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Yanmar diesel

The published record on this model and what owners report, with the questions worth asking while a boat is still a listing. This page covers the model. Every boat still needs its own homework.

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Service & support

QUESTION
Is parts/tech support adequate for the vintage in your cruising area? Yanmar builds reliable 'old-school' diesels, but a retired surveyor notes technical support and parts availability may not be as readily available depending on where you're boating, and depending on vintage may have somewhat less support/parts than Cummins. Verify parts and service access along your intended route. Applies to any boat fitted with these engines. src: Owners discussing diesel engine options

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