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POWER NEWS
NEWSLETTER OF POWER EQUIPMENT PTY LTD - AUSTRALIA
BLACKWATCH 34
ISSUE 21 - JULY 2003
With Twin
Yanmar 440hp’s
Bluewater IV Hits The Water Flying

The Flying Bluewater IV - “A Top
The concept behind the 34' Black Watch was
to build a boat to suit the commercial Game
fish operator and the competitive game
fisherman. The 34' fits into the job perfectly.
The cockpit is spacious allowing plenty of
room for a heavy tackle chair and 5 crew. Under
the cockpit sole is a live bait well and storage
lockers. The teak covering boards on the side
decks, heavy duty rod holders, rocket
launchers, cockpit coaming padding, transom
tuna door and (soon to be included) a baiting
station with sink etc, are all standard features.
The 34' handbuilt hull is long and lean giving it
sensational fast down hill running ability. The
hulls are moulded in solid fibreglass with balsa
core stiffening in the hull sides. Experienced
boating people marvel at the agility of these
boats. It’s possible to run in serious conditions
at 26 knots without the boat putting a foot
wrong. With the nose trimmed down into a
head sea the boat will be capable of quite high
speed due to the fine bows and variable
deadrise hull shape. The Black Watch hull is
designed to be trimmed bow down and there
is little or no loss of speed or increase in fuel
consumption.
These boats are fitted for game fishing and
blue water cruising. In fact like all Black Watch
boats they are designed around the serious
game fisherman, with appointments that the
serious entertainer will love. A tournament
style helm station with vertical electronics
display and 2 helm chairs. A custom Black
Watch targa top with clears is fitted as
standard. This item is as durable and dry as
a hardtop with much less weight. The sturdy
aluminium rubbing strip is glassed and
through-bolted onto the gunwale join. Decks
are painted in durable non-skid, which has a
stippled finish for proper grip.
The 34' Black Watch has an open plan interior
which has a large entertaining area making it
excellent for day charter or private game fishing.
The Black Watch team of experienced boat
builders and craftsmen construct all Black
Watch boats to last a lifetime. They are built
to take the constant punishment given to them
by the wind and sea.
The hull/deck join is bolted and internally
glassed. The deck is constructed from
fibreglass with composite stiffening in the flex
areas. NPG Iso Gelcoat and Vinylester resins
are used in the construction to guard against
osmosis.
Bluewater IV
Bluewater Magazine’s new project boat,
Bluewater IV was built by Deep Vee Marine on
the Gold Coast. Deep Vee build the
Blackwatch 25, 26, 30 and 34ft models.
Like its three predecessors, BlueWater IV had
to be something special. As promotional tools
for the magazine, their project boats have
traditionally been real head-turners - and
BlueWater IV is no exception.
BlueWater IV had to be a 30-something footer,
flybridge or express with twin diesel
shaftdrives. When Deep Vee Marine offered the
Black Watch 34 it certainly fitted their
requirements.
They wanted BlueWater IV to be quick, so
choosing a powerplant with a good power-toweight
ratio was essential. Yanmar dropped
in a pair of its new 6LY2A-STP 440hp sixcylinder
turbo-charged diesels, and
considering the standard powerplant on the
Black Watch 34 is dual 300hp Yanmars, this
vessel was going to be quick.
Since it was launched BlueWater IV’s
movements have included Fishing Australia’s
biggest gamefishing tournament, the NSW
Interclub.
The next event Team BlueWater fished was
the Broken Bay Invitational. Warren Taylor,
Michael Blair, Mike Egan and Erik Meijer from
Yanmar were onboard for this event which
managed a fish on day two.
With literally minutes to cease fishing, all hope
was lost when another striped marlin appeared
behind the short ‘rigger. This fish was hungry
and slammed the lure with gusto. It was a
short but spirited fight. You couldn’t get the
smile off Yanmar engineer, Warren Taylor’s
face as he tagged his first striped marlin.
After Broken Bay it was off to the AIBT at
Batemans Bay on the NSW south coast for
BlueWater IV.
With three tournaments under the belt the
Bluewater Team got a good feel for how the
boat performs in various sea conditions, for
its optimum cruise and troll speeds, and for
what sort of fuel consumption they were
getting.
“ we are burning bugger-all fuel”
L to R: Dave McMaster, David Granville of
Bluewater Magzine with PE’s Warren Taylor
and Michael Blair
PE’s Mike Egan, Michael Blair & Erik Meijer
Blackwatch 34 helm console
PE’s Warren Taylor

op Performer”
David Granville of Bluewater says “We can’t
get over how well the boat rides. It truly defies
its length and weight, providing an extremely
dry and comfortable ride
We’ve already encountered some very rough
weather in the boat. Even in a solid headsea,
we found that if you bring the trim tabs right
down and get the sharp forefoot working, you
can maintain a comfortable 18-20kt cruise at
around 2200rpm.
Get the sea off the nose a bit and you can
increase speed without losing comfort. A 26kt
cruise is achieved at 2800rpm, and we have
found that you can cruise in most conditions
at this speed.
Take her up to 3000rpm and you really feel
the turbos kicking in - and according to
Yanmar, these are actually the optimum cruise
revs. At 29kt it is one quick cruise, so you
would need to pick your days to cruise at this
speed. That said, on day one of the Interclub
we did cruise home at 29kt. The Black Watch
hull loves a following sea, and with the tabs
up, it doesn’t mind being pushed hard
downsea.
The 440 Yanmars rev out at just over 3300rpm,
so we reckon the Twin Disc props are spot
on. During seatrials with 200lt of fuel and eight
people but no gear onboard, we hit a top speed
of 35kt. Now that the clears are on and all our
fishing gear is onboard we are getting a top
speed of 33kt.
That said, having the extra horsepower means
the engines are not working as hard at troll or
cruise revs. BlueWater IV is achieving a 6.5kt
troll speed at just 1000rpm. At these revs we
are burning bugger-all fuel. And even the 26kt
cruise at 2800rpm is an impressive result
because that’s a lot of speed for not a lot of
Twin Yanmar 6LY2A-STP
Make/Model 6LY2A-STP
Type Inline 6-cyl turbo
diesels
Rated hp (ea) 440
Displace (ea) 5.813lt
Weight (ea) 515kg (dry)
Gearbox ( Twin Disc 2.01:1
- Smaller fuel tanks can be used saving
hundreds of kgs of weight in a fast boat
because it is a diesel. A speed increase
becomes immediatley possible.
- Direct injection using ultra-high-pressure
fine mist injectors makes for excellent
economy with superb
performance.
- All service points are conveniently placed
high on the engine. Renowned Yanmar
reliability and parts backup complete the
package.
Many thanks to David Granville Of Bluewater Magazine for info and photos.
Control Panel
revs.” 6LY2A-STP

IRRIGATION &
GENERATOR PACKS
Having spent a considerable amount of time over the last few months
analysing engine failures, the engineering team at Power Equipment came
to the conclusion that the major causes of engine failures were poor installation
and inadequate base construction. In an attempt to prevent these types of
failures PE’s Engineering Manager Erik Meijer and the guys have developed
a range of engine and base set-ups to be known as “IRRIGATION PACKS”
and “GENERATOR PACKS”.
These new products will include as standard, heavy-duty bases, engine
protection systems or auto start/stop systems, PTO shafts and on the
4TNE94/98 and 106 engines, 50 deg. C heavy-duty radiators. An optional
freestanding fuel tank (pictured below) is also available making these new
packages an almost turnkey package.
Supplying an engine on a base is only the first step towards a successful
installation; the unit then has to be properly installed onto an adequate slab.
To aid in this part of the process Power Equipment have produced an “Installation Guide” which clearly outlines the
steps that need to be taken, including the size and thickness of the slab, hardness of the concrete, securing
methods to the slab and anti vibration mounting.
We often say to people “diesel engines rarely die a natural death”, “they are inevitably killed by something unnatural”,
armed with these new base mounted engines we hope to curtail many of these deaths and keep more
engines in the field to carry on the good name of YANMAR.
To further enhance and aid the sale of these sets we have produced a new brochure that should be ready by the
time this article goes to print. Contact your local sales person for more details.
Britton’s 850
Britton’s 850 a vessel tailor made for use
by military, law enforcement
and counter terrorism squads
etc. Applications where there
is a requirement that the
vessel can deliver its
personnel in a condition ready
to act immediately upon
Interceptor
In mid May the normally quiet waters of
Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin was the scene
of unusual activity. Operating out of the Water
Police base, Britton Marine (one of Power
Equipment’s Master Marine Dealers) were
demonstrating their Yanmar 440hp 6LY2A
powered 850 Interceptor Rigid Inflatable Boats
(R.I.B) to Canberra based members of
the Australian Defence Forces,
Department of Defence and Federal
Police.
The usually placid waters were a very
effective backdrop to demonstrate the
vessels 40 knot maximum speed
capability plus its very low noise profile.
The vessel impressing those attending
with its speed, crew comfort and
excellent handling.
These are all very important factors in
arrival. As part of this, these
vessels must be able to be
run up onto beaches etc
without damage to their operational capability.
This is an area in which the Doen water jet
equipped Britton Marine package excels. To
highlight this capability, a high-speed grounding
and recovery (with no damage) was
demonstrated to a very impressed group of on
lookers.
The whole package that combines the
strengths of the Gemini RIB, the Doen water
jet and the Yanmar 6LY2A is the result of over
two years development work by Britton Marine.
The capabilities of all three products being
expertly tailored into a package that provides
the capability to operate with two crew
and eight personnel at over 30 knots at in
excess of sea state 4. A package
specifically aimed at meeting the
requirements of our defence and security
personnel in the current challenging times
in which we live.
As part of this development process,
Britton Marine required a marine
propulsion engine that provided excellent
power to weight ratio, low profile and
outstanding response characteristics. A
requirement more than met by the Yanmar
6LY2A (pictured left).

‘Atlas’ - radically different!
Haldane Brothers Fisheries of
Port Lincoln decided that the
2002/3 prawn season would be
the last for their ship
‘Tacoma’which was built in
1951 of oregon and native
hardwoods at Port Fairy.
Andy Haldane runs Haldane
Engineering who supplies
prawn sorting gear to the
industry nationally. He
produced a guideline drawing
of the new ship, ‘Atlas’. His work
incorporated the many specific
features that this successful
fishing family company had
decided on.
Oceantech Design developed
Andy’s drawing into a set of fully
fledged builder’s plans and
Marine & General Engineering
(SA) (M&GE) in Port Adelaide
were selected to produce
‘Atlas’.
In profile’ Atlas’ displayed a
deep, plunging fore-foot and
raked keel, with very full
midships sections running
parallel aft into an integrated
skeg, therefore with very little
tuck. A 25.8 tonne, solid, mild
steel, full length ballast keel
was used, to compensate for
the ship’s higher than usual
centre of gravity. Aft of the skeg,
which was worked into the hull
form, a 4-bladed, variable pitch
Hundested propeller sat snug
within its Mexican-designed
Rice ‘speed nozzle’, to give
better overall performance in
terms of thrust and economy.
Atlas
Above the water ‘Atlas’ pushed new boundaries
- most obviously, the wheelhouse was set four
metres aft of the norm with the net locker
extended forward. A wet exhaust system was
used, rather than the conventional dry, for
simplicity and maximum visibility from the
wheelhouse.
The foredeck too was “new”, using a vertical
capstan rather than bulky double winches, to
operate a single anchor at the bow. The next
impact of this new design was its poop deck,
which incorporates a hopper grid aft for
transferring the catch straight down to the fully
enclosed, air-conditioned working (main) deck
Yanmar 6LAAM-UTE
Andy Haldane
below. A four tonne articulated hydraulic boom
was mounted centrally on the poop, instead of a
conventional fixed A-frame. This doubles as the
ship’s net winch and unloading system. As the
first palletised prawn trawler, ‘Atlas’ had to be
“self-unloading”, plus the boom also comes in
handy whenever the main engine needed to be
removed. Its console was located towards the
wheelhouse. ‘Atlas’ also has twin vertical booms
with fixed forestays.
Below, the main deck a large, titanium lined prawn
cooker was installed, to be heated by diverted
engine exhaust. In the accommodation area
forward was the first clear hint of the ship’s extra
300mm in the beam. There was ample room for
a generous, nyata-lined galley, three cabins
providing eight berths plus
acres of locker space. The real
surprise however was found
below decks forward, in the vast
freezer hold (to be fitted with two
FDC units). It would hold 22
tonnes of prawns on pallets, or
40 tonnes if packed loosely in
cartons. The freezer room, with
160mm thick insulation all
round and its floor reinforced to
accommodate pallet jacks, will
chill the catch to minus 35°C
(max. -45°C). The catch will be
lowered from the work deck
above via a 1,700mm hatch just
forward of the engine room and
to starboard.
The ship’s Yanmar main engine
drives a remote-mounted
Hundested marine propulsion
drive package, with Mekanord
gearbox, controlling both the
variable pitch propulsion
system and through a PTO, the
ship’s hydraulics.
The Yanmar 6LAAM-UTE from
Power Equipment of
Melbourne, in a ‘heat exchanger
to flywheel’ specification, was
specified, to suit being coupled
to the Hundested system. This
Yanmar, the first to be installed
in an Australian prawn trawler,
was supplied at a reduced and
very conservative low-stressed
rating of 280kW at 1,700rpm.
The Haldanes were impressed
with the Yanmar LAA family of
marine engines which has
established an enviable
reputation internationally in a
wide range of commercial applications.
The Yanmar LAA range of engines feature:
- precision timed, extra high pressure fuel
pumps ensuring optimum combustion
efficiency.
- 4 valves per cylinder.
- efficient turbo-intercooler packages for smooth,
wide-band torque and power response.
- attention to detail in cooling circuits to ensure
less fluctuation in coolant temperature levels.
- inspection windows on lower block make for
easier inspection and maintenance.
Information Courtesy Of Professional
Fisherman - May 2003
More Power, Less Weight, Less Fuel

The Boss Sees Yanmar’s Impact I
Mt Isa x In September 2002 Allan Foster [M.D. of Power
Equipment], flew from Melbourne to Mount Isa in
far N. W. Queensland, to rendezvous with
Brisbane based Geoff Tickle [Industrial engine
manager for Qld and N.T.]. By the time Geoff
arrived into Mount Isa, he had already driven for
1,900 kms, this first leg of the trip taking about 20
hours driving time from Brisbane, to effectively
start his customary NT trip. Allan had agreed to
join Geoff on one of these blockbuster trips through
the Northern Territory, to see first hand the hard
There Goes The Tyer x
Allan Tucking In x
work and pitfalls involved in properly covering this
vast region.
The Road To Nowhere x
Geoff Cooking The Evening Meal x
Up Bright & Early x
PE’s Geoff Tickle With Mark Casburn x
There’s No Stopping Yanmar TFs x
The Northern Territory, as its name implies is the
north central portion of Australia and covers an
area of 1,346,200 square kilometers – most of it
harsh, arid, semi desert country.
Beef cattle are the primary industry and “The
Territory” has some of the largest Cattle Stations
in the world. Typically the sizes range from
1,000,000 acres for the smaller stations upwards
to 3,000,000 plus for the larger ones. There are
217 Cattle Stations in “The Territory” and obviously
a very large number of cattle to feed and water.
Stock water is pumped from artesian bores and
distributed through pipes to watering points at
strategic locations around the stations.
Sometimes this water is pumped for quite a few
kilometers, however it is quite common for the
stations to have upward of 30-40 bores scattered
around the property, each requiring a borehole
pump of some description. It goes without saying
that a reliable water supply is critical in a country
where ambient temperatures average around 38
degrees C and often reach into the mid 40’s.
In earlier times farmers were directly dependant
on Windmills to pump water from their bores.
However with changing times and technology, the
high capital and maintenance costs associated
with windmills, has seen them progressively
replaced by either diesel powered bore hole
pumps, or diesel powered gensets running
electrically driven submersible pumps, enter
Power Equipment and Yanmar!
Working on the time proven adage that the best
way to sell your goods is by being in front of the
customer, takes on a whole new meaning in a
country the size of Australia, particularly in
servicing the Northern Territory where to call direct
to the Cattle Stations as well as the Dealers,
requires thousands and thousands of kilometers
over some of the most inhospitable terrain
Australia has to offer. As an indicator, Geoff’s
current vehicle has just been replaced, having
ticked over 90,000 kms in 17 months, one
wonders what Geoff does in his “spare” time, not
much we’d imagine!
Having met up in Mt Isa on the Sunday afternoon,
they were ready to get in some early Monday
morning dealer calls in Mt Isa, before departing
in the afternoon and traveling due West towards
the Territory. As Geoff explained, “once you reach
the Northern Territory/Queensland border, you are
still approximately 500kms to the nearest town.
So after reaching this point late in the afternoon
A Huge Ant Hill x
Road Train x
Road Train Transporting Stock x
Aerial View Of A NT Station x

t In Northern Territory First Hand
The Way We were x
and then heading North up one of the stock
routes, and with darkness approaching, it was
necessary to pull over and spend the night
camped out by the side of the track in “swags”. As
Geoff says, “when camping on one of the many
stock routes, you will typically experience one of
the quietest nights possible, there is absolutely
no noise from passing traffic or any sort of
industry, because there is none”. Whilst this
might not appeal to all, after the sun goes down,
the flies dissipate, and the temperature eases, a
few very welcomed cold beers can be enjoyed
around the campfire, as dinner is prepared. As
Allan reported, “undaunted by the realization that
we had the cold beers, but forgotten to buy some
fresh bread before leaving Mt Isa, Geoff quickly
whipped up some bush damper on the camp fire
to add to the evenings fare! Desert in the form of
a Mars bar was kindly catered for out of my
“survival kit” which had been smugly air bagged
by the Brisbane Branch Office to a waiting Mt Isa
Dealer who took great pleasure in presenting it
to the boss!” So whilst a very pleasant night can
be had sleeping under the brilliant stars, no fancy
motels in this part of the World, it can nonetheless
get very cold over night, and of course you are
awake at first light, and need to be packed and
on the road early, as the temperature and flies
very quickly become unpleasant. As Geoff reports,
“if you are going to go and talk to the end users,
then because of the remoteness and huge
distance’s between towns, this often means you
find yourself a long way from anywhere at the end
of the day. More often than not, a bed is offered at
the Station, and an enjoyable night is spent in
good company, hearing the local news, and
meeting the rest of the family, but when this is not
possible, the swag on the ground is the only
practical choice.”
Due to the size of some of these stations (as an
example, one Station was 10,300 sq kms or 2.5
million acres, running 40-45,000 head of cattle),
driving between the Stations can also take a long
time as well. As Geoff said, “on one occasion it
took us over four hours to travel just 80 kms,
sometimes driving past water holes teeming with
wild life and often having to engage 4WD”.
During the ensuing week, Allan and Geoff traveled
thousands of very remote kms and enjoyed many
hours talking first hand to Station Owners or
Managers over a cuppa or an evening beer, about
the day-to-day problems they face in ensuring
that they get a plentiful and reliable water supply
to the many thousand head of cattle. When you
consider that one beast drinks about 60 litres of
water per day, the diesel engines driving the water
pumps day in, day out, have to be very reliable
and robust, given the huge volumes of water
required to tend say 40-45,000 head as used in
the example above. For these reasons more and
more Stations are using Yanmar diesel engines.
For many years now, the Yanmar TF Series of
horizontal stroke, watercooled diesel engines
have proved to be a winner. These engines run
continuously for days and sometimes weeks,
only being stopped for servicing, or when they
run out of fuel which is often dispensed from 205
Lt, or 44 gallon drums in the old lingo. When you
NT Countryside x
The Devil’s Marbles x
Precious Water x
Daily Waters Pub x
consider that these engines are typically sitting
out in the open harsh environment, in the middle
of nowhere, you soon realize the enormous trust
placed in them, and the incredible job that they
perform.
At the end of the first week Alice Springs was
reached, and after calling on the local Yanmar
Dealer, Allan flew back to Melbourne and Geoff
continued on for another week and a half with
four more nights spent in the swag before
tackling the long drive back into Brisbane.
All up, about 9000 kms were covered on this
particular trip, most of them quickly, as the
Northern Territory has an unrestricted limit. This
certainly helps when there is so much territory to
cover, but the threat of Kangaroo’s or Emu’s
jumping in front at high speeds is ever present.
Although a crazed Emu took a liking to the side
of Geoff’s 4 WD on his prior trip, he escaped
with only 2 shredded tyres’ for his 9000 km ordeal
this time around.
Packer’s NT Palace
On this trip Allan and Geoff visited Newcastle
Waters Cattle Station (picture above) which
is owned by Media Baron and Australia’s
Richest Man, Kerry Packer.
This large and historic cattle station is
located 777 km north of Alice Springs and
705 km south from Darwin.
Newcastle Waters is a magnificent 10,353
sq km breeding property in the west Barkly
region of the Northern Territory. Its open
plains, flood country and timbered sand hills
carry 45,000 head of cattle including 20,000
commercial Brahman breeders.
Newcastle Waters was named (in 1861) by
explorer John Stuart while attempting to cross
the continent from Adelaide to the northern
coastline. Records show that he “Came
across a splendid reach of water… This I
have named Newcastle Waters after his
Grace, the Duke of Newcastle, Secretary for
the Colonies.”
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A “Trifecta” For Power Equipment
The Welbourn ‘93 is a thoroughbred racer
and has been designed and constructed for
maximum boat speed without
compromising to conform to restrictive rating
formulas. It is designed primarily for
breaking ocean racing records with the
added benefit of qualifying for many of the
highest profile international races.
Assembling the best design team was the
key to this project, ultimately the Welbourn
design team (GBR America’s Cup
Challenge, Heaven Can Wait), High Modulus
structural engineers, Southern Spars NZ and
Boatspeed of Australia were chosen to
design and develop the boat. Additionally
extensive tank testing was carried out at the
Wolfson Unit at Southampton University, UK
to validate CFD and design work. This new
Hugh Welbourn designed Maxi-yacht,
conceptualized by Superior Yacht Services
(SYS) and built at Boatspeed, Australia was
launched February 2003 in Auckland, New
Zealand. This carbon fiber composite yacht
will carry between four and six tones of water
ballast, a radical propulsion system and
revolutionary weight saving rig for the
purpose of breaking ocean records.
Boatspeed
Peter and Sari Ullrich, the principals of
Boatspeed, have always worked to continue
the development of their company. The
history of Boatspeed has centered on the
building of high technology, high
performance racing sailboats. An attitude
highlighting detail and accuracy has seen
many successful racing campaigns begin
at the Boatspeed company. This reputation
of a no compromise approach to composite
boat construction has given many crews the
confidence to push their boats to the absolute
limit. While continuing their long tradition of
catering to the performance sailboat market,
Boatspeed have in recent years turned their
attention to the cruising yacht market. This
market is experiencing a worldwide growth
that has every indication of continuing for
many years to come. While not forgetting it’s
base business, Boatspeed has invested
heavily into new infrastructure that allows it
to compete at the very top end of the luxury
cruising yacht market.
Most prominent in this investment is the multi
million dollar purpose built facility. Many
years of detailed planning have resulted in
a world class facility in every respect now
operating in the Sydney area. Peter and Sari
have visited many overseas companies and
coupled with their own experiences they have
produced a building that has addressed
every detail to cater for large composite yacht
construction needs.
Boatspeed
No. 1 Pacific Highway
Somersby NSW 2250
Ph: 02 4340 5500 Fax: 02 4340 5511
A Thoroughbred Racer!
Top: Wellbourn Above: BoatSpeed Premises
Left and Below: The Production Line

Engine Propeller Generator
Yanmar 4JH3M-DTE Gori 22 x 16 3RH Westerbeke 3.8BCDT
The Yanmar 4JH3-DTE develops 125hp from
a four cylinder block which displaces just short
of 2.0 litres. Boasting a dry weight of only
260kgs, the latest model gains its light weight
characteristics through a number of key
factors.
The overall installation envelope has been
engineered to be as compact as is possible.
This ensures that weight and space is saved.
The cast iron block and cylinder head feature
close spaced cylinders, reducing the overall
length of the engine. When combined with
extensive use of aluminium alloys in the oil
pain, covers and other strategic areas, the
complete package is noticeably lighter than
comparable offerings.
The model 4JH3-DTE is part of the ever
popular Yanmar JH series. Whether the
application is power or sail, the same features
which have made the Yanmar diesel so
popular are carried through with this 4 cylinder
model. Yanmar sources precious few
components from outside vendors as the
company likes to have complete control over
the design and production of their engines.
Yanmar builds its own micron-precision fuel
system components. The outcome of this is
exceptionally frugal fuel consumption, low
emissions and a perfectly matched induction
system.
This same approach to fine tolerances is
carried all the way through to the bearings
and accurate balancing of moving parts to
ensure low noise, low vibration, low emission
and low down time.
The Yanmar JH series includes 11 models
from 40hp to 125hp in three and four cylinder
configurations. According to independently
compiled industry figures, more Yanmar
diesel engines are purchased in Australia,
than any other brand.
Specifications
Configuration: 4 stroke, vertical, water cooled
Cylinders: 4 in-line
Bore x stroke: 84mm x 90mm
Displacement: 1.995 litres
Max Output: 125hp
Combustions Sys: Direct Injection
Aspiration: Turbocharged with intercooler
Cooling: Fresh Water
Starting: Electric
Lubrication: Forced
Dry Weight: 260kgs
Retractable Propulsion System
The retractable propulsion system was
developed in house by Boatspeed Director,
Peter Ullrich. Operated by simple hydraulics,
the Retractable Propeller Shaft offers all the
benefits of conventional systems whilst under
power but once under sail folds away to
reduce drag.
Propeller In Operating Mode
Half Retracted
Propeller Fully Home
Propeller Fully Retracted With Door Open
Fully Closed
The 3-blade Gori folding propeller marks a
technological and functional leap forward in
the development of propellers for sailboats.
The 3-blade propeller’s “overdrive” function
adds a new dimension to sailing under power.
Available in diameters from 15" and up to 30".
Compact for Tight Installations
The new 3.8 BCDT is powered by a onecylinder
diesel engine and is designed for
optimum performance where space is limited.
Its compact design allows it to be installed in
spaces most generators can’t fit while
providing enough power to run a 17,000 BTU
Rotary Aire marine air conditioner.
Water Cooled AC Generator
The AC generator is enclosed in a watercooled
stainless steel jacket. This allows the
3.8 BCDT greater sound deadening since
larger openings in the sound shield are no
longer required for air-cooling. The watercooled
jacket is oversized which eliminates
blockages and provides a maximum flow of
cooling water around the generator. The water
jacket also cools the air going through the rotor
of the generator, the engine combustion air
and the unit mounted controls for the engine
and generator.
User Friendly Remote Control Panel
The standard plug-in remote control panel is
designed to be user friendly and provides the
operator with all the necessary information
and controls to use the generator. The panel
includes one-touch start/stop controls,
automatic shutoffs with indicating lights for
low oil pressure and high engine temperature,
a battery charge indicator light and an AC load
indicator.
Redesigned, Quieter Sound Enclosure
The sound guard is recently redesigned with
an added layer of insulation to further diminish
sound. The sound enclosure is constructed
of reinforced fiberglass lined with high-density
neoprene acoustic insulation for optimum
sound reduction. A double mounting system
that has been engineered for maximum
vibration isolation is incorporated in the sound
enclosure.

Yanmar Repower - “ Silver Lady “
During May, Gavin Donnison from
Bundaberg Queensland re-powered his
9.9m plate aluminium boat “ Silver Lady
“ with Yanmar’s legendary 420 HP
6CXM-ETE.
Silver Lady a purpose built spanner crab
boat was locally built by Sea Active
boats two years ago and was originally
powered by a 3208 Caterpillar. Gavin
chose the Yanmar for its reputation for
reliability and fuel efficiency.
Skipper, Ken O’Connor has over thirty
years experience at sea, was over
whelmed with the performance and
smooth quiet operation of the engine.
BlackWatch Launches 30 Express
Deep Vee Marine, builders of the Black Watch 25 to 34ft models, has just launched
its revamped 30 Express. It’s been five years since the last 30 Express rolled off
the production line. However, according to Deep Vee Marine’s managing director,
Stewart Smith, the express-style boat is making a real comeback and is an
important part of Deep Vee Marine’s future.
Stewart says: “The 30 Express is the quintessentail pocket
sportsfisher which should appeal to Japanese, US and
local markets. We have already sold eight of our new 26
Express models and expect the 30 to be received with
similar enthusiasm.”
The first of the new 30 Express models (pictured) is on its
way to Japan and is powered by twin Yanmar 300hp
diesels, which provide a top speed
of 32.5kt, according to Stewart.
“An economical and extremely
manoeuvrable boat, the 30 Express
is a snap to drive and should suit
both light and heavy-tackle anglers
alike, as there is plenty of room in
the cockpit to swing a chair,” says
Stewart.
Extract courtesy Bluewater
Magazine.
Gavin who operates Hydraulink, a
manufacturer and supplier of
commercial line and fishing net
winches, was impressed with the
ease of installation with 6CXM-ETE.
Working around the engine has been
greatly improved with the compact size
and the power to weight design is
again another victory for Yanmar.
Other commercial fisherman in the
Bundaberg area who operate simmilar
boats, are carefully observing Silver
Lady. The success of Silver Lady will
see Yanmar as a preferred choice of
engines for future re-powers and new
boat projects in the Bundaberg area.
Unqualified Federal Court Win For
Yanmar & Power Equipment.
Two years of litigation instigated by Power
Equipment Pty Ltd, the authorised Australian
distributor of Yanmar diesel engines, against
Kama Diesel Australia Pty Ltd has resulted in
the Federal Court of Australia handing down
an emphatic judgement in favour of Yanmar.
Further, the Court action resulted in severe
penalties and payments being imposed upon
Kama and its directors.
The litigation involved the Kama brand
promoting, selling and advertising its diesel
engines by using the colour scheme and design
of Yanmar engines and generators. In addition, it was claimed that Kama and its
directors attempted to draw an association between its products and those of
Yanmar through marketing brochures and direct misrepresentation.
His Honour Justice Goldberg of the Federal Court of Australia handed down a
strong judgement against Kama and its three directors. The Court found in favour
of Yanmar and Power Equipment in every instance.
The Federal Court ordered that Kama and its directors pay damages to Yanmar and
Power Equipment comprising profit derived by Kama, interest on that sum and legal
costs.
Commenting upon the decision handed down, Power Equipment Managing Director
Mr Allan Foster said it was clear that Australian law provided protection to genuine
manufacturers against flagrant imitators.
“We have no hesitation to use the full force of the law to protect the interests of
Yanmar and Power Equipment,” Mr Foster said.
“This decision reinforces Yanmar and Power Equipment’s position
within the Australian diesel engine and generator market. It allows
us to progress in this market with confidence in the knowledge
that our integrity and reputation will be protected from objectionable
passing off and copying of engines and marketing literature.”
Yanmar Provides New Lease On Life
A 41ft Randell flybridge cruiser has been
renamed Recovered after it sank on its
morring in South Australia and was
slavaged and given a makeover by its
insurer.
Built in 1988, Recovered sank in relatively
shallow water after a skin fitting failed
on the hull. She lay on the sea bed for
two days with water reaching just under
the head lining in the saloon before being
floated and transported to Melbourne.
Deemed suitable for economic recovery
by the insurers, Recovered was stripped
of furnishings, cabinetry, engines and
all rigging, although the craft’s twin 260hp
engines were throw-aways. “The old
diesels had been underwater for two
days” a spokesman said. “They had 750
hours up and at best the performance
was 21kt flat out, which was quite
ordinary.”
A pair of Yanmar 6LY2 diesel engines
were chosen as the replacement
powerplants, each developing 440hp.
The insurers claim the difference
between old and new engines is
remarkable. “The Yanmar engines were
easy to install and represented great
value in terms of dollars per
horsepower. The two year/2000-hour
warranty was also
particularly appealing.”
The original genset was
also replaced with a Mase
6.5kVA unit.
With new props fitted to
the existing drive train
and transmission,
Recovered now
reportedly performs like
a thoroughbred, reaching
a top speed of 29kt at
3450rpm at wide open
throttle and a cruise
speed of 22kt at
2700rpm.

Fairway Launches 100th Unit With Yanmar Onboard
Above : 100th Fairway 36 - photos courtesy of The Gold Coast Bulletin and Wally Schuba and Power
Equipment’s Ray Harris with the Yanmar 4LHA-STP.
Fairway Marine on the Gold Coast was teamed up with
Yanmar to produce the landmark 100th Fairway 36
cruiser. The Fairway 36 is an affordable high
performance luxury displacement craft that has won
wide acclaim throughout Australia.
Hand crafted by Wally Schuba and his small team of
tradesmen, the Fairway 36 is universally regarded as
a craft boasting superb quality from stem to stern.
“When we received our order for the 100th Fairway 36,
the new owner was very particular in that he wanted a
Yanmar marine diesel engine fitted,” Wally Schuba
said.
Yanmar has a well-deserved reputation for excellence
within the boating fraternity. In this regard, Fairway and
Yanmar are an ideal match.
The Fairway 36 is a stately fibreglass cruiser built for
comfort. The semi planing, semi displacement hull is
designed to deliver a smooth ride while retaining
essential elements of stability, manoeuvrability and
responsiveness.
Inside the main cabin, the Fairway 36 features a
spacious saloon, fully optioned galley, sleeping for four
in two bedrooms and a well designed and fully
functional bathroom.
The recent joint announcement
concerning new arrangements for the
production of Scania based Yanmar
marine pleasure craft engines has been
warmly welcomed by the management
of Power Equipment in Australia.
Power Equipment Pty Ltd is the
authorised Australian distributor of
Yanmar diesel engines for both the
marine and Industrial market sectors.
Yanmar Co. Ltd and Scania Industrial and
Marine Engines have signed an
agreement that gives Yanmar the right
to sell and market Scania marine engines
to the pleasure boat market all over the
world.
Through the new agreement with Scania,
the power range for Yanmar marine
diesel engines for the pleasure craft
market above 500hp is now enhanced.
“Scania is the perfect partner to supply
high quality, clean,
compact and powerful
engines for which Yanmar
has become famous,”
said Mr Geert Jan Mantel,
Managing Director of
Yanmar Marine
International.
Scania Industrial and Marine will produce
a Scania base engine; especially
developed for Yanmar to meet their
specific demands and it will then be
completed and marketed by Yanmar
under the Yanmar brand.
There’s plenty of fresh air and open living opportunities
on the extended flybridge. Upstairs there’s a huge
area available for entertaining, all surrounded by a
stainless steel safety rail.The Yanmar engine selected
for the Fairway 36 is the 4LHA-STP model, a 4 cylinder
marine diesel engine that delivers 230hp.
In the Fairway 36, the emphasis is most definitely
placed upon liveability and entertaining. Engines are
meant to be locked away below decks, quiet,
unobtrusive, start on demand and deliver silent power.
In selecting the Yanmar 4LHA-STP, the owner was
won over by the legendary Yanmar quiet operation
and exceptional fuel efficiency. In the engine bay the
Yanmar also boasts an exceptionally small installation
envelope. This leaves more room in the engine room
for servicing and the storage of ancillary gear.
Above all Yanmar marine diesel engines are
specifically built from the sump up for marine
applications. The basic engine design all the way
through to the selection of external engine hardware
is all based upon the premise that engine operation
will take place in a hot, salt laden steamy bilge.
Fairway, together with Yanmar, adds up to the best
investment in lifestyle.
Yanmar And Scania In International Co-Operation
According to Michael Blair, National
Marine Sales Manager of Power
Equipment, the Yanmar brand in Australia
is exceptionally well received both on
the local and international scene. As an
example, in the USA,
which is regarded as the
largest pleasure boat
consumer in the world,
Yanmar currently
dominates the pleasure
craft market (both
repowers and new boat
construction) up to
500hp. Over the last 5 years, on the local
scene we have also experienced terrific
growth and market acceptance, one that
I am sure is set to grow as new models
continue to be forthcoming from Yanmar.
“Christmas In
The Bush”
It seems like a while ago now, it was in
fact, when Geoff Tickle and I were
invited to attend the South West Pumps
and Solar Christmas party. SWP&S are
our long time Yanmar dealer in Roma,
Southwest Queensland and owners
Mark Huntley and Tim Sheridan sure
know how to throw a party!
As usual it was held at the local Roma
Gun Club and involved an afternoon of
clay target shooting, everyone is invited
to shoot regardless of skill level or
experience, as was evidenced by their
preparedness to put a shotgun in my
hand. I had shot one of these before, a
long time ago, and I hadn’t improved.
Fortunately Geoff had a little more
experience and actually managed to
hit a few of the targets, something that
eluded me for most of the afternoon.
The guests came from far and wide
some having travelled hundreds of
kilometres to be there, customers,
suppliers, staff, wives, girlfriends and
kids. It gave Geoff and I the invaluable
opportunity to talk to real Yanmar users,
people who rely on their engines for
their very existence. And I’m happy to
say the feeling amongst the guests
was that Yanmar is OK and they are
getting a good run from them, of course
we already knew that but it’s nice to
hear it!
Mike Edwards
National Power Products Sales Manager,
PE (Vic)
“This new arrangement provides Yanmar
pleasure boat customers with a fabulous
opportunity to specify Yanmar engines in
the 500hp to 800hp category,” Michael
said. “Currently our pleasure boat market
rounds out on power boats around 40' to
45', but when the new breed of Scania
based Yanmar engines comes on stream,
we will be able to power boats well over
this mark. Our customers have been
asking for increased power now for some
time, so this announcement is very timely
for us and the rest of the Yanmar
International distribution network.”
The first delivery of Scania engines to
Yanmar is scheduled to take place in
2003, while the first boats powered by
the new Yanmar/Scania powerplant will
be on the water in 2004.

“Everything Old Is New Again”
The Bayview 23
It sat in the mud in the
mangroves, next to an old
fisherman’s hut on the Clarence
River in northern NSW for as long
as people could remember.
Once it had been the faithful
workhorse of one of the old
fisherman who worked the river
for a living.
For more than 12 months Kay
Cottee drove past it on her way
to the Yamba factory where she
is building the second of her
luxury 56 foot yachts. Kay has
always had a soft spot for the old
putt putt boats. She had to own
this one because it was “such a
sweet shape”.
Kay tracked down the owner who
happened to be a young guy who
had bought the fishing licence
from an old fisherman and the
boat came with it. The history of
the boat is sketchy. No one
seems to know where it came
from or who built it. The lines are
quite unique and apparently two
were originally built in the area
about 90 years ago for local
fishermen.
Kay and her team arrived with a
truck and a crane and hauled the
wreck out of the swamp. The
Huon Pine hull was in such a
sorry state after years of sitting
in the mud with the tide washing
in and out of it that it was totally
beyond help. They jacked it into
shape and flopped some balsa
over it, glassed over the balsa and
got the shape for a mould that
way.
The result is the Bayview 23 a
superbly built craft which is
affordable, easy
to manage and
maintain. The
Bayview 23 is
the complete
b o a t i n g
package.
Simply turn the
key and putt
away. Based on
the famous work
boats of the
mighty Clarence
River, the
Bayview 23 is
the ideal craft for
those who want
to enjoy the
s i m p l e
pleasures of
Australia’s inshore waters,
harbours, rivers and lakes.
The Bayview 23 is the perfect blend
of traditional style and modern
technology. The fibreglass hull is
strong and beautifully
finished....the deck and cockpit
have a no fuss non-skid surface
and the gunwales are capped off
with a sturdy rubber buffer. The
sheer line makes the Bayview 23
an eye-catcher...she has
craftsmanship written all over her.
The spacious cabin is complete
with stove, sink, covered porta loo,
individual lighting and switchboard.
The big two metre V-berth offers
surprising space and comfort. Four
opening ports and a Perspexinserted
forehatch make the cabin
light and airy. The huge cockpit is
the perfect place to while away the
hours with a book.... dangle a line
over the side or enjoy a casual
meal. You can even personalise the
boat with a wide range of hull and
Before The Rescue
deck colours.
At 7.1 metres and
2.18 metre beam, it is
a very stable hull and
seats eight people on
bench seats around
the engine box. The
engine box houses a
Yanmar 2GM20S and
doubles as a table for
the eats and drinks.
Kay has stated production of the
popular Bayview 23 alongside the
second 56-footer that is presently
underway. The Kay Cottee 56
recently won the Merit Award for
Sailing (Non-Trailerable) Boat Of
The Year.
Kay Cottee
In 1988 Kay Cottee was the first
woman to sail alone, non-stop and
unassisted around the world.
After designing interiors and
building yachts for a number of
years Kay then started a yacht
charter business on Sydney’s
Pittwater. Six years later she sold
the business and purchased a set
of bare fibreglass mouldings for a
Cavalier 37, and, with friends,
completed the fitout. This was to
become “First Lady”, the yacht in
which she made her historic
circumnavigation, a 189 day, over
22,000 nautical mile voyage
across the calmest and roughest
oceans in the world. “First Lady”
now resides in the Australian
National Maritime Museum.
The New Bayview 23
Yanmar 2GM20S
Yanmar 2GM20
Smooth, Clean and Quiet
Comparative tests and actual user
reports prove the GM series are
more acceptable inboards than
equivalent engines. The greater
piston bore of the 2GM20 delivers
more boost yet still excels in quiet
and smooth running from idling to
top revs. Emission levels are the
lowest in the history of this class
of engine, and the 2GM20
exhaust is soot-free.
More Efficient Electrics
The alternator is highly uprated to
55 amps, providing ample currents
for auxiliary electric power from the
battery and a strong source of
charging.
Great Power from the Prop
With the increase in hp the builder
can equip the boat with a larger
propeller or a more dynamic pitch
to give extra thrust without extra
bed space or redesigning.
Extract & 2 Photos Club Marine Magazine
Top Photo courtesy Peter Sutton.