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POWER EQUIPMENT & THE YANMAR PARTS STORY

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JCB PUMP BUGGY DELIVERS PORTABLE PUMPING

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3 Yanmar Powers Custom Built Patrol VesselFor Extended Operations

10 11Yanmar 3TNV88-Over 2000 hours & 100% problem free

Powerful new Yanmar12AY diesel series launched

18 19A rich history in the Whitsundays - All Marine Services

Aussie Pumps – Get fire ready, go diesel

24 25 25Yanmar 3TNV82- An efficient workhorse day after day

Power Equipmentexpands aftermarkettech support

Tread LightlyExplorations

14 15JCB DieselMax repowersshiplift at FNQ Marina

Sailing legend backs Yanmar & Gori

8 Yanmar joystick controlmakes boating easier

26 YANMAR 6LP-STP2 Powers “Fin” on 785 NM Delivery Run

20 Power Equipment and the Yanmar parts story

12Yanmar selected for big torque at low revs

22Ports North Repower -setting the standard

JCB pump buggy deliversportable pumping 7 Designing Yanmar repower

rejuvenates Sentimental Bertram 396

16 Designing a passion for Yanmar

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POWERS CUSTOM BUILT PATROL VESSEL FOR EXTENDED OPERATIONS

There’s no tougher operating environment than the commercial marine market in Far North Queensland. It’s a market where the Yanmar marine diesel brand excels. It is also the reason behind the Yanmar 6AYM-WGT engines being specifically selected to power the $5m “Reef Ranger” a vessel which is set to spend 200 days a year at sea.

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An imposing sight on the Coomera River

6M tender with hydraulic launch platform Luxury helm and navigator positions

Quality galley and seating for 158kW/80m2 solar capacity

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customised closed crankcase AIRSEP system which was installed onto the main engines to help ensure a low environmental footprint.

ZF Mather’s Micro Commander 4 station electronic controls were positioned at key locations around the vessel to ensure excellent visibility and precise control by the skipper during all operation modes. With a maximum speed of 25 knots and a service speed of 20 knots, ‘Reef Ranger’ is twice as fast as its 24 year old predecessor. With modern Yanmar 6AYM-WGT marine diesel engines in the engine room, the ‘Reef Ranger’ is more environmentally friendly and significantly more cost effective.

As well as being an efficient vessel at sea, ‘Reef Rangers’ environmental credentials are boosted through the implementation of new technologies. These include extensive use of solar panels, high R value insulation, zoned air conditioning as well as window blinds and shutters to reduce the impact of the unforgiving FNQ sun.

The extensive array of solar panels takes full advantage of modern lithium ion batteries to reduce the use of diesel power generation. Both under way and while at anchor at night, the intelligent control system combines power from the dual sources (solar and gen set) to ensure that running costs are minimised and the Northern Lights generators can be shut down at night.

Operationally, ‘Reef Ranger’ has a heavy schedule. Quite apart from the job of

patrolling 348,000 square kilometres of ocean, the vessel is tasked with duties which cover environmental issues, zone compliance, tourism, moorings and fires on remote islands.

‘Reef Ranger’ can stay at sea for up to 12 weeks, has a cruise range of 2000 nautical miles and can carry up to 28 people on board. The vessel has a fuel capacity of 12,000 litres and 4,000 litres of fresh water and is equipped with two tenders, one being a 5 metre aluminium punt launched from the upper deck by a deck mounted sea crane and the second being a high speed RHIB which is cradled on a highly customised hydraulic platform on the main deck.

The design of this rather unique platform allows the RHIB to be launched and retrieved within 30 seconds in 3 metre seas and at a service speed of 6 knots, a feature which will no doubt be appreciated by the crew during the apprehension of illegal fishers in their patrol region.

Power Equipment were delighted to have been associated with Marine Engineering Consultants, Incat Crowther Design and the Queensland National Parks project management team on this world class patrol vessel. We were very grateful for the opportunity to demonstrate again the proven performance of the YANMAR purpose built marine engine/transmission packages and the high quality of the support equipment delivered from our supply partners, Northern Lights, PSS, Walker Engineering and ZF.

With a length overall of 24m and beam of 8.5m, the ‘Reef Ranger’ has been designed to have a minimal impact on the environment that it is protecting. At the centre of this cost-effective design is an excellent combination of functionality and performance. Incat Crowther has developed a high-volume workboat hull, a vessel which offers greater capacity and operational envelope whilst maintaining excellent fuel economy.

With such a focus upon efficiency and minimal environmental impact, it is significant that a pair of Yanmar 6AYM-WGT engines and Yanmar transmission packages were explicitly selected to power this ground breaking vessel. The Yanmar 6AYM-WGT is a six in-line cylinder engine with a displacement of 20.39 litres and a rated power output of 911 hp (670kw) at 1938 rpm. This model Yanmar is noted for its strong performance, low fuel consumption, low emissions and an uncomplicated non electronic governor and injection system.

In addition to the Yanmar engines & transmission packages Power Equipment Pty Ltd and their respective supply partners were proud to be chosen as the preferred supplier for the diesel generator packages, propeller shaft seals, main engine crankcase filtration equipment and electronic controls.

Dual Northern Lights M65C2H/E generator sets have been installed in the engine room, the highly regarded PSS shaft seals have been fitted to the 3.5” diameter propeller shafts and Walker Engineering combined to supply a

Yanmar 6AY-WGT / YXH 240 engine & transmission package Northern Lights M65C2 Generators

Designed by Incat Crowther and built on the Queensland Gold Coast by Marine Engineering Consultants, ‘Reef Ranger’ is a specialist 24m aluminium catamaran recently delivered to Queensland National Parks. The vessel is based in Cairns in Far North Queensland, but has the responsibility for patrolling the vast Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area, an area roughly the size of Italy or Japan.

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There is a huge variety of ‘buggies’ in this world, but there’s only one JCB Pump Buggy.

It is the brainchild of Mackay sugarcane farmer Paul McKay who came up with the concept of a mobile water pump to service his 283 hectare property.

Farming sugar cane requires a big supply of water and the logistics of running water through big bore pipes around a vast property is a daunting task. His farm is set up to run hose irrigators being fed by various dams and sumps located along the drains on the farm.

Sumps, dams, hoses, drains and 283 hectares under cane - the challenge of the jigsaw is how to pump the water to ensure it gets to all the required areas.

“I had been using my tractor via the power take off shaft to drive pumps,” Paul said.

“But this was giving me a few problems. It obviously tied up an expensive piece of

JCB PUMP BUGGY DELIVERS PORTABLE PUMPING the design capacity to pump up to 300 litres of

water per second.

On Paul McKay’s farm the JCB Pump Buggy is towed to the relevant dam or sump where a portable diesel fuel tank is parked alongside, a water hose is connected to the inlet side of the pump and then dropped into the dam. On the outflow side of the pump, a hose is then connected to a hydrant or hose irrigator. Once the JCB DieselMax is started, the water flows.

“I’ve been running the JCB Pump Buggy for two years now with zero problems,” Paul McKay said. “It has proven to be the perfect solution while also being very efficient. It operates at an easy 1500 rpm for stints of about 16 hours duration, from 5pm to about 9am or 10am the next morning. The fuel consumption is excellent at just 8 litres an hour.”

“This is such a great unit that we haul it around the farm as and when it is needed. We’re now thinking of getting a second unit together for use as a backup pump. This will be used at locations where we have electric pumps which can be subject to power failures.”

Paul Mckay and his Custom JCB Buggy

capital equipment for days on end and was a pretty big engine to be driving a relatively small pump. The biggest issue was that the tractor began to experience overheating problems as well.”

“What we really needed was a portable pump and that’s when we hit up on the idea of what has now become known as the “JCB Pump Buggy.”

The requirement was for a portable pump, a hard hose or winch, which could be taken to the water source and hooked up to the hose irrigators. The system had to be super reliable and be able to be left to run unattended, often for 16 hours at a time. Also, it had to be economical to purchase and operate.

Local water agent Jeff Roberts recommended the JCB DieselMax 444. The JCB DieselMax 444 is a 4-cylinder, 4.4 litre powerhouse boasting 4 valves per cylinder with high torque at low speeds. The DieselMax model operated by Paul Mckay is rated at 89kW at 2200 rpm and is one of the very finest engines in its class on the market.

It carries a market leading warranty policy, is quiet in operation and is known for its low fuel consumption. A Power Equipment “Engine Protection System” was also supplied in the package, providing essential engine safeguards and features an external emergency stop button for added safety.

Paul McKay had a local engineering company design and install his JCB DieselMax to this purpose built pump buggy. The JCB Pump Buggy comprises a substantial skid style base, dual axles with industrial tyres, hinged drawbar and a canopy for protection. With the JCB engine direct coupled to a Southern Cross centrifugal pump, the JCB Pump Buggy has

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were fitted with Yanmar transmissions, the KMH61A with a 2.04:1 ratio.

Yanmar’s 6LY3-STP engine is a turbocharged, direct injected, intercooled, 24 valve, in-line 6 cylinder displacing 5813cm3 to produce 440mhp (324 kW) at 3300rpm. Weighing in at only 640 kgs (without gearbox) the 6LY3-STP deliver industry leading power-to-weight Yanmar diesel performance.

The Yanmar 6LY3 features a high-technology electronic control and display system that monitors all engine operations from fuel management to twin engine synchronisation, gear shifting and diagnostics.

“The re-power project went very smoothly,” said Mike Giles. “We completely stripped the engine room and replaced all the wiring, fuel system, transmissions, prop shafts and so on. We ripped a lot of 1970s gear out of there and replaced it with modern systems.”

The majority of the weight saving is attributed to the Yanmar 6LY3 engines being so light. At 718 kgs each with transmission, the pair of Yanmars contributed most of the weight savings from the refit.

Power benefit of the Yanmar’s 440 mhp over the old 270 hp V8’s, delivers a collective power gain of a massive 340 mhp, albeit pushing 1 tonne less weight. Understandably the performance boost is impressive.

The Outsider used to achieve 15 knots, now the top speed with the Yanmar 6LY3 engines spinning at 3,300 rpm, is 29.5 knots almost double the previous WOT setting. Throttle back to a comfortable cruise speed of 20 knots and the big, beamy Bertram 38 performs brilliantly and efficiently.

“The owner is so happy with the family boat,” Mike Giles said. “He is hugely impressed with the way the boat performs that he is now enjoying it on extended trips with his own family.”

This is a boat that has been totally transformed by the Yanmar repower. With the Yanmar 6LY3 engines installed she is faster, lighter, quieter and much better on fuel consumption.

Peter says that he now has a boat that does twice the speed using half the fuel.

Following the Yanmar re-power, there is considerably more room in the engine room. The installation envelope on the Yanmar 6LY3 is such that the in-line 6 cylinder engine is noticeably narrower than the old V-8 diesels. The Yanmars are also a little shorter too.

“Outsider has come the full circle and with the new Yanmar engines on board, she will still be going strong in another 30 years' time.”

Peter Smith and his father Warren bought the boat in Perth in the mid-90’s and used Outsider extensively for family boating. Mike Giles of Diverse Engineering looked after Outsider for nearly 20 years.

Peter Smith bought out his father when Warren “retired” from boating.

Peter thought about selling Outsider a few times, but over the 20 years, he and his father had fixed, replaced or upgraded just about everything. Buying another boat would be inheriting someone else’s issues and there were, of course, plenty of sentimental reasons for keeping Outsider.

The problem was the engines. The original engines fitted by Bertram in the US were a pair of beefy V8, naturally aspirated diesels. They were heavy at about 1,250 kgs each and only developed 270 hp. They were noisy and leaked oil. Peter and his father had each engine rebuilt over the years, but no matter what you did, they were still old engines, requiring continual maintenance and they were a limiting factor for the boat.

Performance was also pretty ordinary. At wide open throttle Outsider made around 15 knots. Fuel consumption was high, limiting Outsider’s range and making her expensive to run.

The owner settled on a fresh pair of Yanmar 6LY3AM-STP marine diesel engines. These

DESIGNING YANMAR REPOWER REJUVENATES SENTIMENTAL

A boatie with a keen eye will instantly recognise Outsider as a classic vessel. This fully imported and rare boat, the Bertram 39 Sport Fisherman “Widebody”, was built by the Bertram Yacht Company in Miami, Florida in the mid 1970’s.

6LY3-STP Yanmar engine fits with lots of room to spare.

Mike Giles, Diverse Engineering and the Bertram 39 they repowered.

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“I use my Monte Carlo for pleasure boating around Moreton Bay,” said Micheal. “A lot of the time I’m by myself. So handling and manoeuvrability, especially docking at home on the canals, is quite important for me.” With a pair of Yanmar 8LV diesel engines driving ZT370 Yanmar stern drive legs, the bonus for Micheal Mastry was having the new Yanmar Joystick Control System, installed as a factory fitted option.

The Yanmar Joystick Control System provides boaters with an easy and smooth docking

Joystick Control Makes Boating Easier

system. It can literally move the boat sideways across the water, to provide parallel docking. As an added benefit, the boat can also go through a 360° turn within its own length. Moreover, it is the only system on the market that delivers high performance joystick control at reasonable cost.

The Yanmar Joystick Control System is designed to operate exclusively with a package of dual Yanmar 8LV diesel engines and the Yanmar ZT370 stern drive legs. The match of hydraulic clutch and the vibration

Boasting an offshore race boat pedigree, the Nor-Tech Monte Carlo is a US designed and manufactured opulent day boat. The hull is narrow, a deep vee, sleek and obviously fast. The cockpit features an abundance of plush seating and situated squarely in the centre is a two person helm.

This is a boat that looks right at home on the waterways of Florida. On the dock in Brisbane it’s a complete knockout and certainly turns heads whenever Micheal Mastry heads out onto the water.

Brisbane surgeon Micheal Mastry is a recreational boater who appreciates the very finest in life. Not only does he own a stunning 43’ Nor-Tech Monte Carlo, but the twin Yanmar 8LV powered sports boat is the first in Australia to be fitted with the new Yanmar Joystick Control System.

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Joystick Control Makes Boating Easier

free Yanmar 8LV makes this system a breeze to operate.

“The system is simple to operate, much like a video game,” said Micheal Mastry. “With the single control unit on the dash I can move the boat in any direction, without the aid of bow or stern thrusters.”

“When coming up to the dock I disengage the clutch system and engage the joystick system. If it is blowing hard I will use a fast mode. If it’s a lighter wind I will use slow mode. Almost immediately the legs tend

to move out 20° from each other and then I simply point the joystick in the direction I would like the boat to move.”

“It took an hour or so to learn how to use the system, and it gets easier every day.” The Yanmar Joystick Control System is available for all Yanmar 8LV dual engine installations, and has both recreational and commercial applications. It is easily installed into new builds, and can also be retro fitted into exiting vessels, subject to selected engineering criteria.

Once the big Nor-Tech Monte Carlo has left the dock and idled out on to Moreton Bay, Micheal Mastry is able to open up the throttles and enjoy the spirited performance of his boat. The top speed is approximately 52 knots or just short of 100 km/h an impressive speed for a boat of this size. Comfortable cruising is enjoyed anywhere between 25 knots through to 40 knots, and according to Micheal Mastry, the fuel efficiency is the same at 35 knots as it is at 45 knots.

Want to know more – see the video at www.powerequipment.com.au

Micheal Mastry finds the Joystick very simple to operate

Twin 8LV Yanmar engines Power this impressive boat

The Nor-Tech Monte Carlo is a luxury day boat you will definitely notice

Mackay sugar cane farmer Steve Young has this unit in the middle of his ‘little paddock’, a mere 50 hectare plot within his farm which totals 250 hectares under crop. The Valley irrigator is 364 m long and delivers 25 litres of water per second. Typically it takes 4 days to dump the equivalent of 25mm of rain to the 40 hectares of sugar cane growing under the arc of the irrigator.

While a pump delivers water to the irrigator, the Yanmar purpose built CPG package comprising Yanmar 3TNV88 diesel engine with 20kVA 3 phase alternator, delivers the electrical power. The irrigator itself runs six, 3 phase electrical motors.

“I’ve had the Yanmar centre pivot power pack for more than three years,” said Steve Young.

“In that time it has logged over 2000 hours and I’ve never had a problem of any description.”

Steve Young purchased the Yanmar 3TNV88 engine with the 20 kVA 3 phase alternator attached as an off-the-shelf purpose designed Power Equipment package, the CPG4388E.

These CPG generators are purpose built to match the engine to the constant running load of the irrigator motors, and the alternator to the starting capacity of the irrigator motors. The CPG units can be matched to single or three phase irrigators with 3 to 9 spans, with or without booster pumps.

A Power Equipment “Engine Protection System” was also supplied in the CPG kit providing essential engine safeguards for automatic shutdown in the event of overheating, loss of oil pressure and features an external emergency stop button for added safety.

The entire CPG package was mounted to a dedicated trailer and enclosed with checkerplate sides, making the power pack totally portable. Included in the self contained mobile system is an onboard fuel tank with 110 litre capacity. The exhaust vents out one end of the trailer canopy, while the fuel filler is easily accessed at the other end. With wide entry doors fitted both sides, accessing the Yanmar 3TNV88 and the switching gear is easy.

The Yanmar 3TNV88 model diesel engine produces 36.3 mhp at 3000 rpm. It is a compact, state of the art, three cylinder engine noted for its quiet operation and low fuel consumption. Being a water cooled engine greatly assists in keeping the noise levels low. The Yanmar 3TNV88 has a service interval of 500 hours, when the filters are replaced and oil changed.

“The idea behind mounting this package to a trailer is a vote for versatility,” said Steve Young.

“This unit can be towed around the farm and used where needed and most importantly it can be plugged into our home power supply when we have a power outage.”

“The Yanmar 3TNV88 has been brilliant. It is very economical on fuel, about 0.88 of a litre per hour. And there have been absolutely no problems at all.”

In the middle of the cane field, the centre pivot irrigator circulates, ever so slowly. Behind the mist of water being dumped on the crop is a highly specialised Yanmar Centre Pivot Generator (CPG) package, driving the rig through its arc.

Steve Young and his Yanmar purpose built CPG Package

Yanmar 3NTV88 Diesel engine10

3TNV88- Over 2000 Hours & 100% Problem Free

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A new Yanmar commercial marine engine has been launched in Australia, the mammoth 40 litre 12 cylinder Yanmar 12AY delivering a new level of performance and efficiency to commercial operators.

Renowned throughout the world for reliable, durable and efficient marine power plants, the Yanmar 12AY series is suitable for the High-Speed Commercial Workboat sector. With easy installation and maintenance, the purpose-built 12AY is ideal for offshore support vessels, passenger ferries, tugs, commercial fishing craft and other demanding applications.

The new Yanmar 12AY engine is by any measure a large and technically impressive model. A key element of the performance and efficiency is a new staggered injection nozzle and patented combustion chamber design. Combined, they allow a very wide rpm range with low fuel consumption and emissions.

This purpose built marine engine boasts class leading fuel burn and IMO Tier II emission compliance with no complicated or sophisticated electronic governor or control systems. It shares many similar components with its smaller sibling, the 6AY series which has already made a name for itself in the Australian market, and already dominates the commercial diesel marine engine segment in Japan and throughout Asia.

The 40L, 12-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine is available in five power ratings across three models. The 12AYM-WST models produce 1,200mhp (882 kW) @ 1,850rpm and 1,400mhp (1,030 kW) @ 1,900rpm. The 12AYM-WET versions have outputs of 1,550mhp (1,140 kW) @1,840rpm and 1,659mhp (1,220 kW) @ 1,900rpm. The 12AYM-WGT produces 1,822mhp (1,340 kW) @ 1,940rpm.

A new V-cylinder block configuration offers improved rigidity compared to previous models, with inspection ports providing easy access to connecting rod assemblies. A mechanical engine governor control and Yanmar's own fuel system components further enhance reliability.

Compliant with the latest IMO Tier II emission regulations, the 12AY series has type approval by the six major classification societies.

Powerful New 12AY Diesel Series Launched

“This new engine from Yanmar is eminently appropriate to the Australian and New Zealand commercial marine market,” said Michael Blair, National Marine Sales Manager for Power Equipment, the authorised Distributor for Yanmar in Oceania. “We already have a pair in service locally with good results, and are currently fielding strong enquires for several more. “

“It is relevant for both repowers and the new boat market. The Yanmar 12AY represents the latest in marine diesel engine technology and will deliver exceptional fuel efficiency to those who make their living at sea. When reliability, durability and fuel economy counts the most, Yanmar commercial marine engines are the best choice.”

Congratulations to the winner of the 2014 TP-52 World Championship Series “QUANTUM” which is equipped with a Gori Racing propeller, and to the winner of the owner driven boat “PHOENIX”, also equipped with a Gori propeller. Not only the winners are equipped with

Gori Racing propellers, so are the majority of the fleet in the 2014 circuit:Aquila, Azzurra, Gladiator, Hurakan, Interlodge, Provezza, Vesper

Just ask Power Equipment how Gori can make your boat a winner

EXCELLENCE IN PROPELLERS.

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El Torito is a fitting name for this vessel; it’s Spanish and translates as ‘little bull’. Built in 1968 in the US, El Torito has enjoyed a colourful history, but with a pair of new Yanmar 6HA2 engines on board, this ‘little bull’ is good for many more years at sea.

Purchased six years ago by Mark Woodley and his father Ross, El Torito was added to the Barrier Reef Live Cray’s fleet as the mother ship. Operating up and down the Great Barrier Reef, El Torito is home to a fleet of professional Cray dories. For two weeks at a time and for 8 months of the year, El Torito is at sea working.

When Mark Woodley brought El Torito into the fleet, the ship was in very good condition but the engines were its Achilles heel. These were the original in-line 6 cylinder two cycle diesel engines fitted in the US and there were major concerns about their reliability. So Mark Woodley decided to re-power.

“I had heard about Yanmar making huge and impressive inroads into commercial fishing fleets,” Mark Woodley said. “This was the first time that we had ever had to re-power one of our vessels so it was all a bit foreign to me. Eventually I decided to go with the Yanmar 6HA2-HTE’s.”

The Yanmar 6HA2-HTE model is an in-line six cylinder marine diesel engine that displaces 13.14 litres and weighs 1340 kgs without the gearbox. Maximum power output, as fitted to El Torito, is 278 mhp (259kW) at 1880 rpm.

On the Yanmar 6HA2-HTE, cylinder block inspection hatches are standard equipment to facilitate maintenance. There is also a centre mounted fuel injection pump and mechanical governor system, features which set this model apart from other brands with electronic fuel management systems.

“I was won over by the technical attributes of the Yanmar 6HA2,” said Mark Woodley. “This is a big displacement engine with a relatively small power output. But it has masses of torque. This configuration has given us a significant increase in speed, taking El Torito from 6 knots to 8 knots during overnight manoeuvring with a maximum speed of 10 knots. For us, that’s a massive benefit.”

Under normal working conditions, the El Torito moors during the day while divers and their crew catch crays. Then at night the anchor comes up and the ship steams for 10 to 12 hours to a new site.

Obviously fuel is a major cost issue. The El Torito carries 28,000 litres of diesel. Operating at 1500 rpm, the vessel is good for 8 knots with the Yanmar engines using 20 litres per engine per hour. This is achieved with a 19mtr hull which weighs in at 110 tonnes lightship, but 160 tonnes loaded with fuel, water and crays.

With many years now passed following the Yanmar re-power Mark Woodley is a big advocate of the Yanmar 6HA2 engines.

“We’ve logged over 7000 hours and have not had a single issue on either engine. Absolutely zero!” said Mark Woodley.

At sea, the relatively flat bottom and big bluff bow of the El Torito means that she is not exactly built for speed. When running into a head sea with the old engines, the waves would actually stop the hull in its tracks, before lurching forward again. But with the big torque of the Yanmar 6HA2 engines downstairs, the hull just punches through.

“The change to Yanmar has been a phenomenal successful for us,” concluded Mark Woodley.

As further endorsement of the Yanmar repower of El Torito, Mark Woodley sold his business to the MG Kailis Group, a WA based fishing company. The new owners were very happy with the Yanmar re-power and accepted El Torito to their existing 20 plus fleet of fishing vessels.

Note: Originally, El Torito was the floating home and laboratory of Walter Starck PhD, the co-inventor of the revolutionary electrolung rebreather.

Mark Woodley Owner of El Torito

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Selected for Big Torqueat Low Revs

The El Torito out of water is an impressive vessel

Yanmar 6HA2-HTE

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Repowering the Shiplift at Rosshaven Marine with a JCB DieselMax engine has given this busy shipyard complete confidence in the operation of their most critical piece of equipment.

At Rosshaven Marine, the Shiplift is an essential element to the operation of their shipyard. The Shiplift performs around 900 lifts annually, being used extensively on a daily basis.

Located in the Port of Townsville, Rosshaven Marine’s Shiplift is a 70 tonne model built in 1985, and has performed more than 25,000 lifts to date. Over the past 29 years, the original 6 cylinder diesel engine has been rebuilt several times. However, the management at Rosshaven Marine decided that the original diesel had reached the end of its life. Reliability had become an issue so the decision was taken to replace the old 6 cylinder engine

with a fresh new JCB DieselMax 4 cylinder engine from Power Equipment, the Australian Distributor of JCB DieselMax engines.

“We already enjoyed a good relationship with Power Equipment as Rosshaven Marine is also a Yanmar dealer,” said Chris Helps, General Manager at Rosshaven Marine.

“The price of the JCB was good and there was an engine in stock, so we set about the swap using a JCB444IPU-TCA2 mechanically governed engine package. The job went smoothly taking only two days.”

In addition to sourcing the JCB DieselMax “radiator to flywheel” unit from Power Equipment, a Power Equipment “Engine Protection System” was also supplied.

During the repower process, the old hydraulic pump on the Shiplift was replaced with a new unit. This is direct coupled to the JCB engine and, apart from a few minor changes to the engine mounts, the swap was very easy.

“The new JCB engine has plenty to like about it,” said Chris Helps. “It is a direct injection engine, so has quick starts at the flick of the key.”

A major consideration in operating at a salt water marine environment is water condensation which forms in the diesel fuel tank. The JCB444IPU-TCA2 comes standard with 2 fuel filters - a water separating fuel filter with water sensing alarm and a finer secondary filter. Since commissioning, the fuel system on the JCB has operated perfectly every day.

With the JCB installed and commissioned, the engine delivers more power and the Shiplift is performing like a new one. The engine swap has given this unit a completely new lease of life.

“The Shiplift is the life blood of Rosshaven Marine,” Chris Helps said.

“If it doesn’t work then we are out business. Repowering with the JCB DieselMax has given us the reliability and performance that we demand.”

Chris Helps, General ManagerRoss Haven Marine offices in Townsville

JCB DieselMax Repowers JCB DieselMax Repowers

Shiplift at FNQ Marina

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At the gentle age of 73 and after 40 years of competitive blue water racing, Bob officially retired from racing at the end of the 2012 Sydney to Hobart. His career is one which includes the ownership of some twenty yachts, 75% of which were Yanmar powered.

His career also included the halcyon years of Australian boat manufacturing when he owned and operated a commercial shipyard. This business built the Robertson 950, along with the Farr 37 and Farr 40.

“My first Yanmar exposure was in 1983 when I had a boat built by McConaghy Yachts,” said Bob Robertson.

“It was fitted with a 3GM30 Yanmar engine and I just fell in love with the brand straight away. That engine was so good. Ever since I’ve used Yanmar whenever possible for my personal boats and in my production yacht building business.”

The Robertson 950 was a hugely successful boat. It won the ABIA Australian Sailboat of the Year award in 1991. According to Bob Robertson, the Australian designed hull was

the perfect boat for local racing. The last Yacht built at Bob Robertson’s factory was a 60 footer for the master himself; Bob named her Eureka and she had a Yanmar 125hp - 4JH3-DTE engine installed.

This boat was specifically built for the Sydney to Hobart, although Bob Robertson rates the Sydney to Mooloolaba race as being tougher and requiring a lot more sailing skill to win.

Today Eureka is sailing as a charter boat in the Whitsundays, having been renamed Eureka II. The Yanmar 4JH3-DTE is still going strong some 13 years later and has logged an “astronomical” number of hours according to Bob Robertson.

At the time of his retirement, Bob Robertson owned and was skippering his own Beneteau First 40, called Lunchtime Legend. True to his love of the Yanmar brand, this boat is fitted with a Yanmar 3JH3 40hp Saildrive engine, complete with Gori 2 blade prop.

“Through my boat building life from 1987 to 2000 and then my own racing yachts across 40 years, I’ve enjoyed great success with Yanmar,” Bob Robertson said.

“We have always experienced a fantastic relationship with Power Equipment’s Queensland team. Ray Harris (P.E Qld Manager) has been helping us now for over 20 years and his support was the very best that anyone could ask for.”

In the early years of his sailing, the only Yanmar diesel engine available for sailing was a single cylinder model. They were too small for the bigger boats so yachties were forced to use competitive brands.

“When the larger multi-cylinder Yanmar engines became available, we readily appreciated the strength of the Yanmar brand. We’d been using the alternative brands which just didn’t compare with the new Yanmar engines. We’ve been loyal to Yanmar ever since.”

Postscript: As proof that sailing is absolutely entrenched in his psyche, Bob Robertson has come out of his short retirement. Bob saw an ad for the very first Robertson 950 that he built. So he bought the boat with a view to sailing the Sydney to Hobart, at least one more time!

SAILING LEGEND BACKS & GORI In sailing circles, Mooloolaba based yachtsman Bob “Robbo” Robertson, is revered in the sport of offshore sailing. Early on in his sailing career, Bob “fell in love” with the Yanmar brand and ever since has been a loyal Yanmar advocate.

Bob Robinson talks about Yanmar in his Sailing Career 15

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His own vessel, Passion, is a design which he initially developed 15 years ago as the Crusader design. Passion is an all alloy 17m cat with a beam of 7.4m, draft of 1m and a single Yanmar 6LPA-STP2 shaft drive engine installed in each of the hull sponsons.

While most look at a vessel like Passion and refer to it generically as a catamaran, Stuart Ballantyne is more definitive in his terminology. In Stuart’s terms this is a Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) hull form, developed by his naval design company, Sea Transport Corporation and refined with advanced tank testing in Hobart.

The entry of each hull has a piercing bulb mounted below the waterline, very much the same as the large seagoing commercial ships. This bulbous bow design delivers a series of benefits including better handling, less pitching and greater hull efficiencies. Designed on the Gold Coast and built in Vietnam by

Strategic Marine, Passion was shipped to the Gold Coast for fit out. The Yanmar 6LPA-STP2 engines comfortably slotted into their respective engine rooms with ample space all the way around for easy access.

In many ways, having just 315 mhp in each side of the hull would appear to be less power than needed in a hull of this length and weight. But the on-water performance stats certainly tell a very different and impressive story.

At wide open throttle Passion is good for 23.5 knots or 44 km/h. At a more sedate cruise speed of 18 knots (33 km/h) the Yanmar 6LPA-STP2 engines are ticking over at 2800 rpm and returning modest fuel consumption figures of 22.5 litres per engine per hour. With 4000 litres of fuel on board Passion has a massive 1000 nautical miles cruise range at 18 knots.

“This is a highly efficient hull with equally as efficient Yanmar engines,” said Stuart

Stuart Ballantyne at the Helm of his own designed boat

Yanmar 6LPA-STP engine

Naval architect Stuart Ballantyne is a highly talented man of the sea. He frequently challenges conventional wisdom in ship design, but when it comes to power plants he is very much a Yanmar advocate.

a passion for

Ballantyne. “My research proves that a mono hull of the same length and weight would need a massive boost in horsepower and associated fuel consumption to achieve the same performance. This data is absolute fact.”

Designing

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Yanmar’s sophisticated 6LPA-STP2 is a true hi-performance and well proven package with a direct injected, mechanical governor equipped turbocharged and intercooled straight 6 cylinder engine pumping out 315mhp at 3800 rpm at the flywheel. The 4 valve per cylinder engine boasts a 4.2 litre displacement for sustained torque through the mid rev range while still offering an impressive power to weight advantage coming in with a dry weight of only 408kgs without the transmission.

The strength of Stuart Ballantyne’s Crusader design lies in its versatility. It has been built in both alloy and fibreglass, in both motor and motor sailing configurations. There have been commercial variants operating as game boats, charter vessels and as commuter ferries.

As a naval architect, Stuart Ballantyne pushes the boundaries of conventional wisdom. His absolute commitment for SWATH catamaran hulls is gaining favour the world over. Even his

design for military and commercial landing vessels that unload on a beach via a stern ramp (as opposed to the conventional drop bow design) is proving to be a commercially viable and superior operating system.

One constant however, is his commitment to the Yanmar brand.

“I’ve got a wealth of experience with Yanmar marine diesel engines,” said Stuart. “Personally, I’ve had a great run with the smaller 4 cylinder turbo charged Yanmar’s in previous vessels, and now the six cylinder Yanmar 6LPA-STP2’s have been equally impressive.”

“Yanmar engines across the range are clean and quiet. The Yanmar 6LPA-STP2’s in Passion have a vee drive configured transmission so are really easy to access. Servicing is a breeze, with all maintenance points on the engine easy to get at, with no need for any specialised diagnostic tools or laptop computers, which is another reason why I like Yanmar’s.”

Stuart Ballantyne’s preference for Yanmar extends to his professional life with his design office currently very busy with numerous projects around the world under construction. One such project which features Yanmar commercial engine power is a new fleet of ten 50m ROPAX vessels being built for the Philippines. Each vessel is being fitted out with four Yanmar 6AYM-WST 20 litre displacement 659mhp continuously rated engines (2 engines in each hull) complete with Yanmar Marine transmissions driving through conventional shafts.

Each of these vessels is designed to carry 52 vehicles and 350 passengers for inter-island transfers. They are being built to full ABS classification and will provide an unprecedented level of safety, high speed and cost effective transport in the Philippines. Further details on this exciting project and the many other renowned Sea Transport designs can be found of their web site www.seatransport.com

On a personal level, the University of Strathclyde in Scotland has recently awarded Stuart Ballantyne the honorary degree of Doctor of Science. This award recognises his achievements in the field of Naval architecture and his work in providing safer, more economical and environmentally compelling commercial vessel designs.

Stuart receiving his Doctorate from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland

His Passion and His pride and Joy – Passion

Stuart being recognised for his achievements in Naval architecture

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If history is a sound indicator for the future, then you can rest assured All Marine Services will continue to deliver the goods having successfully catered for the Whitsunday region for 15 years. Owner Allan Robinson, a resident of Airlie Beach for 20 years, can lay claim to a rich history in the industry which started in 1999.

“I received a call from Ray Harris (Qld branch manager) who asked if I would like to meet Allan Foster and himself for a meal and a chat at Club Croc” he recounts. “Not one to knock back a free meal, I accepted. This was the foundation meeting that was integral to my company ‘All Marine Services’ being formed and becoming an authorised Dealer for Yanmar product.”

Allan Robinson moved to the Whitsundays in 1994 after purchasing the charter yacht ‘Ambition’ with the intention of cruising around the Whitsunday Islands. This worked well for 2 years until I put a relief crew on the yacht, which meant I then had time to spare. Not one to sit still, I commenced carrying out repairs to other charter vessels in the marina, business was moving along nicely until the

meeting with Allan Foster and Ray Harris when everything stepped up a notch.

In 1999, Allan purchased the local Yanmar dealership, relying only on himself as the sole mechanic. Within 4 months there were 5 mechanics followed by an apprentice early the following year. Originally the company was called Abel Point Diesel Centre but changed to All Marine Services at the turn of the century as Allan acquired the neighbouring marine electrical business. In March 2003, Allan purchased an engineering business which enabled his company to cover all facets of marine mechanical repairs.

“These acquisitions certainly increased the workload and the stress of operating marine reliant businesses” he explained. Although covering all aspects of maintenance on vessels was extremely satisfying, it wasn’t sustainable due to the close proximity of the mines making staff retention a problem. Ultimately the electrical business was sold. “it was a pity because it was handy. You could do the whole lot, electrical and mechanical” he said.

After initially bearing the brunt of the work by himself Allan now has a skilful team to call upon. Now boasting 4 mechanics including Allan to look after the charter boat fleets, local vessels and vessels in transit. Allan’s

son Wayne Robinson, Brett Dunk and Tom Norton, all qualified diesel mechanics, are kept busy servicing and maintaining the large number of Yanmar powered vessels in the Whitsundays. From single cylinder 1GM10 yacht engines to the commercial 20 litre 6AY 911hp engines in a local ferry. With Wayne Robinson involved in the business, Allan will soon step back to enjoy the finer things in life leaving Wayne to take the reins and provide another 15 years of excellent service to the Whitsunday region.

A RICH HISTORY IN THE WHITSUNDAYS

From left to right: Tom Norton, Wayne Robinson, Alan Robinson, Brett Dunk

Allan Robinson, Owner of All Marine Services

CONGRATULATIONS on 15years

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The company reports an increased interest in diesel drive fire fighters because of their safety and fuel economy. “Not many suburban home owners are going to buy a diesel fire pump,” admitted Aussie Pump’s Brad Farrugia. “What we are seeing is a continuous swing at a dealer level where the market being serviced is either fire fighting authorities or farming professionals,” he said.

High pressure diesel fire pumps have become more affordable with Aussie Pumps leading the way with increased production of Yanmar diesel engine drive fire pumps. Their Aussie Fire Chief, with a L48 4.8 hp Yanmar diesel engine has proved a real winner. It is a low priced entry point unit especially configured to attract customers to the safer aspects of diesel drive pumps.

“Diesel’s lower “flashpoint” makes it intrinsically safer than petrol engines in a bush fire fighting environment.” said Farrugia. “Fire fighting authorities and national park operators around the country are sold on

GET FIRE READY, GO DIESEL

diesel and won’t go back to petrol drive fire pumps,” he said.

Australian Pump Industries produce a full range of Yanmar diesel engine powered pumps designed specifically for professional fire fighting units. “National parks operators have standardised on this combination of a pump coupled to a 400 litre tank mounted on a Land Cruiser ute as the ideal “mop up” or “fast attack” style vehicle. The Aussie Fire Chief is the choice of the real professionals!” said Farrugia. “They team it up with a high performance foaming device that minimises the use of water being applied but maximises the “impact” on the fire,” he said.

Yanmar’s representative, Power Equipment agrees with the Aussie Pump diesel preference philosophy. “The Yanmar L series of engines incorporate direct injection technology that optimises fuel efficiency. Improvements in fuel efficiency mean the engines run for longer between refuelling,” said Power Equipment, the Yanmar

Distributor’s representative John Mason. “Refuelling during a fire emergency can be extremely dangerous, particularly when you’re under ember attack. Diesel does not release large amounts of flammable vapour and is less likely to ignite than petrol if any fuel is spilt,” he said.

Aussie Pumps has also launched a heavy duty 10hp twin impeller high performance pump that is already proving popular with professional users and farmers.

“We have even sold these big diesel twin impellers to people in the outskirts of the big capital cities of Australia to protect large homes, stable complex, even nurseries and market gardens” said Farrugia. “The beauty of the “Mr. T” twin impeller Aussie fire pump with its big 10hp diesel engine and super high pressure is that it can be used for a wide range of applications. They include high pressure water transfer, spray irrigation as well as fulfilling its traditional fire fighting role,” he said.

One Australian company has set new standards for quality, performance and communication in bush fire fighting pumps and equipment. Australian Pump Industry launched their “Fire Ready” programme this season with a huge amount of printed information aimed specifically at end user groups.

Aussie Pumps’ Brad Farrugia says diesel pumps are intrinsically saver and more fuel efficient than petrol equivalents.

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In 2008, the Head Office of Power Equipment, relocated into a brand new purpose built premises in Lynbrook, one of Melbourne’s new South Eastern suburbs and directly adjacent to a major arterial freeway.

At that time the company invested in two “Lean Lifts” manufactured by German company Hanel for its Yanmar parts storage and handling. Such has been the growth of the Yanmar brand that during 2011 another two Lean Lifts were installed bringing the quantity to four. In June 2014, Power Equipment has commissioned two more Lean Lifts bringing the total number of machines now to six.

Add in additional infrastructure, equipment and software modifications employed by the Parts Department and this latest $500,000

investment has been described by Hanel Regional Sales Director Markus Jung as "up there with the best installation and execution of anywhere he has seen in the World."

Power Equipment is excited to highlight the benefits that this latest investment provides for its Yanmar customers.

The new and improved system and processes are now highly automated when parts orders are received and processed. The system significantly reduces the chance of human, keying and picking errors.

Due to Bar Codes driving the system Power Equipment uses state of the art systems to support our Dealer network and customers to deliver an efficient, quick and accurate process for the supply of parts.

The latest investment of a further two Hanel “Lean Lifts” brings the total to six machines which store the majority of Yanmar's 12,000 line item parts inventory. Each Lean Lift rises 9m tall to just under the warehouse roof, floor space is minimised and wasted space utilised.

At the pick face of parts, the machines and the operators interact in a near clinically clean environment with fully tiled floors and air-conditioned environment. Operators simply oscillate between one of six pick faces and the parts are brought to them.

Gone are the days of wandering up and down rows of long span shelving searching for the right part; add in Wireless Barcode Scanners with new Interface Software, and the benefits of the lean lifts are being realised.

The Process:National Parts Manager Ross Harman says that orders received via our active E-Commerce site ‘Dealer Connect’ arrive pre-entered into Power Equipment’s order system. This is the most efficient and quickest process, plus it allows any dealer throughout Oceania (Australia, PNG, NZ and the South Pacific) to input orders in their own convenient time frame. As orders arrive they are assessed by our parts interpreters and stock is allocated to the order.

A picking slip is then generated which contains a unique bar code for that specific order. The picking slip is sent electronically to the parts warehouse area where it is printed out ready for picking. Concurrently the information is broadcast to computer monitors for the parts interpreters and displayed on TV screens in the parts warehouse announcing a new order is ready for picking.

POWER EQUIPMENT AND THE PARTS STORY

In this way the warehouse staff become aware of the order to be picked, and the TV screens display in real time all active jobs listed and their current status in the order picking process which is continually updated.

When it is time for picking the order, staff collect the picking slip and using a wireless scanner, the unique barcode is scanned into the system and a picking sequence is generated and automatically sent to the Lean Lifts. It is worth noting that there is no keying of codes or individual part numbers, the picking sequence for all parts on that order is all activated by scanning the one bar code on the picking slip.

The Lean Lift onboard computers then interface with primary software to identify where and in which machine the specific part is located and the shelf with the required part is brought to the operator pick face. Once the specific shelf arrives, a grid lighting system indicates to the operator which location on

the shelf holds the part to be picked. The part is then scanned, however should it not be the correct part, or the quantity picked is incorrect, then warning alarms alert the operator to the error. This process acts as another check and balance to ensure that the correct part and correct quantity have been selected.

When picking of the order is completed, a barcoded con note is system generated, this then has its barcode scanned and the con note details are automatically embedded onto the order’s electronic invoice. A final key stroke on the wireless scanner to complete the process, and the system automatically emails the completed Invoice with Con Note details to the dealer. The picking slip is sent with the parcel and if requested a hard copy of the invoice can also be printed and included with the consignment. All outgoing parcels are routinely collected by the freight company at day’s end, with every package scanned by them which then provides ongoing traceability until the parts are delivered.

In this way, once the dealer receives the emailed order invoice, they are able to track the parcel’s delivery at any time from departure at Power Equipment until arrival at their premises.

Parts Receiving:In addition to using barcode and scanning technology for processing outgoing parts orders, the same applies for all parts received from Power Equipment’s suppliers. The same process see’s all parts scanned into the Lean Lifts which minimises operator error and speeds up the process.

Hand Held Scanner is used to scan the barcode onto the system and then sends the order to the lifts for picking.

Our System is completely driven by this bar code.

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Benefits:1. By scanning parts in and out

of the Lean Lifts, accuracy of having the right part, in the right location and the correct quantity is assured.

2. Only trained Lean Lift operators can move parts in and out of the Lean Lifts, which requires barcoded picking slips to initiate the process. This ensures nobody can access or remove inventory without it being accounted for.

3. Shutdowns to facilitate major stocktakes have become a distant memory. Rolling stocktakes are undertaken to spot check and correlate the system integrity.

4. Machines are shutdown and locked at day’s end, which again serves to maintain system security and integrity.

5. With all parts stored within an airconditioned and enclosed environment, parts remain perfectly clean.

6. Operators work in ideal conditions all year round and spend their time efficiently picking parts, not aimlessly wondering up and down isles.

7. Technology is being used to eliminate errors, and make the whole process seamless from start to finish.

8. Despite significant year on year parts growth, the evolution and application of smart technology has meant no additional parts pickers have been required.

Due to the new process of actioning orders and new software, we are able to monitor our performance of the supply of parts. Power Equipment is proud to report that its Yanmar 1st pick rate supply percentage is running in the high 90% region.

In conclusion, the investment in Lean Lift technology has delivered better inventory management, accuracy and cleanliness. The speed at which parts orders are processed and the number of mistakes related to human error has been reduced significantly, and this all adds up to better service to our Dealers and Customers.

Screen Displays real time order processing. Lean Lifts.

Power Equipment's 6 lean lifts and parts picking area.

All parts have an assigned bar code.

Parts orders ready for daily despatch.Lighting system identifies where the required part is located on the shelf.

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PORTS NORTH REPOWER - SETTING THE STANDARDLighter engines, more power and massive fuel savings, can a re-power be any better than this?

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Indeed it can, when the cost benefit analysis shows that this dual Yanmar 6HYM-WET re-power will pay for itself in only five years.

Ports North, operating out of Cairns, is responsible for running the port pilotage transfer service. This involves a short-run ‘taxi’ service to pickup or drop off the marine pilots who guide commercial ships into the Port of Cairns.

The Tribulation is a purpose built pilot transfer vessel launched in 1990. Originally powered with a pair of V8, 2 stroke diesel engines, issues of cost and reliability prompted management at Ports North to look at the alternatives.

“These engines were noisy and inefficient,” said Kevin Moore, Plant and Maintenance Manager of Ports North. “The engines were burning 80 litres per engine per hour and we were only getting 8000 hours of operation between re-builds. A repower was essential due to the operational costs.”

The Tribulation was built in Brisbane by Norman R Wright & Sons in 1990. Ports North involved this ship yard in the repower process. They were asked to advise on the make and model of engines that would fit into the engine room with minimal impact, as well as the engine package that would deliver optimum performance for this specific vessel.

An important aspect of the Ports North repower specification was to fit an engine with a 100% duty cycle. This means that the engines had to have the capability to operate at wide open throttle on a 24/7 basis. In a practical sense, the Tribulation is required to operate at full speed all the time, at any time when called into service.

After all the engine power research was completed, there was a single engine which met all the criteria. The Yanmar 6HYM-WET. This model Yanmar engine is a 500mhp (367W) commercially rated marine diesel engine. It is an IMO Tier 2 Emission certified purpose built heavy duty marine engine model ideally suited for workboat or passenger ferries applications.

It is a 6 cylinder in-line configuration engine, displacing 13.733 litres and weighing 1385 kg, without a transmission. It features a full mechanical governed and mechanical fuel injection system and when combined with the unique twin turbocharger design as used on this model provides for quick acceleration and very impressive fuel economy right across the full operating speed range.

“This engine was slightly more expensive than the others but it was clearly better for fuel, lighter and had a 100% duty cycle. It was clearly superior to anything else that we looked at for our specific application to re-power the Tribulation.”

Norship Marine in Cairns performed the repower. This involved removing the old engines through the rear deck. The transmissions were also swapped with new Twin Disc transmissions being installed due to the increase in engine revs. The existing shafts and props were retained. With the Tribulation back on the water the transformation was nothing short of astounding.

The new Yanmar 6HYM-WET engines added an additional 150hp to the hull, for less weight and a fuel saving of more than 30%. The Tribulation is faster saving on average 20 minutes on each pilot transfer. Top speed of 21 knots is achieved at 2000 rpm. Beyond the raw stats of performance enhancement, the real benefit lies in the back end data.

The previous engines needed to be serviced every 150 hours, these Yanmars have a 500 hour service interval. The old engines needed a top end rebuild every 3500 hours, the Yanmar 6HYM-WET are good for 20,000 hours. The fuel saving is 60 litres per hour of operation, an astonishing cost saving.

The cost benefit analysis confirmed that the cost of the re-power will be recouped in about 5 years, taking into account fuel savings and lower maintenance costs alone. “The repower was a no brainer. I can sleep at night now!” said Kevin Moore. “The reliability is excellent, the noise level in the cabin is significantly lower, fuel savings are excellent and on water performance is fabulous. Our marine pilots are very happy.”

See the video about the Ports North, Tribulation repower project. Go to http://www.powerequipment .com.au/newsmedia/videos/ and see what Kevin Moore says about the detailed process that Ports North went through to repower Tribulation.

The Yanmar powered Tribulation

Yanmar 6HYM-WET Engine

Kevin Moore, Plant & Maintenance Manager – Ports North

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Even though Steve Barbeler has owned and operated his Yanmar 3TNV82 diesel engine for four years, he remains impressed at how well this powerhouse performs.

Fitted to a big lateral irrigator, the Yanmar is called on to run for seven days straight during the dry season. That’s 168 hours at 1500 rpm without a break, and without faltering.

“This engine is a real workhorse,” said Steve Barbeler. “Even looking beyond what I ask of it, the fact that it only uses 2 litres of fuel an hour is an amazing feat.”

Steve Barbeler is a cane farmer just outside of Mackay in far north Queensland. His linear irrigator is 300m long. It is designed to run up one side of a 90 hectare paddock, pivot around 180 degrees and make the run back down the other side.

With the irrigator programmed to dump 40mm of water on the cane crop, it takes 3½ days to run up one side of the block. Then it’s a 40 minute job to run the irrigator through the 180 degree spin-around process and another 3½ days back down the other side of the paddock to the start.

The Yanmar 3TNV82 is coupled to a 10 kVA gen set, with the complete self-contained package housed on the irrigator. The Yanmar diesel engine powers the gen set which delivers the electrical power to the irrigator. Individual electric motors drive each of the wheels of the irrigator.

“In the four years that I have had this Yanmar powered irrigator, the engine has clocked up 1500 hours,” Steve said. “Apart from a vee drive belt, and the usual servicing every 250 hours, I’ve not had to touch the Yanmar engine.”

“It’s a set and forget operation. The engine ticks over at 1500 rpm and it’s connected to a 150 litre fuel tank. It all pretty much looks after itself.”

As an aid to protecting the Yanmar 3TNV82 engine, a Power Equipment Engine Protection System is also fitted. This provides essential engine safeguards for automatic shut down and also features an external emergency stop button for added safety.

The Yanmar 3TNV82 used by Steve Barbeler is a three cylinder, water cooled industrial diesel engine, complete with a radiator to flywheel package and Engine Protection System. This is supplied as a complete package from Power Equipment.

In generator mode, the Yanmar 3TNV82 develops 14.8hp at 1500 rpm. It displaces 1331 cc and weighs just 111kgs dry. Being a water cooled engine greatly assists in keeping the noise levels low. The Yanmar 3TNV82 has a service interval of 250 hours.

“I’ve been really happy with my Yanmar 3TNV82 engine,” Steve Barbeler said. “This is my first experience with Yanmar and I would have no hesitation in buying another Yanmar engine for my farm.”

Steve Barbeler: No hesitations in buying another YanmarYanmar TNV82 engine drives this Linear irrigator

YANMAR 3TNV82 engine

3TNV82-AN EFFICIENT WORKHORSE DAY AFTER DAY

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Power Equipment has announced the appointment of Nick Lee to the newly created position of “National Engineering and Customer Service Manager”. Power Equipment is the exclusive and authorised distributor of Yanmar, JCB, and MASE products.

In announcing Nick Lee’s appointment, Noel Heritage (Power Equipment - Business Manager) confirmed that Power Equipment had intensified their focus on product support.

“Nick Lee has joined Power Equipment with the specific objective of driving our aftermarket support effort across all of our brands,” Noel Heritage said.

“This new position is squarely aimed at supporting our customers and our dealers with technical support, product training and generally provide an enhanced level of

POWER EQUIPMENT EXPANDS AFTERMARKET TECH SUPPORT

factory backing. Nick will also interface with our principals at Yanmar, JCB, Gori, PSS and MASE with respect to warranty, engineering and product specifications.”

Nick Lee has extensive experience with diesel engines. In his previous positions, he has been responsible for diesel applications in marine, power generation and general industry. This has ranged from relatively smaller diesel engines right through to mammoth diesel engines used to power sea going ships.

Prior to joining Power Equipment, Nick Lee confesses that his awareness of, and exposure to the Yanmar brand, was relatively minor.

“It wasn’t until I was appointed to my position at Power Equipment that I fully appreciated the strength of the Yanmar brand,” Nick Lee said.

“Yanmar is a market leader in Australia. With JCB and MASE included in our product range, Power Equipment has an exceptional presence in both the marine and industrial markets.”

“These are products which speak for themselves in terms of quality. My brief is to further improve the experience of customers across both marine and industrial applications.”

Nick Lee relishes the challenge ahead. Within his brief is the task to boost training support at both the dealer level as well as within Power Equipment. This will involve a close working relationship between Nick and the Power Equipment Service Engineers around the country.

“The brands distributed by Power Equipment are amongst the best in the business,” Nick Lee said.

“Contributing to the enduring success of strong brands is a commitment to training at all levels and genuine aftermarket support. I’m looking to make the training program more structured and more readily available.”

“On-line systems are also a priority. We will be introducing an on-line warranty system and on-line training is definitely an initiative that I’ll be looking to implement at some time in the future.”

A further initiative will be supporting dealers, end users and Power Equipment technical staff with technical assistance and support with any engineering concerns that arise.

A small gold exploration business in Australia has hit the jackpot.Tread Lightly Exploration is a husband and wife team operating in the North Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. An area considered to be one of the most remote in Australia.

Recently Tony and Lisa (the team) announced they have hit the jackpot after a long run with poor results.

The reason for their excitement is that Tony and Lisa purchased a new Yanmar four cylinder 4TNV88 diesel motor last year and fitted it to their older style Gemco drilling rig. They made the purchase after unsatisfactory results using second hand and air cooled motors.

Tony said he cannot believe the difference the find will make.

He said, “For years we have searched for this success after putting up with costly failures.”

“We have found that other unreliable engines cost too much down time.”

“We are so impressed with the reliability and flexibility that the Yanmar 4TNV88 offers”, they said.

Mark Critchley, Power Products Area Manager at Power Equipment in WA have assisted Tony and Lisa with advice on the large range of products offered by Power Equipment.

Mark Critchley endorsed the choice and said the choice the Exploration Team made was

TREAD LIGHTLY EXPLORATIONS

a good one and the Yanmar 4TNV88 is the right engine for this type of application.

He said, “We know that Tony and Lisa conduct their servicing at the right intervals and we are happy to supply Yanmar quality oils and filters to suit their new Yanmar engine.”

“I am pleased but not surprised by the very positive comments made by the couple” he said.

Nick Lee, National Engineering and Customer Service Manager

4TNV88 engine used on their Drilling rig

26 Side door for easy access and loading fish Nice tidy engine bay

Finn ready to leave Gisborne

On 785 NM Delivery Run

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With a design and performance wish list in hand, the Devine’s commissioned White Pointer to design and build “Fin”. Together, they worked to design and construct a 9.40 m hull that exceeded the client’s original expectations.

“Fin” is a long, stylish hull which bears classic White Pointer lines. It features a sharp, raked stem, a generous cabin with long sliding side windows and a generous rear cockpit. Across the transom is a full width Duck Board.

In the engine bay is a Yanmar 6LP-STP2 engine. It is fitted with a Yanmar KMH50V vee drive transmission with a 2.47:1 gear ratio. With the Yanmar engine mounted well aft, pretty much in the same position that a sterndrive would be installed, the vee-drive is the component that allows a conventional prop shaft to be utilised. Rounding out the drive train configuration is a small tunnel in the hull, aft of the skeg. A conventional inboard rudder is used for steering.

According to White Pointer boats, this is the first 9.40 Pro Sportsman hull that has been constructed with a shaft drive configuration.

Following the build and subsequent sea trials overseen by Power Equipment NZ representative Greg Collier, the new owners were delighted with their boat. In fact they were so pleased that they decided to take “Fin” home by sea, rather than ship it to Lord Howe Island by sea freight. Ironically, the trailer was shipped the conventional way on roll-on, roll-off cargo, but “Fin” was loaded with 1600 litres of fuel and went to Lord Howe Island under Yanmar power.

With a crew of three on board, Grant Devine, Craig Gane and Tony Grinning, the crew

cleared Customs at the Bay of Island on the northern tip of New Zealand’s North Island. As the crow-flies the trip was some 785 nautical miles or 1455 km.

The first 24 hours of the delivery run proved to be reasonably rough with 3 to 4 meter swells on the beam. The Yanmar 6LP-STP2 engine ticked over at 3,000 RPM during the day for a speed of between 16 and 20 knots. During the night the power was brought back to 1600 RPM for 8 knots.

In total the delivery run took almost 69 hours of continuous steaming. Upon landfall at Lord Howe Island, Grant and his crew could not have been happier with the performance of “Fin”.

“The motor ran like clockwork and the boat ran well,” Grant Devine said. “The Yanmar 6LP-STP2 never missed a beat along the entire journey.”

Specifications

White Pointer 9.40 Pro Sportsman

LOA 9.40m

Beam 8.60m

Freeboard 900mm

Hull plate 8mm

Transom 6mm

Self draining cockpit

Wheelhouse & side Marlin door

Power Yanmar 6LP-STP

Transmission Kanzaki KMH50V

Lord Howe Island is a mere spec of an island, located in a remote and wild area of the Tasman Sea. When Lord Howe residents Grant and Margaret Devine decided that they needed a purpose built boat for their waters, they conducted their research and settled on a Yanmar 6LP-STP2 powered, New Zealand built White Pointer hull.

6LP-STP2 Powers “Fin”

At Gisborne

Functional dash layout

Stern showing Tunnel Design

NCP D

esign N2061

When there’s water to move, only the No.1* will do...

Choose Yanmar diesel engines for Reliability, Dependablity and Endurance

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email: info@powerequipment.com.au web: www.powerequipment.com.au phone: 1800 069 469