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New Yanmar 50hp Outboard

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by Fishtigua, Oct 12, 2017.

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  1. Fishtigua, Oct 12, 2017
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    Fishtigua

    Fishtigua Senior Member

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  2. Capt J, Oct 12, 2017
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    Yanmar has had 28 hp diesel outboards for decades. I've never once seen one here in Fort Lauderdale
  3. Fishtigua, Oct 12, 2017
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    Out in Singapore there is a company dedicated to keeping those old motors running or restoring them, the local fishermen love'em. Sadly they are on the way out these days.

    This new one seems to be a huge leap ahead in terms of sophistication and smoothness.
  4. PacBlue, Oct 12, 2017
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    Would be nice not to have to carry any more gas onboard.
  5. Bamboo, Oct 15, 2017
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  7. 30West, Oct 16, 2017
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    50hp, 175kg, kind of heavy. A lot of boats currently running that size engine can't handle that much weight on the transom. And I expect price to be high, have to see if commercial users want to pony up for them. Cool engine though, hope it catches on and they get lighter and cheaper.