Philiz
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Been to look at a boat today which has a Yanmar 230 4 cylinder diesel. Anyone familiar with this unit? Any info good or bad would be appreciated.
Yanmar 230HP engine
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AndieMac
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I haven't heard anything but positive comments on the 4 cylinder Yanmars. Spoke to a guy who had them (x 2) installed during a repower 3 years ago and does a lot of remote area boating. He has nothing but praise for what he describes as simple, non-complicated engines, that return good economy.
Good luck with the preposed acquisition.
Good luck with the preposed acquisition.
AllanG
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Can you tell us what make / model of boat, and what type of drive, shaft or outdrive?
Cheers, Allan
Philiz
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It's a Beneteau Antares 9 series, shaft drive, thanks for info so far.
Latestarter1
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If it is one of own Yanmars 4LH models it will be a dream. Probably the best models Yanmar produce, surprisingly quiet smooth and gutsy.
BMW based Yanmar 4BY engine, just walk away 100% trouble.
If it is one of own Yanmars 4LH models it will be a dream. Probably the best models Yanmar produce, surprisingly quiet smooth and gutsy.
BMW based Yanmar 4BY engine, just walk away 100% trouble.
Philiz
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I don't know the model, but rest assured I'll find out now! Boat is a 2000 model so I'm guessing it's the BMW based unit. Thanks for that, are you speaking from personal experiences?
nherring
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I had 2x the 140hp version of this engine from 1991 to 1998 and they did not miss a beat, changed oil and filters every year and that was it, had yanmars ever since, this is basically the same engine uprated.
Philiz
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Sorry, but which model engines were these?
Latestarter1
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If boat is a year 2000 you are in luck it is Yanmars own LH engine. BY did not come out until four years ago.
If boat is a year 2000 you are in luck it is Yanmars own LH engine. BY did not come out until four years ago.
Kawasaki
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Philiz
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Yes, I've now found out the engine is a Yanmar 4LH STE. So this is the good un! Just a bit wary because the boat has been up for sale for some time and keep thinking there's something I'm missing. There again, I suppose there's a lot of boats that've been for sale for a while. Thanks all for the info, we wont be ready to change for a month or two but will let you know if we go for it!
Kipper
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Its a brilliant engine and if you cheat and quote flywheel hp as most others do its actually 240hp. I have had two of them in my 30foot Chap for over 7 years and with basic care they are unbelevably reliable. Mine are on Bravo ones and I woulnd not want to chage them for anything else. Just keep an eye on the engine anodes and they will not let you down. In the commercial applications they only need a service every 250 houres or once a year which ever comes first.
Gary
Gary
Philiz
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Thanks very much for all the info.
nobsonboats
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Yanmar 230 STB ? SOB ?
Have been in boating most of my life. Have a chance to by a 34 Mainship 1999 reasonable. It has Yanmar 230hp STB, built on the line in Japan, with about 1000 hours, clean well maintained with records.
Q, I have heard concerns about the STB engines ?
anyone that can help me fill in the blanks. Thanks, Carl
Have been in boating most of my life. Have a chance to by a 34 Mainship 1999 reasonable. It has Yanmar 230hp STB, built on the line in Japan, with about 1000 hours, clean well maintained with records.
Q, I have heard concerns about the STB engines ?
anyone that can help me fill in the blanks. Thanks, Carl
