 feet of cable, and there are three extra 15-foot extension cables in the box for the runs that need to reach a far corner of the bilge back to the control module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BPS-6 works best on solid fiberglass hulls where the ultrasound can transmit cleanly through the laminate. Cored hulls and metal boats behave differently, so check the installation manual and pick your mounting locations before you commit the epoxy. The printed installation and operation manual walks through transducer placement, and getting that placement right is most of the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to get running is in the box. You get the BPS-6 control module with an integrated power cable, six submersible ultrasonic transducers each with 15 feet of cable, three additional 15-foot extension cables, two epoxy kits for bonding, and the printed installation and operation manual. The control module is the brain. It drives all six transducers off a single 12V connection and runs the frequency sweep automatically once it's powered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cleaner hull isn't just about looks. Less growth means less drag, and less drag means better fuel economy and less strain on your engines when you're underway. It also means fewer haul-outs and less aggressive scrubbing, which is easier on your bottom paint and your wallet over a season. For a boat that lives in the water, an ultrasonic system like the BPS-6 is the kind of quiet maintenance that pays for itself the longer it runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's it for? Boaters tired of hauling out for a bottom scrub, cruisers who want to slow growth between seasons, and anyone running pods or stern drives who wants one system watching the whole underwater package. It's not a magic eraser, and it won't strip existing growth off a neglected bottom. Think of it as prevention, running around the clock, that keeps a clean hull clean and slows the whole fouling process way down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSix ultrasonic transducers protect hulls, drives, rudders, and stabilizers on boats up to 65 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRuns on 12V DC with an average draw of just 1.5 Ah, so it's easy on the house bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to 60W of output per transducer for strong ultrasonic coverage across the wetted surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-frequency sweep algorithm from 20kHz to 42kHz targets the range that stops algae and barnacle attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e15 feet of cable per transducer plus three extra 15-foot extension cables for flexible routing back to the control module\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo epoxy kits included for a solid transducer bond to the interior of the hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle control module drives all six transducers off one 12V connection and runs the sweep automatically\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCombine multiple BPS-6 systems to cover vessels longer than 65 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean, chemical-free antifouling that helps cut drag, fuel burn, and haul-out frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized BPS Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size boat does the BPS-6 cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOne BPS-6 is rated for hulls up to 65 feet. It's also a clean fit for vessels under 52 feet running pods or stern drives, where a single system can protect the whole running gear package. For larger vessels you can combine multiple BPS-6 systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much power does it draw?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe system runs on 12V DC and pulls about 1.5 Ah on average. That light draw means it won't drain your house bank quickly when you're away from shore power, though on a boat that sits on the hook it's smart to keep it topped up with a solar panel or shore charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou get the BPS-6 control module with an integrated power cable, six submersible ultrasonic transducers each with 15 feet of cable, three additional 15-foot extension cables, two epoxy kits, and the printed installation and operation manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat surfaces can it protect?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe six transducers can add antifouling protection to hulls, drives, rudders, stabilizers, and more. On boats under 52 feet with pods or stern drives, one system can cover the entire vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does ultrasonic antifouling work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEach transducer broadcasts ultrasound in a multi-frequency sweep from 20kHz to 42kHz. That sweep disrupts the ability of microorganisms like algae and barnacle larvae to attach to the wetted surface, so growth is limited before it takes hold. No chemicals leach into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow are the transducers mounted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey bond to clean, solid interior hull surfaces with the two epoxy kits in the box. The bond matters because ultrasound travels through the hull material itself, not across a gap, so it won't transmit past a barrier like sealant or caulk. Good contact means good coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat hull material works best?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe BPS-6 performs best on solid fiberglass hulls, where the ultrasound transmits cleanly through the laminate. Cored hulls and metal boats behave differently, so check the installation manual and choose your mounting locations carefully before committing the epoxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I run it on a sailboat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The 12V DC supply and low 1.5 Ah draw suit sailboats and any boat that spends time at anchor. Just monitor your battery and consider a solar panel or shore charger to keep the system running continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it replace bottom paint?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThink of the BPS-6 as prevention that runs around the clock to limit and slow marine growth. 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