Yanmars and MYs

[bbwhitejr]

I have always heard that Yanmar tractors were tough little tractors. How about the Yanmar marine diesels? Anyone have any experience? Was looking at a Cruisers Yachts MY that had twin Yanmars.

If you had to change out an oil pan or pull an engine, how in the world would you remove it from a MY?:huh:

Thanks,
Bennett

 

[dpmulvey]

Need more info. Looked at a Cruisers MY a couple of years ago. It had Volvos. Too many GPH and as stated, how do you remove them for repair...... Look at all aspects of the equation.

 

[alnav]

I've owned several MYs from different manufacturers and in each boat there was a way to pull the engine built in to the design. Generally the solution is removable deck plates in the salon that, when removed, provide a path above each engine. The only time I had occasion to use the capability involved the need to replace a transmission. The mechanical shop took out the deck plates and erected a frame above the engine with a hoist. The rest went as you would expect. They did not have to pull the engine completely out but they could have. I don't think the cost was too much different than what a similar job on a boat with an engine room not directly open to the sky would have cost. I did have to replace the salon carpet. The shop guys knew exactly what to do and had a drawing from the manufacturer that showed the arrangement for engine repair or removal like where to erect the frame.

Having said the above, I certainly agree, if you're interested in the MY style, that you determine in advance of purchase what might be needed in the case of a major repair.

Yanmar diesels have a good reputation in sailboat applications. But, a friend had to replace his engines in a SeaRay (40DA I believe) and used larger Yanmars. I think the engines worked fine but he had a devil of a time selling the boat when he moved up and believes that the "novelty" of the replacement hurt him in the market.