Yamaha Outboards

Moose Boats Delivers M2-35 Patrol Boats

Moose Boats, a boat designer and manufacturer in the San Francisco Bay Area, has delivered the first two M2-35 Patrol Boats on its existing eight boat contract signed in September 2009. Moose Boats has constructed and delivered 28 patrol boats for the U.S. Navy under five separate contracts. The M2-35 boats will be deployed for harbor security in Norfolk Va. and used to detect, identify, warn, disable or defeat potential threats in the vicinity of vulnerable U.S. Naval assets. The Moose Boat M2-35 Patrol Boat built for the U.S. Navy is a 35’ All-Aluminum Catamaran with Twin Yamaha 250hp outboard engines. The catamaran hull has exceptional stability, superior sea handling capabilities, and improved efficiency over a conventional mono-hull. The wide stable hull along with an all-weather cabin will accommodate a crew of four, in comfort. The boats have a service speed of 30 knots and a top speed of 38 knots. Specifications Equipment Length, o.a.    35.5 ft Length, w.l.    27.5 ft Hull beam    13.5 ft Displacement    13,000 lbs (dry) Dead Rise (aft)    15º Draft (Max)    3.2 ft Propulsion    Twin 250hp Yamaha Outboards Equipment    7 kW Westerbeke Genset Fuel Capacity    260 gal Gentex Communications Furuno Electronics Suite

Munson Deliveres 150th Packman

The William E. Munson Company delivered its 150th Packman High Performance Landing Craft to Mike Hansen, of Kodiak, Alaska. Powered by a single Yamaha 225 hp outboard, the 24 ft. Packman has a top speed of 45 knots and a maximum load capacity of 3,000 lbs. Outfitting includes a standard 52 in. bow door with winch, console T-top , 100 gallon fuel system and Caulkins galvanized bunk trailer. Hansen purchased an 18 ft. Packman in 1995

Silver Ships Delivers Navy Force Protection Medium

The Alabama based Silver Ships inc. built and delivered eight of the 36-ft RHIBs to the U.S. Navy in 2009-2010. The boats will be utilized around the globe for various force protection assignments. The vessel is equipped with twin Yamaha 225hp outboards and a 7 kW genset.  The fully clad interior contained shock mitigating seats, a complete head and a versatile electronics package.  A removable canopy provides shade to the rear deck and access doors on all four sides of the cabin

Volvo Penta, Yamaha Motor Partnership

AB Volvo Penta and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd have entered into a technological agreement to develop boat control system. Through the wholly owned electronics company, CPAC Systems, Volvo Penta is developing world-leading electronic solutions, such as the electronic platform. This CAN-based network, which links the engine, transmission, instrumentation and accessories in a single system, currently forms the electronic base of Volvo Penta’s product range for power boats.

Almar by North River Boats Recent Completions

Almar by North River Boats Inc. of Roseburg, Ore. announced the recent completion of the following three boats: 1.)  This is the fourth boat in a series of five 33’ X 10’ Sounder Pilot House built for Hydrographic Survey use.  This boat is powered by twin Yanmar 315 hp diesel engines and Hamilton 241 water jets with a top speed of over 31 knots and a fuel capacity of 200 gallons.    The pilot house is equipped with two Coleman Seamach air conditioning units

Silver Ships Delivers Patrol Boats to NC Sheriffs

Silver Ships, Inc. recently delivered two 27’ Patrol Boats to the New Hanover and Brunswick County Sheriff’s Departments.   The vessels will be tasked with patrolling the Intracoastal Waterways, the Cape Fear River and coastal waters as well as the surrounding estuaries and barrier islands within the jurisdiction of the New Hanover & Brunswick Counties, North Carolina. The 27-foot, deep vee, vessels were designed and configured to meet the mission requirements for

Marine Engine Exchange Offers Grants for Motor Upgrades

In an ongoing effort to improve the air and water quality of San Pedro Bay, the Port of Los Angeles has made additional funding available for its Marina Engine Exchange Program, incentivizing boat owners to replace their older, high-polluting outboard motors with California Air Resources Board (CARB)-certified, “three star”/ultra-low emission-rated engines (up to 10 horsepower). The Port of Los Angeles is offering boat owners 75 percent of the total cost (up to $2

DFI Offers Repair for Fuel Injected Outboards

DFI Technologies, Inc. specializes in diagnosing and repairing DFI fuel, electrical and ignition system components on any OMC DFI engine. The company also offers repair of oiling system components for all OMC outboard engines, including DFI and carburetor technology products. DFI Technologies' team of experts includes engineers, designers and technicians, who together represent more than 140 years of experience in designing outboard engines and were instrumental in the development of OMC's

RIB Technology Makes Stronger, Faster Boats

The business of building better Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) is a serious one which utilizes and combines some of the world’s most advanced materials technologies. Comptetion in the market is stiff, as manufacturer claims and counter claims would indicate. The RIBs of today are finding themselves used for a much wider spectrum of duty than perhaps just five or 10 years ago, due in large to advances in design, performance and load carrying capabilities

Outboard Engines

Iveco Introduces First Engine in New Line Iveco Motors Of North America, a subsidiary of Iveco Motors is making waves in the marine industry with the introduction of the NEF 370, the first engine in its new line of marine engines for the pleasure craft industry, from the NEF series of diesel engines. The six cylinder, high performance NEF 370 model features an electronic common rail fuel injection system. With 370 hp and weighing just 1,312 lbs