Fan Belts in the Hamble in a Saturday?

[Seven Spades]

I am trying to find a fanbelt for my Yanmar 4LHA-HTP I presume that I don't need to buy one from a Yanmar dealer I assume that any branbd the rigfht size will do. Force 4 and Halfords do not stock fanbelts. Is there anywhere I can pick up a belt today?

 

[RobbieW]

If you're mobile, try mascarparts.co.uk on Spring Rd or Marine Power in Deacons

 

[dunedin]

If you find one, perhaps buy two. I assumed a spare fanbelt was part of the spares always carried on a cruising boat?

 

[Seven Spades]

Yes the previous owner left a ton of spares but I think he has bought the wrong size. I have two belts one new and one old both the same brand but with the alternator floppy I still can’t get the new belt over the pulley. I need a slightly longer belt. The alternator has lots of movement so even if the new belt was one or two inches longer I could still tension it.

Thanks I will give mascarparts a try.

 

[wonkywinch]

As I learned on my Sea Start course, you'll usually find the dimensions printed on the old belt (circumference and width) which makes it easy to source a spare.

MarinePower (Boatfolk) at Swanwick have a huge inventory of Yanmar OEM parts if you're stuck.

 

[Scubadoo]

If urgent you could perhaps call Seastart and see if they can supply one.

 

[Lucky Duck]

As I learned on my Sea Start course, you'll usually find the dimensions printed on the old belt (circumference and width) which makes it easy to source a spare.

MarinePower (Boatfolk) at Swanwick have a huge inventory of Yanmar OEM parts if you're stuck.

Closed at weekends though

 

[Sticky Fingers]

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