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Media Releases
Sailing Adventures Near & Far made easy with YANMAR/GORI propeller combination
15 September 2020
A new Grainger Raku 48 sailing catamaran on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is not only sitting pretty with its stylish, high-performance design, but its…

Adventurous Explore Group discovers no better alternative to the proven reliability of Yanmar
04 September 2020
The latest high-speed catamaran built for the Explore Group is set to raise the standard in vessels for quality dive trips and dining…

Luhrs 37 Yanmar repower helps man & machine in ultimate fishing battles
21 August 2020
The 6LY440 fully-electronic diesel superstar does better than standing on the shoulders of its successful Yanmar predecessors, it is proving that Yanmar repowering…

Yanmar and Aluminium Marine prove sometimes smaller is better
28 July 2020
Experienced commercial ferry builder Aluminium Marine and Sea World Cruises have chosen a pair of 650mhp 6HYM-WET Yanmars to power a new whale…

Yanmar – Power Equipment 2019 National Marine Dealer of the Year
24 July 2020
Power Equipment would like to acknowledge the contribution of our dealer network in providing great support and product knowledge to the customer face…

“Nothing runs like a…” John Deere refit set to turn heads in the Australian market for vessel power
02 June 2020
The owner of a North Queensland-based Dyna 53 sought advice recently on the best option for repowering his 30-year-old vessel. The results in…

Halvorsen 48 refit brings 21st Century power to a 1970s Sydney classic
19 May 2020
The clean common-rail efficiency of new 6LY440 engines has given one of Sydney’s Halvorsen 1970s flybridge cruisers an engine room to be proud…

Oracle expedition vessel repowered for the serious job of retirement off Western Australia
06 May 2020
The MV Oracle was originally launched in 2000 to support one of the world’s highest-profile America’s Cup racing teams. Today she continues her testament…

Akuna shows “the way forward” in boat repowers
20 April 2020
Yanmar’s popular 4LHA turbo-diesels have ensured a yacht club start/rescue boat can give the durable support expected while using a fraction of the…

Indigo project a true game changer in cost-effective, long-range commercial boats
18 March 2020
The new OXE Diesel outboard has opened a whole new world of cost-effective commercial boating options thanks to its leading propulsion abilities and…

Catamaran set to become ‘torque’ of the town after repower installation
12 February 2020
An innovative approach to installing two new diesel Dtorque outboards into a 52 foot Hitchhiker sailing catamaran has given owner Ilan Sebban peace…

Yanmar 6HYM-WET powered vessel will help investigate sustainable fishery options for Mauritius
04 February 2020
Experienced Australian boat builder Steber International has powered its largest hull to date with Yanmar. Built for the Mauritius government, the Westcoaster-based hull…

Classic launch more spritely than ever with new John Deere engine
09 April 2019
The owners of the classic launch April are now enjoying its new amenities and additional power after a refurbishment by the Wooden Boat…

Remarkable versatile new Shoreline 86 powered by Yanmar
14 February 2019
A new multi-purpose fishing vessel paired with Yanmar 6AYEM-GT series engines is set to create waves in Western Australia’s marine industry. Shoreline Marine…

Yanmar Racing readies for World Championships off Fremantle
18 December 2018
Yanmar Racing, the Dragon Class competition sailing team sponsored by Yanmar Co.,LTD, have been finalising race preparations off Fremantle for the upcoming Australian…

New John Deere 4.5L Marine Engine is Now Available to Order
12 December 2018
Following an announcement by John Deere Power Systems on October 2018 in Waterloo, Iowa the new PowerTech™ 4045SFM85 marine engine is now ready…

Catamaran ready for big adventures with new Yanmar common rail engines
23 November 2018
The upgrade of a stylish, custom-made catamaran has been a great success thanks to her powerful new Yanmar engines and the skill of…

Yanmar engine a ‘dream fit’ for new 14m Roger Hill catamaran
20 August 2018
Boutique Sunshine Coast boat builder Noosa Marine recently finished fitting a pair of 480hp Yanmar 6LY3-ETP engines to a new Roger Hill ‘planing…

New Gori propellers lift catamaran’s performance
18 July 2018
New Gori three-blade single pitch propellers retrofitted to its saildrive engines have given a 44ft Queensland catamaran more manoeuvrability, responsiveness and stopping…

Impressive new diesel outboards make their debut
26 June 2018
On June 26th marine and industrial engine distributor Power Equipment hosted a media day at its head office in Melbourne, inviting journalists from…

Yanmar Quality and Support Meets 7 Star Expectations
04 May 2018
In a big, competitive world and the even more rarified world of 7 Star resorts, superior levels of quality, reliability and service are…

John Deere Re-Power History Into A New Era of Sail – Duyfken
04 May 2018
Who would ever have linked a 400 year old Dutch ship with the discovery of the Australian continent and an iconic American farming…

Gori Propeller New Logo & 3 Blade Single Pitch Propeller
05 March 2018
Gori Propeller full speed ahead under new owners Gori Propeller – New Logo Gori Propeller has a lively new look and a new…

Wooden Boat Quality and Performance come Alive in Geelong
05 March 2018
Whether under power or under sail, the popularity of the wooden boat remains high. This unique major biennial event, run by the Royal…

Yanmar launches world’s smallest Common Rail inboard marine diesel engine, higher horsepower in mid-range series and expansion of joystick controls
19 February 2018
YANMAR Launches 3JH40 – world’s smallest CR Inboard Marine Diesel Engine YANMAR 3JH40 common rail inboard engine YANMAR MARINE INTERNATIONAL is launching the…

Melbourne to Brisbane with out refuelling – Yanmar 6LPA Efficiency at work
11 January 2017
Recently launched by Pacific Power Cats is “Paradigm”, a Pathfinder West Coaster 49 and the first of the Pathfinder “M” range. Pacific Power Cats is a Brisbane based boatbuilding…

New Yanmar Engines power Aussie Built Tourist Ferries in Mexico
11 January 2017
The first two ship sets of the new Yanmar 6AYEM-GT common rail diesel engines have been installed by Aluminium Marine into a pair of passenger ferry destined…

It’s Yanmar Again to the Rescue
11 January 2017
The exceptional demand for Yanmar powered Steber built marine safety vessels has continued with the recent launch of a new boat for NSW Marine Rescue, Port Stephens 31 (PS31), the…

Yanmar Chosen for Trawler’s Two Repowers – 200,000 hours apart
11 January 2017
The Petuna Endeavour is a commercial deep sea fishing trawler, a vessel with a long and proud history. Repowered with a Yanmar just four years into her life,…

Yanmar Power Delivers again for Coral Coast Marine Constructions
11 January 2017
Custom built, high quality aluminium cruising catamarans don’t come any better than Elloura II which is powered by a pair of 700mhp Yanmar 6HYM-WET marine diesel…

Moonraker Benefits from Re-build & Yanmar Dieles Power
11 January 2017
When a skilled shipwright sets about restoring his own boat, chances are that the outcome is going to be stunning. In the case…

Yanmar, The Perfect Match for High-Tech Cats
20 October 2016
Some of the most stunning, recent multi-hull launchings share two common elements. Both vessels are Yanmar powered, and both were built by the Noosa Marine shipyard. The…

Yanmar Logs 46,000 hours on Bass Straight Trawler and is as strong as ever
19 August 2016
Commercial fisherman Tony Guarnaccia repowered his deep sea fishing trawler, the Lady Miriam, with a Yanmar 6HYM-ETE in 2009 and has now clocked…

Yanmar Marine Diesel V8 makes revamped Matilda Bay 32 Sing
19 August 2016
A single Yanmar 8LV370 has been specifically selected to power the redesigned Matilda Bay 32. Following a comprehensive stem to stern makeover, this…

Yanmar Selected for Two World-Best-Practice Pilot Boats
19 June 2016
Following an exhaustive nationwide review of pilot boats, Flinders Ports has purchased and commissioned two new vessels. Both boats are powered by dual…

Power Equipment introduces Torqeedo – the world leader in electric propulsion
11 June 2016
Power Equipment unveiled the newest member of its high quality power brands – the world’s leading electric marine propulsion, Torqeedo. Jason Hodder, Torqeedo…

Yanmar at work in retirement
19 May 2016
Boaters rarely come more dedicated to the Yanmar brand than Geoff Tickle. Following a 23 year career selling Yanmar marine and industrial diesel…

Yanmar – Our First Choice in Marine Diesels
19 April 2016
The Queensland based Fodico Marine Group is a tightly held collection of associated companies, each falling under the ownership of the Toy family….

Yanmar Powers All Timber Cruising Smack
28 January 2016
In creating the beautiful timber cruising smack “Jane” as a tribute to his late wife, Christopher Sinn committed himself to achieve absolute quality…

Yanmar Repowers Rejuvenate Sydney Harbor Ferries
09 December 2015
Commercially rated Yanmar marine diesel engines have been selected and installed to re-power all four Supercat ferries, operating on Sydney Harbour. The vessels…

Five Years Later & Yanmar 6AY is still like new
06 November 2015
Tasmanian fisherman John Hammond repowered his commercial fishing boat Shandara with a Yanmar 6AY-STE marine diesel engine in July 2010. Now, some five…

Yanmar Re-Power Saves Ferry operator Time and Fuel
21 October 2015
A Yanmar re-power has provided a welcome boost to the Maria Island Ferry business operated by John Cole-Cook. Thanks to the pair of…

Yanmar Powers Boutique Snorkeling Vessel
21 August 2015
Yanmar commercial marine engines have been specified to power the most recent reef snorkelling vessel to arrive into Port Douglas. The new multi-million…

Yanmar – The best decision I ever made
20 August 2015
Hobart cray fisherman Rodney Clark is his own man. He’s a professional fisherman who by choice works alone at sea and co-designed his…

Yanmar – The Only Engine to last the Distance
28 July 2015
Commercial fishermen the world over are amongst the toughest critics of marine engines. Dick Cleall is a Yanmar man through and through having…

Yanmar Releases New 30MHP Engine and New SD25 Saildrive
07 July 2015
Two new Yanmar products specifically designed for the yachting fraternity have been released in Australia with immediate availability. The new Yanmar 3YM30AE marine…

Yanmar Powers ahead with Aluminium Marine
06 July 2015
Over recent years, Aluminium Marine has launched a string of Yanmar powered aluminium catamaran hulls. In fact 8 out of their last 9…

Yanmar Powers Rapid Response Vessel
01 July 2015
Auckland Airport is a busy intercontinental hub, located on the shore of Manukau Harbour. With a constant stream of aircraft approaching and…

“We could not have Chosen a Better Engine than Yanmar”
04 June 2015
Bill Coombe is a long standing, well respected commercial operator who powered his new whale watching vessel, Amaroo, with a pair of…

Yanmar Re-Power Reduces the Eco-Footprint
04 June 2015
The Black Cat Group in New Zealand is an award winning eco-tourism company that is progressively repowering their fleet with Yanmar marine…

The Explore Group Powers Ahead with Yanmar
02 June 2015
Brisbane based Aluminium Marine is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most respected shipyards, designing and manufacturing aluminium catamarans for the passenger…

Yanmar Saildrives – The ideal Match for the Multihull Kato
18 March 2015
Tony Longhurst is a man of action who has always led a fast life. A retired V8 Supercar driver, water ski champion…

Yanmar L Series Key Driver in Pumps Australia Expansion
12 March 2015
Pumps Australia is enjoying unprecedented growth with the Perth based company relocating to substantially larger premises. Much of the growth is attributed…

Yanmar Powers Australia’s Largest Water Taxi
23 February 2015
Fantasea 8 Seasons is touted as the largest water taxi in Australia. Offering a hop-on hop-off service on Sydney Harbour, Yanmar 6HY-WET…

Yanmar 6AYM-WGT Powers Reef Ranger
10 December 2014
There’s no tougher operating environment in Australia, than the commercial marine market in Far North Queensland. It’s a market where the Yanmar marine…

Yanmar 6LY2-STP Engine Drives Gold Coast Thrill Seekers
05 December 2014
The notion of a high speed thrill ride for tourists on the glitzy Gold Coast used to be the exclusive domain of high…

Motoring Around Australia (Almost) in a Yanmar Powered Wooden Boat
25 November 2014
“Thrifty” – that’s how Tim Phillips summed up the performance of the Yanmar 6BY2 engine after his voyage from Perth, across the top…

Oceantech Backs Yanmar in Commercial Vessels
31 October 2014
Operating in Adelaide’s commercial marine precinct of Largs North, specialist naval architects Oceantech Design is a passionate advocate of the Yanmar range of…

Yanmar Re-Powers Angles Day-Charter Boat’s
24 October 2014
Dependability is everything in the charter boat business. Mills Charters, (Perth’s leading Charter Company specialising in Deep Sea Fishing, Whale Watching and private…

Sailing Legend Backs Yanmar
06 October 2014
In sailing circles, Mooloolaba based yachtsman Bob “Robbo” Robertson, is revered in the sport of offshore sailing. Early on in his sailing career,…

Yanmar Re-Powers Harbour Commuter Ferries
01 September 2014
Rarely does a single commercial vessel go through such a transformation as the “Harbour Cat”, operated by Fullers of Auckland. But to transform…

Powerful New Yanmar 12AY Diesel Series Launched
01 September 2014
A new Yanmar commercial marine engine has been launched in Australia, the mammoth 40 litre 12 cylinder Yanmar 12AY delivering a new level…

Yanmar Selected for Big Torque at Low Revs
15 August 2014
El Torito is a fitting name for this vessel; it’s Spanish and translates as ‘little bull’. Built in 1968 in the US, El…

Yanmar Joystick Control makes Boating Easier
31 July 2014
Brisbane surgeon Micheal Mastry is a recreational boater who appreciates the very finest in life. Not only does he own a stunning 43’…

New Yanmar Diesels Pay for Themselves
29 July 2014
Lighter engines, more power and massive fuel savings, can a re-power be any better than this? Indeed it can, when the cost benefit…

Yanmar 8LV Repower Leaves Owner With No Regrets
30 April 2014
In boating terms, this old girl of the sea has been around a bit. Reel Deep started life in Queensland as a commercial…

Designing Yanmar Repower Rejuvenates Sentimental Bertram 39
28 April 2014
A boatie with a keen eye will instantly recognise Outsider as a classic vessel. This fully imported and rare boat, the Bertram 39…

Designing a Passion for Yanmar
24 April 2014
Naval architect Stuart Ballantyne is a highly talented man of the sea. He frequently challenges conventional wisdom in ship design, but when it…

Torres Pilots Choose Yanmar….. Again and Again
03 April 2014
Torres Pilots is a the largest GBR pilotage provider in the three compulsory pilotage areas on the Great Barrier Reef being the Great…

Fusion Cats Cruise the World with Yanmar Saildrive
12 February 2014
There’s a new wind blowing through the cruising cat market with manufacturers looking to new business models to bring quality products to market. …

Yanmar’s Swapped after 10,000 Hours But Still Running Strong
25 November 2013
Brian Dodds is the first to admit, that he probably didn’t really have to change his Yanmar 3GM30 Saildrive engines. But after logging…

Kirby Marine Produces Exotic Yanmar Powered RIB
11 November 2013
Fremantle based iconic boat builder Kirby Marine, has launched an exceptional new RIB, powered by dual Yanmar 6LY3 diesel engines driving Hamilton jet…

Fairway Brand Enters a New Era
06 November 2013
The Fairway brand of motor yachts has transitioned to enter a new era. Company founder Wally Schuba has built his last Fairway with…

Yanmar Specified Where Raw Grunt is Needed
17 October 2013
As their name suggests, Perth based Niche Marine is a specialist boat builder who supplies vessels for very specific commercial applications. One of…

Yanmar Powers Spirit of Queenstown
19 September 2013
A purpose built passenger ferry, the Spirit of Queenstown, is the newest tourist venture by Southern Discoveries for Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand. …

Commercial Cat Logs Big Hours in Double Quick time
07 July 2013
Commercial Cat Freedom Monarch logs massive hours with the Yanmar GTE engines. In just seven months of operation, Commercial Cat Freedom Monarch has…

New Yanmar Powered Ferry Operating in the Whitsundays
27 June 2013
The passenger ferry market continues to be a growing market segment for new boat projects and repowers alike, s range of commercial engines….

Dual Yanmar V8s Sterndrives Gives New Spirit to Sports Cruiser
29 May 2013
The joy of buying a 2002 model Riviera M430 sports cruiser was short lived for Gold Coast boater Brad Hay when one of…

Yanmar Signs On With Oracle Team USA
25 February 2013
Yanmar has become the official technical partner of Oracle Team USA in their s Cup in 2013. Yanmar is providing engines and drive ystems…

Gori – Fastest Propeller Around the World?
31 January 2013
Why did 17 of the 20 skippers starting the Vendee Globe solo round the world race in Les Sables-d’Olonne, choose Gori propeller for their Open 60 racing…

Yanmar Repower Delivers Better Handeling at Sea, with Big Fuel Savings
25 January 2013
Based out of the deep water port of Portland (South Western Victoria) pro fisherman Tom Bibby knew that an engine re-power was ahead…

Total Refurb by Original Manufacturer pays Dividends for NSW Marine Rescue
25 January 2013
To replace or to refurbish, that’s the dilemma that not only confronts recreational boaters, but also marine rescue authorities. Marine Rescue NSW faced…

Yanamr Powers Buizen Superyacht
25 January 2013
Described by the manufacturer with terms such as artisanal craftsmanship, European style and luxury, timeless design and cutting edge technology, the Sydney built…

Whisper Quiet Yanmar Power For Aussie Cruising Yacht
04 November 2012
Good things often evolve to meet a very specific need. That is certainly the case with the new Osborn Chapman OC50 cruising yacht. …

Yanmar Re-Powers this Princess
22 October 2012
Operating a 35-metre passenger ship through some of the most environmentally pristine waters on the planet brings with it massive responsibility. So when…

Yanmar Powers Opulent Cat – Stefan Ackerie
14 December 2011
In Queensland, boaters don’t come with a much bigger profile than flamboyant hairdressing entrepreneur, Steve “Stefan” Ackerie. Well known for his string of…

Yanmar Yet Again Based on Experience
04 December 2011
Commercial boat owner and operator, Peter Lynch of Blue Dolphin Tours in Harvey Bay has been operating his own charter boat business for…

The Yanmar Maestro of Bermagui
18 October 2011
Amongst both recreational and professional boaters, Craigh Hurst is revered for his work in re-powering boats. In short Craigh Hurst enjoys the highest…

Yanmar Power of Choice for New Steber Twin Cab
12 October 2011
Upon the north coast of NSW, tucked away in the idyllic riverside town of Taree, the Steber family is already gearing up for…

First Yanmar 6HY-ETE Owner is Australia has No Regrets
11 October 2011
Rarely do you see an engine that has clocked up 6000 hours in a commercial fishing boat, and the engine looks just as…

Yanmar Unleashes New V8 Diesel Pleasure Craft Power
27 June 2011
Yanmar has announced the arrival of the all new Yanmar 8LV series in Australia – this is a V8, 4.46 litre diesel engine…

Yanmar Gives Fisherman His Mojo Back
19 May 2011
By any measure Mark Parkes is a fishing tragic. Mark openly acknowledges that he is obsessed by the lure of heading offshore to…

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