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Yanmar fixed

Yanmar fixed

After a complete engine overhaul and a bunch of new parts, it looks like everything is running exactly as it should. In the videos below, you can see the Yanmar 4JH2-DTE in action on our test bench. Crank up the volume to hear that sweet, smooth purr! Pure music –...
Photos and Movies from March 2026

Photos and Movies from March 2026

At your request, I’m posting movies and photos made a few days ago. The yacht’s interior is much brighter than the photos suggest. These photos were often taken in the evening, and the windows are covered with a special, thick tarp that protects the deck...
Refit Project 2026

Refit Project 2026

Refit Project 2026 S/Y Aprilia Refit Plan: A DIY Opportunity or Would You Rather Wait for a Fully Restored Classic? The Choice Is Yours. I’m often asked: ‘What’s the exact condition of the yacht and what needs doing?’ As both a shipwright and...
Engine works, 2025

Engine works, 2025

 THE ENGINE SAGA – WHAT REALLY HAPPENED WITH OUR DONKEY She’s a wooden yacht, so she’ll always leak a bit – that’s the nature of timber construction. , I engaged a Kiwi marine engineer to keep watch over her during one of my absences. One...