June 2007 - Power Equipment

Power News
The Powerful Gem
NEWSLETTER OF POWER EQUIPMENT PTY LTD - AUSTRALIA
Issue 31 - June 2007
Before
Dual Yanmar 600hp
6KYM-ETE's
Vagabond Spirit
powers from Japan
to Sydney with Yanmar!
After
Vagabond Spirit
powers from Japan
to Sydney with Yanmar!
The Vagabond Cruises web site introduction
basically says it all. “Welcome aboard the latest
thing to hit Sydney’s waters! The stunning
Vagabond Spirit!!! With her sophisticated lines,
this 33-meter, 3-deck, fully refurbished
catamaran is set to be the next big thing on
Sydney Harbour! Be overcome by her sheer size
and striking presence as she pulls into your
pick-up-point. As you step aboard, find comfort
and safety on her carpeted outdoor decks,
elegantly framed by her perimeters. Step inside
and enjoy the best of modern and classic
charm, with her warm timber bars and dance
floor and stainless
steel finishes. Enjoy
your freshly cooked
meal, prepared and
cooked onboard by
our chefs, in her
brand new galley with
the latest in cooking
facilities. As you sit on
her stylish, newly
upholstered
furnishings indulging
in the best of
Vagabond service,
take in the
breathtaking views of
Sydney Harbour,
through her large
windows, designed only to give you the best
view of our harbour”.
There is a lot more to this success story than
what the team at Vagabond Cruises show on
their web site and I for one cannot do the full
story justice with the space available.
Managing Director Pierre Beirouthy certainly
never gave up on in his quest to find a capable
boat which was suitable for refurbishment and
use in his long established and successful cruise
business on the famous Sydney Harbour.
cost for both engines from Australia was less
than that quoted for the original repair of the
failed Deutz engine.”
Once the decision to go with Yanmar was made,
the Power Equipment team in Melbourne went to
work and arranged the logistics of sending stock
units from Singapore to Japan, air freighting new
Twin Disc gearboxes from Australia to Singapore
and finally transport the full repower sets to the
Osaka Port and road freight down to Nagasaki.
A task, which certainly is a lot easier said than
done. Michael Blair National Sales Manager for
“Queen Rokko” in Nagasaki
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undergoing a full refurbishment of the interior to
suit Vagabond Cruises planned requirements,
the Yanmar 6KYM-ETE’s have since provided
total reliability and daily service.
Pierre stated during our recent interview “I chose
Yanmar for their reliability and low fuel
consumption. Everything that I heard about
Yanmar’s excellent reputation has proven to be
absolutely true. They make good business
sense. I’m a very happy Yanmar owner.”
Thank you Pierre for showing the confidence in
Power Equipment and Yanmar to work with you
and repower the mighty Vagabond Spirit on site
in Nagasaki.
Power Equipment states, “we have a pretty slick
freight system getting stock from Japan to
Australia but try to reverse the process and it is a
whole different ball game. Basically as far as the
Japanese customs were concerned we might as
well been trying to sell coal back to Newcastle.
In hindsight it was good experience but at the
time I learnt to fully appreciate the other
difficulties Pierre was having trying to work
within the local infrastructure at Nagasaki.”
After the goods were safely on dock in
Nagasaki, Power Equipment’s Engineering
When interviewed recently for this article Pierre
Manager Erik Meijer travelled to Nagasaki to
told us some of the story:
help oversee the final stages of installation and
assist with the initial sea trials. Again a task
“I scoured the world for a charter vessel suitable
made very difficult due to the obvious language
as a large capacity function vessel to offer cruise
difficulties with local technicians, local skippers
luxury dining on Sydney Harbour. After much
and port officials who simply did not understand
searching around the whole world I tracked
his desire to conduct trials in what was a very
down Vagabond Spirit (formerly known as
busy seaport.
Queen Rokko) in Nagasaki Japan, which was
the perfect boat for what I had planned. Only
With very little testing time and limited local
problem was the crankshaft on the port Deutz
waterways being made available by the local
engine was shot and in no condition for the long
authorities for full rpm testing, it was not an ideal
return journey under its own power, something I
test for what was to be a much-extended trial
had not calculated on when the vessel was
after the vessel left the port of Nagasaki on route
purchased.
to Sydney.
After much research both in Japan and with
various engine distributors here in Australia,
Pierre decided to replace both port and
starboard engines with a pair of Yanmar 6KYMETE-600hp purpose built commercial marine
diesel engines. Despite a significant unplanned
expense and a logistical nightmare trying to
schedule and arrange the installation on site in
Nagasaki, the end result was that the supply
Pierre Beirouthy
Thankfully due to the high quality of the Yanmar
product and conversion work carried out by the
local shipbuilders involved in the repower, the
Yanmar 6KYM-ETE engines performed faultlessly
on the initial basin trials in Nagasaki port and in
turn during the non stop 510 hours delivery
voyage back to Sydney.
Since arrival back in Sydney and after
We fully appreciate the difficulties experienced
by you during this process and are justifiably
proud that Yanmar or Power Equipment did not
complicate the process more than it was.
Dual Yanmar 600hp
6KYM-ETE engines
The peace of mind and reliability of the engine
packages on show during the return voyage
again was testament of your decision process.
The end result for Vagabond simply is testament
to the great relationships shared by Power
Equipment with our supply partners both here in
Australia / Singapore and Japan who all
contributed to the success of this project.
This together with experienced staff at all stages
of this process helped to ensure another
satisfied Yanmar Commercial engine owner with
Vagabond Cruises.
For your next charter or cruise on Sydney
Harbour contact Vagabond Cruises at
www.vagabond.com.au or call 02 9660 0388.
Tasman Cat’s
New Ocean 35 Sets New Standards!
2007 is shaping up to be a big year at Tasman
Catamarans. They have launched their new
Oceans 35 series sailing catamaran, the launch
has seen a multitude of options and standard
inclusions, this series is built to the highest
possible standard which is able to pass world
survey classes. To help achieve this quality in
their standard production they contract an
independent surveyor to monitor each structural
stage and final inspection. Oceans 35 series is
setting a new standard in her class and this year
is a finalist in the AMIF Boat of the Year Awards.
Oceans 35 sailing catamaran has been
designed to work in two applications, charter
and private use.
Yanmar 3YM30C
29hp @ 3600rpm
For charter operations she offers huge stability
and safety which allows her to pass survey
classes that see 38 plus people on board and
has proved a successful up market charter
vessel especially for corporate charters.
The private version sees a very luxurious home
away from home. Clients live on board and sail
the seas, families and friends spend weekends
and extended holidays. All experiencing the
unknown, creating a lifestyle full of memories
discovering new horizons.
Oceans 35 racing series is also doing very well
in various offshore racing events, owners have
been entering and having a lot of fun racing,
she will appear in her first Brisbane to
Gladstone race this year.
Tasman Cat's have also launched their latest
concept sales office which is an exclusive
Tasman Catamarans office at Mariners Cove,
Queensland. The office has proven to be a great
place for clients to come and relax, have a
coffee, see all the latest changes, photos,
videos and packages Tasman Catamarans have
on offer. Berthed next to the office is one of their
new Oceans 35 series so clients can stroll from
the office onto the boat and enjoy a relaxing
sail.
Black Diamond²
Black Diamond² is owned by Mike Mewing of
the Gold Coast, Queensland and this is his
second Tasman Cat.
Black Diamond² has twin Yanmnar 3YM30C
Sail-drives rated at 29hp@3600rpm. This
naturally aspirated new generation YM series
continues the Yanmar tradition of providing
boaters with superior technology - quiet,
compact power to be relied upon. With the
added benefit of simplified maintenance due to
the new location of the sea-water pump and all
other service points being together near the
engine front these units no doubt are already on
track to be recognized as the best-in-class
auxiliary power for sailboats and tough, reliable
primary power for small motor craft.
The Sail-drive has been found to improve boat
balance, give more maneuverability and better
thrust. Driven by the famous Yanmar diesels,
these Sail-drives put a lot of dependable power
in the right place in a boat.
Mike indicated that he had chosen Yanmar due
to their well known reliability and the extensive
service network and that he felt that The Yanmar
sail-drives complement the boat very well.
Tasman Catamarans offer the Gori two and
three blade geared folding propeller options for
their vessels as well. Mike Mewing had selected
a pair of Gori 16.5” diameter x 13” pitch two
blade geared folding propellers for Black
Diamond² and is very pleased with the
efficiency of these propellers while motoring
and having the propeller blades fully folded
when the vessel is under sail.
For more information go to
www.tasmancatamarans.com or call 07 5596
3494.
Sail-drives are proving to be an extremely
popular propulsion configuration for sail boats
due to the simplicity of this compact drive
systems. Yanmar have Sail-drive packages
available from the single cylinder 9hp unit
through to 75hp which gives boat owners an
excellent range to choose from. The Oceans 35
series sailing catamaran motors extremely well
powered by the 3YM30C sail-drives. Not only
is reliability a big element but also the fuel
efficiency of these engines when the catamaran
is motoring.
Yanmar 3YM30 with
optional 3 Blade
Gori Propeller
The logical power-to-prop direct drive combines
all the advantages of the outdrive-inboard
systems and has now been well accepted in
boating circles.
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Harbour Jet - Sydney
Harbour Jet – Sydney Australia is Sydney’s original jet
boat Adventure Company and has been in operation
since April 2000. Following the proven success of
the gasoline powered Jet Boats operating in the
fast flowing rivers in New Zealand and the
obvious growing need for an alternative to the
‘tea & scone’ cruises on Sydney’s Harbour, a
new operation was born to cater for the
more adventurous consumer.
Design and construction of a new
purpose built vessel began in
November 1999 to provide a new type
of water-based tourist attraction on
Sydney’s world famous Harbour, one that pioneered the way for what
today is a large industry with several companies now operating and
competing for the tourist dollar.
Harbour Jet currently operates three vessels all powered by Yanmar high
performance marine diesel engines. Their original vessel (“Foxy”) is a 10
seater powered by a single Yanmar 6LP-STE and still is regarded as
being one of the quickest and most maneuverable jet boats to grace the
harbour. Next came HJ1, a 14 seater powered by a single Yanmar 6LY2STE which when commissioned in 2001 was the highest horsepower
diesel powered jet boat operated not only on Sydney Harbour but right
across Australia. Early 2004 saw the commissioning by Harbour Jet of a
radical new design 22 seater named HJ2 which was in demand due to
the rapid growth of passenger numbers over the years as Harbour Jet
Sydney’s reputation for being the best provider of extreme tours on
Sydney Harbour became world famous amongst leading tour providers.
HJ2 was originally designed and installed with the lighter smaller
displacement Steyr 6 cylinder diesel product but within 12 months
Power Equipment was invited to offer an alternative proposal to repower
this vessel. November 2005 saw Troy Thompson (Harbour jet fleet
manager) oversee the installation of twin 420hp Yanmar engines close
coupled up to Hamilton Water Jets using the heavy duty Centa FH series
flywheel support bearings. These were specificied by Power
Equipment’s engineering manager Mr Erik Meijer to help maintain
driveline and torsional integrity in what no doubt is a very punishing
environment for a diesel engine and one of the toughest applications of
pleasure boat rated product in the country.
Now with over 12 months and over 1200 hours of trouble free service
this vessel can certainly claim the record for not only being the best
“white knuckle” ride on the harbour but also one that has come with no
downtime other than the manufacturers scheduled maintenance
intervals. On a recent visit to Sydney, Michael Blair (Power Equipment
Marine Sales Manager) visited Harbour Jet operation and was fortunate
to be offered a seat during a regular passenger trip on their signatory
ride, a 50 minute Sydney Harbour Adventure that allows passengers to
not only discover the magic of Sydney and its key Harbour icons, while
receiving light-hearted commentary and photo opportunities, but also to
experience the amazing capabilities of a Jet Boat encompassing
80kmh+ jet boat maneuvers of 270 degree spins , power brake stops ,
wave jumping and fish tails.
Michael had heard of the performance gains from Harbour Jets fleet
manager Troy Thompson but wanted to hear from the skipper’s first
hand of what their impression of the Twin Yanmars 420’s meant to them
in regards to the drivability and passenger acceptance since the
repower. The response given was short but one that clearly echoed the
drivers opinion. Put it this way, we never had any broken seat belt
buckles before the repower but since the Yanmars went in Troy spends
more time fixing seat belts than looking at the engines”. The skipper was
clearly impressed and as Michael noted after spending 50 minutes on
HJ2 so were the 21 other passengers who joined him.
Michael went on to say “in my role one of the highlights is I get to
experience firsthand many impressive powerboats but nothing has yet
come even close to the rough water capabilities, maneuverability and
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acceleration that the engine / hull combination delivers for Harbour Jet
with HJ2. Sydney Harbour may look picturesque in the postcards but
believe me it is not and when traversing it at the speeds this boat is
capable of you are grateful you are in a very capable boat with a master
class V skipper at the controls. If you are looking for a real thrill ride
forget about Dream World on the Gold Coast, head straight for the
Harbour Jet ticket counter at Darling Harbour Sydney.”
Thanks Harbour Jet for choosing Yanmar as your preferred power
supplier. With some 1500 proven and reliable Yanmar Horsepower you
certainly are well powered and will surely continue to grow and remain
one of Sydney’s leading and ‘must do’ tourist attractions.
For further info as to how you too can share the Harbour Jet Sydney
experience please contact www.harbourjet.com or phone 02 9698 2110.
The Investigator
- Small Craft, Big Job
Yanmar Powered launch takes on vital Hydrographic role with Brisbane Port’s
The vessel, the first developed for commercial
use from the popular Palm Beach 32
recreational motor yacht design, is built from
strong GRP foam-cored composites and is
powered by a Yanmar 6LYAM-STP 350hp sixcylinder engine with remote ZF220 V v-drive
gearbox with 2.455:1 ratio.
Robust pilot boats launched by prominent
Brisbane boat-builders Norman R. Wright and
Sons are often seen plunging through gale
strength winds and big seas off Mooloolaba on
Queensland’s East Coast .
They are used to ferry marine pilots to board
the huge ships and safely pilot them into the
Port of Brisbane.
Norman R. Wright and Sons have a 98 year
history of building boats for service in the
Australian maritime industry.
Yanmar 6LYAM-STP (350hp)
Brisbane is a busy, growing port, now rated as
Australia’s third largest commercial cargo site.
There were more than 2600 ship movements
during 2006 carrying 14.9 million tones of
imports, while 11.8 million tones were exported.
The increasing size of ships and the volume of
cargo have placed a huge demand on the Port
of Brisbane Corporation to maintain safe
navigable access over the 90km of shipping
channel that extends from Caloundra on the
Sunshine Coast through Moreton Bay to
Brisbane’s Fisherman Island wharves.
The Investigator
Power Equipment’s Queensland team headed
up by State Manager Mr Ray Harris worked
closely with the N.R Wright design team on this
project, one of many in recent years powered
by Yanmar to be built at this yard. Ray stated “it
is an absolute pleasure to work with the team at
N.R Wright as no doubt in my opinion their
attention to detail, build quality and proven
engineering standards sets them apart from
many other builders in the local marketplace.”
She has a full load cruising speed of 21 knots
and provides a comfortable all-weather working
environment for a crew of two and four
surveyors.
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Investigator displaces 6.46 tonnes and will
generally work in the lower speed range of six
to eight knots as her survey crew gathers
soundings from the Moreton Bay seabed.
Bill Wright, who created the
sleek hull shape as an ideal
gentleman’s motor yacht is
naturally impressed with the
performance of the boat.
“Investigator is a very pretty
work boat, certainly among the
nicest launched from our boat
yard” Bill said.
She is one of the best looking
commercial launches working
in Moreton Bay and her
hydrographic survey role is
vital in helping the port grow as
a major international cargo
shipping facility.
The Yanmar 6LYA series with its
proven pedigree and reputation
is a natural fit for Investigator
and no doubt will deliver
excellent results for the Port Of
Brisbane Corporation for many
years to come.
A depth clearance of 15m LAT (lowest
astronomical tide) has to be maintained for safe
shipping and the important hydrographic
survey information is gathered by one of the
smallest boats in the Port of Brisbane Fleet.
Further details on the full range of custom
vessels offered by N.R Wright and Sons can be
found on their web site www.wrightsons.com.au
Investigator, a standard Palm Beach 32 with a
waterline of 8.9m was designed and built by
Norman R. Wright and Sons and has been fitted
out with highly technical depth sounding
equipment to provide a big picture of the sea
bed. Sounding information gathered by
Investigator then determines the dredging hot
spots.
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Steber International
Does it Again!
Alan Steber
Stebercraft is a name well
entrenched in the
Australian boating industry.
Established in 1947 by
Bruce Steber producing
small wooden skiffs and
plywood boats, the
company has gone from
strength to strength and is
now celebrating 60 years
of quality boating
production.
already receiving much praise for it's simplicity from various installers
around the country.
Further information on this vessel as profiled plus the numerous other
pleasure and commercial craft in their range can be found on their web
site www.steber.com.au or call 02 6552 2577.
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Yanmar 440hp 6LY3A-STP
Steber International (as known today) produces a wide range of
recreational vessels along with its acclaimed line of commercial vessels
that have served Rescue, Police, Fisheries and Defence personnel so well
over the years.
To celebrate the 60th year of production, Steber released a series of 38
footers, which are set to carry on in the tradition of the previous 37'
model. The 3800 series has a strong practical design, not surprising
when you consider that a high percentage of Steber customers are
commercial operators. However, the design is also quite stylish and
incorporates a lot of features that appeal to today's recreational boatie.
Integral to this design is an open plan layout, which situates the galley at
the same level as the cockpit. This makes for an especially user-friendly
setup that is very much in vogue today amongst the motor cruiser set.
In the same practical vein you get direct access to the Yanmar 6LY3A-STP
(440mhp) engines via the cockpit floor. Large cockpit hatches provide
easy access to the twin engines.
At wide open throttle the Yanmar 440's deliver 33 knots, but using the
precise Yanmar electronic controls you can throttle right back to cruise
comfortably at 16 knots with the Yanmar engines consuming just 21 litres
per engine per hour. At 18.5 knots the digital displays which are standard
with the new Yanmar 6LY3A series indicated a very respectable 26 litres /
hour / engine.
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Yanmar 6LY3A series was chosen for their latest landmark model simply
stated “Yanmar have proven results with our previous customers in both
pleasure craft and patrol craft so it really was an easy choice. Yanmar's
industry leading power to weight ratio, miserly fuel consumption and
outright power made Yanmar the right choice on this occasion”.
Power Equipment's Engineering & Training Manager (Erik Meijer), who
was present for the Operational Check and initial vessel sea trials
reported that in typical Steber fashion, all parameters were right with no
corrections or adjustments needed. The new 6LY3 control and
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Middle Eastern
Distributor Conference
Power Equipment were invited to take part in the Yanmar Middle
Eastern Distributor conference in Dubai in February 2007, Allan
Foster and Mike Edwards volunteered to attend.
The conference was held at Le Meriden Hotel Dubai on Feb 3
and 4 to discuss the new managerial and distribution paths now
being devised to take maximum advantage of the increased
demand for generator sets both in the region and beyond.
Dubai, February 2007
Yanmar Distributors
The Middle Eastern Yanmar Distributors included representatives
from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Omar and
Bahrain. They were also joined by special guests from Australia,
Russia, Kuwait, China and Pakistan plus Yanmar Europe, Yanmar
Singapore, Yanmar Japan and a representative from Yanmar
India.
The highlight of the conference was the hands on
demonstrations of all the new Yanmar YEG Generating sets, we
had already experienced the superb quality of the YEG Silent
Type sets but had not witnessed the Canopy type sets or the new
Gas Powered Generator. Available in both Single Phase and
Three Phase these generators are poised to create some real
interest in the Hire & Rental Industry along with the Stand By
Power industry.
Many topics were covered over the 2 day conference including
Service and Warranty Policy, Spare parts distribution and product
manufacture and distribution. FAMCO the local distributor did a
wonderful job as host and everyone particularly enjoyed the
startlight cruise on the first evening (not sure the snake did?).
PE’s Mike Edwards with fellow
Yanmar Distributors
New Yanmar YEG Gensets
Guests Inspect the Gensets
The After Party!
Mike Edwards with New
Yanmar YEG Gensets
Yanmar L70AE-DEP
goes the distance!
Yanmar L Series Engines are long living engines if used for a suitable
application, and given regular service. However, one of our customers
has achieved an exceptional life from his L70AE-DEP engine. Whilst his
achievement is exceptional, his story is proof that regular maintenance
can improve the service of a good engine.
RF and HM Poletti, run by Ray Poletti are both Yanmar and Onga
dealers, and recommended the Yanmar L70AE-DEP/ Onga 384 transfer
pump.
The L70AE-DEP went on to record over 30,000 hours of faithful service.
In this time it had the piston rings and the big end bearing replaced,
and a head gasket replaced on two occasions.
The secret to the long life of the engine is the fact that the application
suits the engine, and Ron changes the oil twice a week, and the air
cleaner once a week. Ron loves his L series, and is looking at rebuilding
it as a standby unit.
Ron has recently converted his farm to supply organic milk, and is very
successful in his business. He has raised eleven children on the farm
and is a great example of what can be done with planning and
preventative maintenance.
Yanmar L Series engines can be supplied in both manual start, and
electric start, with PTO shafts to suit pump, generator and keyway.
Power outputs available are 4.8hp, 7.0 hp and 10hp. For more
information call Power Equipment on 03 9764 0711 for details on your
local dealer.
Ron Smith (left) with Ray Poletti
Yanmar L70AE-DEP
Ron Smith is a hard working dairy farmer with a herd of around 90
milking cows on a 230 acre property in Fish Creek, Victoria. He waters
the entire property with a Vaughan Irrigator, fed by an Onga 384 Pump
driven by an L70AE-DEP engine. During the Irrigation Season the
engine runs for about 23 hours per day. The Onga Pump was fitted to
the Vaughan Irrigator after the original Chinese copy engine failed after
around 2 weeks of service. At the time Ron sought advice on a better
option.
Antarctica
When Macquarie University in Sydney contacted Melvelle Engineering about building a drill rig to
be used for research that involved drilling into the artic permafrost to help the University with their
studies of climatic conditions from the past at Davis Station in Antarctica, they already knew that the
machine would be working in one of the most remote and hostile locations
on earth, in fact some of the research team claimed it was the 'end of the
earth'.
Newcastle based Mevelle Engineering have for years been building
specialised machinery for civil projects such as the Alice Springs to Darwin
rail line and have also been involved in many other engineering operations
in the Pacific basin as well as Asia so they were well qualified for the task
ahead of them.
The location of the site meant that the 123AN drill rig would have to be
airlifted by helicopter and then man handled into position so therefore
weight was a critical factor as well as reliability of all the components.
Having used Yanmar Diesels for many years the team at Melvelle
Engineering had no hesitation in using the Yanmar L100AE Series Diesel to
power the hydraulics of the rig.
The design, structure and materials of the Yanmar L100AE Series combined
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Remote Antarctica
Yanmar Powered 123AN
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Yanmar BTD33 Marine Engines
power ahead in Papua New Guinea
Two of the fishing vessels operated by Nako Fisheries in
picturesque Alotau, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea have
recently received a new lease on life after being repowered with
new Yanmar BTD33MC marine engines.
Yanmar BTD33MC Marine Engine
With vessels operating for weeks at end in remote locations, Nako
Fisheries knew they needed reliable and easy to maintain engines
to ensure their vessels spent the maximum time fishing and
minimal time alongside the wharf. Operating a mixed fleet of
engines including more than a couple of Yanmar's, Nako Fisheries
knew from experience that Yanmar engines can go the distance in
the most arduous of applications.
Supplied by Port Moresby based authorised Yanmar Dealer,
Lohberger Engineering. Nako Fisheries chose the BTD33MC (rated
30mhp @ 2600rpm) on the basis of its extremely rugged and
simple design that made it ideally suited for operations in remote
locations.
Supplied complete with Yanmar marine transmission, the engine
also features standard electric starting with hand crank back up.
Ideal if you really are operating a long way from home. The units
supplied to Nako Fisheries also included the optional Yanmar
supplied shaft, stern tube and propeller making for a most simple,
straight forward and dependable installation.
Optimised for reliable operation and ease of maintenance,
the BTD33MC’s were more than up to the
task and already have put in many
hundreds of hours of trouble free operation.
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If you have either a vessel operating in
remote locations or want that classic older
style engine for your boat, consider the
BTD33MC or it’s smaller brother, the
BTD22MC (rated 20mhp @2600rpm).
to form a rugged hard working machine. With tough but lightweight alloys used for
the main engine parts, an extra tough crankshaft, the L100 diesel worked all summer
long with only minor services being carried out.
With temperatures being recorded between -10°C and
+5°C ease of starting was also critical. Each morning
when the rig was required, a simple flick of the key
start had the engine ready to go, starting made
easy by a special auto return decompressor and
Yanmar’s own efficient combustion system.
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Sydney 36CR’s
Already delivering speed, value and volume
From its debut at the 2006 Sydney International Boat Show, the 36CR built by Sydney Yachts at Nowra NSW has already generated
great excitement here in Australia, the USA and Japan. In what must be one of the most successful new yacht design launches into
the Australian market in recent times, order volumes are well ahead of the very successful Sydney 38’s and 32’s at the same stage
in their launch cycle.
The key to this new design is the stiffness of the hull structure and a keel that weighs more than a Sydney 38, hence offering the
highest righting moment of any production yacht in this size bracket. This yacht appeals to a wide range of sailors with a
common desire to make sailing easier, yet still maintaining the outstanding performance for which Sydney Yachts are
renowned. The combination between the simplicity of a non overlapping headsail rig and an asymmetric spinnaker option
promotes the desire for a yacht that is easy to manage, yet exciting to sail.
In addition to these key features, the interior has been warmly received by those who have stepped on board. Styled
similarly to a high quality apartment, the interior appears modern and clean rather than following the old styled timber
design that many other yachts offer. Full head liners and grooved hull liners are just two of the many quality finishes
found on board this cruiser racer.
Martin Thompson of Sydney Yachts says, “Dollar for dollar this yacht more than matches the European alternatives
with the Sydney 36CR also able to offer far greater performance and much higher construction standards. We sold
six yachts off the plan, double that of the successful Sydney 38OD’s from their conception and we can already see
this is going to be a significant model in the very successful CR range, along with the 47CR and 39CR. There are
now 10 heading for Yacht clubs in Sydney and Melbourne, with strong inquiries from Tasmania and Western
Australia. This is more than double the number of Sydney 38’s sold at the same point and the 65th one of those
race yachts has just been launched.”
The new Sydney 36CR shares good pedigree with the renowned Sydney 38, Sydney 32, 47CR and 39CR and
again is powered with a Yanmar propulsion engine as part of the standard supply. The 36CR is fitted with the
3YM30C/SD20 engine coupled to a Gori 2 blade 16.5 x 13LHS folding propeller.
This sail drive package is rated at a very conservative 29hp@3600rpm and is renowned for its low
vibration and low noise features. The new YM engine series range is supplied standard with fresh water
cooling and simplified service points mounted together near the front of the engine. With three new
models (all fully compliant with the stringent EPA Tier 2 emissions) covering a range from 14hp to
29hp) these units already have established quite a following among the Australian Boat building
fraternity.
Likewise the Gori 2 blade geared folding propeller, since it was first introduced to the market over 25
years ago, has amassed a record and reputation unmatched throughout the world of propellers
and is guaranteed to deliver long life and excellent performance for all Sydney 36CR owners in the
future.
Congratulations to all of the team at Sydney Yachts for producing yet another world-class yacht
from their Nowra NSW based factory. The Power Equipment team is very proud to be involved,
and we look forward to providing long-term support to all owners in future years.
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10.
"Toonalook" crosses Bass Strait
to participate in the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart
Toonalook
“Toonalook", the recently launched 6m clinker
motor boat powered by a Yanmar 3YM20 shaft
drive engine and built by Paynesville boat
builders James Frecheville and Tim Heaney
departed their home port bound for Hobart and
the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in
February.
The 20 hour passage across Bass Strait to
Killiecrankie on Flinders Island was a challenge
for the 2 boatmen as they encountered various
weather and sea conditions. "The little boat
performed admirably" reported James. The
following day the pair steamed down the west
coast of Flinders and Cape Barren Islands
working wind and tide before crossing Banks
Strait and rounding Eddystone Light for the run
down the east coast. A brisk NE wind and
following sea saw "Toonalook" occasionally
surfing south. "We were in good company with
dolphins and a southbound Tall Ship on the
horizon" said Tim.
With a full moon and fading breeze the night
ride was a glorious affair until a forecast
southerly change arrived early. With no option
but to stay at sea "Toonalook" punched on to
reach the shelter of Bicheno harbour after 23
hours at sea. With a strong southerly blowing
they spent the day in port in good company
with a 26’ couta boat from Stanley, Tasmania.
Another recently completed project by its
proud owner on route to the wooden boat
festival, which also was fitted with a Yanmar YM
series, Model 3YM30.
The following day and with a fair forecast the
crew steamed south to Wineglass Bay on the
Freycinet Peninsula where they swam ashore
with cameras to record the classic anchorage
and backdrop.
A highlight for the trip was pulling into the lee
of Isle de Phoque where a colony of fur seals
live. James and Tim floated within metres of
the cliff face surrounded by inquisitive seals
diving under and around the boat and with
over a thousand in the colony the stench was
quite unbelievable.
“The boat seemed to be running better each
day we ventured south” said Tim, “the
YANMAR never missed a beat and used much
less fuel than we estimated when planning the
trip. In fact the small amount of fuel we used
was unbelievable considering the distance and
testing conditions experienced”
“The log shows under two litres / hour at an
average speed of 5.5 to 6 knots, not bad for an
engine that had less than 20 hours on its clock
before we departed”.
“With not one oil leak or adjustment needed
since commissioning our choice to select
YANMAR as the power sole source for
"Toonalook" was no doubt the right one. With
no visible exhaust smoke and smooth quiet
operation the Yanmar has impressed all who
have been aboard”.
“It was a thrill to steam up the Derwent river
under the stern quarter of HM Endeavour in
company with another two hundred vessels of
Yanmar 3YM20
all descriptions and sizes" regaled James as he
sat on his now well proven boat in Constitution
Dock when Michael Blair (Power Equipment
Marine Sales Manager) caught up with him and
Tim during the Australian Wooden Boat
Festival.
James and Tim proudly demonstrated the
features of "Toonalook" to many interested
parties and prospective buyers during the 3
day Tasmanian event and again proudly had
the vessel on display at the recent Geelong
Wooden Boat Festival held bi-annually in
March in Victoria.
Their efforts to deliver Toonalook safely under
its own power to Hobart over what can only be
described as a treacherous body of water, the
renowned Bass Strait, certainly did not go
unnoticed by potential buyers as it no doubt
was good testament of the design, their
workmanship and the confidence they have in
their chosen power selection.
Be assured here at Power Equipment we do
not underestimate either the value of having
renowned wooden boat builders such as
Frechville Heaney not only specifying the
Yanmar brand but proudly telling their clients
when asked that their own in field experiences
validate their decisions.
We look forward to again working with the
team at Frecheville Heaney on future projects
and are confident the future of quality
boatbuilding and restorations is in safe hands
while craftsman such as Tim and James
continue to make their mark.
Yanmar Control Panel
Further information on Toonalook and some of
the many other restoration and new build
projects underway by Frecheville Heaney they
can be found on their website.
www.fhboats.com.au
James Frecheville established his business in
1990 and invited Tim Heaney, his leading hand
of seven years, to become a partner in 2005.
Together they specialize in the repair and
restoration of traditional timber leisure craft,
both sailing and motorized.
The business operates from Paynesville, which
continues to be promoted as the Victorian
Riviera, a burgeoning leisure boat centre
situated at the heart of the Gippsland Lakes,
Victoria.
Yanmar Diesel and Wooden Boats – The
natural choice!!
Toonalook with HM Endeavour in Hobart, Tasmania
11.
Wooden Boat Festival
From the 10th to the 12th of February, the weekend before school resumed,
the Wooden Boat Festival was held on the Hobart waterfront. One of the
major highlights of this event was the ‘Quick ‘n’ Dirty’ boat building
competition which MacKillop College was invited to enter. This competition
involved teams of three building a boat, using a set amount of materials,
within a 3 hour time limit, then retuning two days later to race their vessel
around a course in Constitution Dock. MacKillop College accepted the
invitation and selected a lean team of eager students in December of last
year, comprised of Matt Bush, Jake King and Luke Pierce.
Skippers’ Note
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, it was down to business with
a number of sessions spent trying to design what we thought would be a
super fast and water tight machine. We headed into the long break with
some fairly reasonable designs but knew we still had much work to do
before the big race. So to ensure that we had everything under control on
competition day, we spent two days at school during the holidays making
models, marking out patterns and getting our tools together.
We arrived at the Franklin Wharf at 12.30pm on competition day and set up
our workspace in readiness for a 2.00pm start. When the starter’s gun fired,
the wharf came alive with tools and woodchips flying in all directions. A
large crowd of around 200 gathered to watch the action and as the time
rolled by a number of weird and wonderful vessels began to take shape.
Our boat was attracting a lot of interest from both the spectators and our
competitors. This was mainly due to its unique paddle wheel propulsion
system which we created by cutting down an old push bike we obtained
from the tip. We finished building with 15 minutes to spare and headed
home to rest up before returning on Sunday to decorate our boat.
Monday was race day and we arrived to find a huge crowd gathering to
watch the antics. We launched our vessel for the first time and had an
anxious 30 minute wait while the other competitors got organized. Finally
we were let go by the starter and managed to get away well in front of a
crowd of around 4000 spectators. The paddle wheel was working well,
being powered by Luke while Jake took control of the sail. Matt was busy
bailing water and paddling and at the end of the first lap we were sitting in
fourth place. We were traveling well on our second lap when several
competitors from other vessels that had gone down tried to board our boat
spelling disaster for the HMAS MacKillop.
Yanmar on Display
The boys get off to a good start in their Yanmar boat!
We all had a fantastic time over the three days and would like to thank Mr.
Johns for all his help and Mr. Taylor for his support on the day. We would
also like to thank Eastern Shore Marine and Yanmar Power Equipment for
sponsoring us with shirts and hats.
Luke Pierce, Matt Bush & Jake King
You Can't Miss Our Stand!
12.
Mase Visitor
Power Equipment was honoured to have Mr Mario
Cicognani, Export Manager for Mase Generators S.P.A. of
Italy, visit Power Equipment during the month of February
2007. The range of premium quality Mase marine generators
is an important part of the Power Equipment portfolio and will
become even more so as the new Yanmar TNV powered
units are rolled out in the months ahead.
Mario looks after Power Equipment’s day to day relationship
with Mase S.P.A. and his visit was used as an opportunity to
visit some typical Australian boat building operations plus
get a better understanding of the local business
environment.
Pictured L to R: Michael Blair, National Marine Sales
Manager, Power Equipment, Mario Cicognani, Export
Manager, Mase S.P.A. and Allan Foster, Managing Director,
Power Equipment.
“Yanmar isapotim Game Fishing
insait long Papua New Guinea”.
(Yanmar at Papua New Guinea Game Fishing Tournament)
In conjunction with Port Moresby based Yanmar Dealer, Lohberger
Engineering, Power Equipment was recently a part sponsor of the 32nd
GFAPNG Game Fishing Titles.
Royal Papua Yacht Club, the competition was strong for a good result.
This included a PNG record of a 384kg Black Marlin on 24kg line. A
battle that had the tired angler and boat crew getting back to the
weighing station at 1am in the morning!
Papua New Guinea is renowned for its game fishing and this year’s titles
was no exception with many anglers competing from all over the country.
The opportunity was also taken to sponsor a trade display and evening
function for all the competitors. An event enjoyed by all who attended
and with the “one that go away” getting bigger as the night went on.
Operating from the Port Moresby Game Fishing Club in the marina of the
Port Moresby Yacht Club
Yanmar Display Stand Before The Evening Function
Port Moresby Fishing Club
Staff at Royal Papua Yacht Club
Evening Gets Off To A Good Start
13.
A Christmas Party Tale
– By Susan Stroud
It was with excitement and trepidation that we
stepped off the bus at Sandringham Yacht Club
for our Power Equipment Christmas
Celebration. The committee had chosen a day
out sailing, five teams of six, both staff and
partners. We were to man sail boats called
Beneteau 26 and the remainder of our group
(who were smart enough to decline the
invitation to sail!) boarded the Perry 43
catamaran.
good idea!”, I was sternly told by our skipper to
move down further toward the aft to keep out of
trouble and maybe dry off a bit, I thought. We
sailed back toward the direction of the beach
and it was wonderful, the wind in your hair and
the sounds of the sea lapping against the side
of the boat. “Tack”, there it was again,
everyone on our team moved quickly and
smoothly to the other side, except me, I was
last off the seat, so worried about the boom
hitting me, I dived for the safety of the bottom of
Or'devours had been prepared for our arrival.
The skippers for each boat from the Club who
had been appointed to instruct us and help us
handle our boat were introduced. After lengthy
instructions on the wearing of life jackets and
the perils we may encounter, we were asked if
we really wanted to participate. (I think we were
asked this several times which was a little
daunting).
Each team headed down to their appointed
craft donned in heavy waterproof jackets and
life jackets supplied by the club. As we
stepped aboard I noticed there was nowhere to
hide, the boat was completely open with seats
on either side and a seat for the skipper at the
helm at the aft. The skipper explained all the
Avril & Team listen to instructions
We took our seats and I was right up the front,
thinking this is the highest point on the craft
and I would be safe. We were towed out with
no sails flying to a clear spot away from the
wharf. The main sail was hoisted by two of our
members as we had been instructed. The boat
glided along beautifully.
Our skipper explained we would practice first
by doing some circling and heading out to the
open bay and coming back just to get used to
the craft.
The seating on each side of the boat did not
seem adequate for our team, so being in the
forward position I thought I could climb under
the ropes and have a little more room. The first
wave came over the bow of the boat and I was
soaked from head to toe, I had lost my dignity
and my Yanmar hat! Suddenly I heard the
skipper call ‘tack’ – the boom swung round and
I found myself hanging over the side of the boat
pinned by the ropes to the main sail. “Not a
14.
Pride would not let me give in, even though we
were given the option to be taken back to the
safety of the wharf if we only asked.
Debbie Grinter (from Blackburn and Lazer), and
I were close to the skipper now and he was
showing her how to handle the main sail. I was
also given the opportunity; it felt wonderful to
be in charge of the craft, even though we
almost tipped over.
Finally after two hours it was decided to head
in. As we disembarked from our vessels and
headed toward the showers several of us were
asked if we had fallen in, we were so wet!
the boat. It took two of our team to help me up
and then I ended up half sitting on someones
lap. Well, I will leave the tacking, I thought to
myself, because it was the same every time, me
last off the seat, sitting on the bottom of the
boat, being hauled up by my patient team
members. Dignity gone and self survival the
only thing left.
The wind had picked up a few knots and it was
decided we would not race against the other
boats. One of the other boats went passed and
their team was down to two crew members.
“My goodness, I thought, had the others
drowned?”
ropes and sails to us and told us about
‘tacking’. He explained that when he called
‘tack’ we were to make haste to the other side
of the boat, but mind the boom as it would
swing from one side to the other as we did.
drenched by the waves, bruised and beaten
each time I dived from one side to the
other….just crazy!.”
Then to rub salt into our wounds, Mike Edwards
passed our boat in the Perry 43 with a camera
and shouted “smile”. I think I smiled.
As we continued to sail and tack I thought to
myself “what have I been doing all these years,
missing out on all this fun. I had missed being
Mike Edwards was still taking photos and he
was given some very appropriate hand
gestures for his trouble.
A nice warm shower and a change of clothes,
perfect!
Michael Blair’s Team
Our next step was to wander up to the
restaurant, have a drink and watch the movie of
us all sailing in Port Phillip Bay on a superb
Saturday afternoon. Then into the formal
lounge for a wonderful three course meal where
we were joined by Allan Foster, Power
Equipment’s MD.
A lot of laughing and talking about our dishevel
state and the excitement of the day was on the
agenda. Avril made a lovely speech and we
united in our suffering.
The bus was ready to take us home; I was
ready to climb into pj’s and into bed for some
much needed tender love and care.
Yay, we made
it back alive!
“GIVE ME A LARGE TIMBER BOAT, WITH TWO
YANMAR DIESEL ENGINES PURRING AWAY; A
FISHING ROD, BAIT AND WESTERN PORT
BAY AND I WILL BE IN PARADISE!”
- Susan Stroud
GENELITE GENERATORS
An Industry Leader In Power Supply
provide power to the remote
switching gear on outback
Queensland Railway lines.
Inside: Powered
by Yanmar
4TNV88 G1A
Coupled to a
Macce-alte
20kva alternator
Queensland Rail's
Yanmar Powered Diesel Generator Set
A close up of the ever
reliable Yanmar 4TNV Diesel
Genelite Pty Ltd has been specialising in the design and manufacture of
portable and permanent installation of Petrol and Diesel Generator Sets for
more than a decade.
Based in Brisbane Queensland, this proudly Australian owned and managed
business is now widely recognised throughout Australia and the Pacific. A
professional dealer network coupled with superior back up service and
technology has ensured that Genelite is able to meet ever increasing market
demands for superior, longer lasting products.
This attention to detail and the fact
that Genelite only use quality
products, has led to a contract
being awarded by Queensland Rail
for the supply of a large number of
diesel generating sets.
These sets, which are powered by
the ever reliable Yanmar 4TNV88
G1A engine direct coupled to a
Mecce-alte 20kva alternator, will
Genelite’s Portable Generator Set
with Yanmar L Series
Because of the remote locations
and the fact that lives could be at
risk if the switching gear ever failed,
a process of careful elimination was
used to make sure that the correct
engine was selected. The Yanmar
Diesel Engine fitted the bill
perfectly!
Genelite's and Yanmar's partnership doesn't end there. Genelite
manufacture small portable diesel sets using Yanmar's L Series. They
also manufacture and supply Yanmar TNV powered Irrigation Gensets
for both Bore Pump application and Centre Pivot irrigation.
Weather you require 2 Pole, 4 Pole or specialised” Sound Attenuated”
gensets for any application contact Greg Pugh at Genelite on 07 3277
8626.
Genelite's Yanmar powered
Centre Pivot Genset
Genelite's Premises
15.
When Technology
Harmonizes With a Classic
A hand-crafted timber boat, crafted to a classic design, has been paired
with the latest in marine diesel technology from Yanmar Marine. A
project of skilled wooden boat craftsmen led by Tim Phillips from
Sorrento’s famous Wooden Boat shop, the iconic Nepean Launch boat
is now a glistening example of maritime harmony between Yanmar’s
brilliant 4JH4 diesel and a carvel hull design of artistry and tradition.
“At the Wooden Boat Shop we pride ourselves on placing quality and
function ahead of all else,” said Tim Phillips.
valve per cylinder head and redesigned fuel system that is incorporated in this new engine
model lives up to the press
release when it was launched,
the low noise and emission levels
combined with the lower RPM
and high torque makes for what
can only be described as a
Tim Phillips
winning package. I knew we were
on a winner as soon as I heard one of the 4JH4 -TE series in operation
but to have experienced boat builders like Tim Phillips confirm it as well
certainly will make my job easier in the future. “
“The new Yanmar 4JH4 is powerful, quiet in operation, smoke free and
economical to run. It is by far the best model engine that we have fitted
to our Nepean model launches.”
Further information on the full range of timber power and sailing boats
constructed by the Wooden Boat Shop can be found at their web site
www.woodenboatshop.com.au.
Offering the latest in marine diesel technology, the Yanmar 4JH4 is
purpose built for marine applications with a compact design and
superior power to weight performance. The naturally aspirated 4
cylinder diesel delivers 54mhp from a 2.19cm3 engine block with
extensive use of aluminium alloys for critical weight savings.
YANMAR Diesel and The Wooden Boat Shop – A well proven
combination!!
The choice of power for this rare work of maritime art had to deliver
impeccable performance, quiet operation and fuel efficiency whilst
detracting little from the overall appeal of this classical day cruiser.
Nepean Launch powered by Yanmar 4JH4 Diesel
Low noise and low vibration is thanks to the sophisticated engine
mounts, velvet smooth transmission and the balancing of moving parts
to create an engine that is easy to live with, has low emissions and
minimal down time.
The extra high pressure fuel injection system on the Yanmar 4JH4
features micron-precision injectors and an inlet swirl design to improve
combustion and fuel efficiency.
Having used a range of engine options on prior Nepean Launch boat
projects, Tim Phillips has little reservations in recommending this new
Yanmar diesel.
“What else could anyone ask for in a marine diesel engine,” said Tim
Phillips.
Steve Parsons, Victorian Sales Engineer for Power Equipment who
manages the Wooden Boat Shop account, went on to say “We have
also worked with Tim and his team and installed the new 4JH4-TE
(Turbo -charged Model) to a few other Nepean’s as well. The new 4
Yanmar 75hp 4JH4-TE/ZF25
Optional Package
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