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Real feedback from customers, boat owners, service partners, and marine professionals who trust Boatswain’s Locker for marine power, service, repowers, and support.

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Kenneth Renner Testimonial

A customer repower story highlighting Yanmar 8LV350C motors, Hamilton 213 jets, improved fuel economy, strong performance, and the support provided through the installation and sea trial process.

Kenneth Renner vessel and Yanmar engine installation

Featured Testimonial

Kenneth Renner Testimonial

After repowering his commercial fishing vessel with Yanmar 8LV350C motors, Kenneth Renner reported improved reliability, stronger performance, and major fuel gains after a full fishing season of use.

“During this season I had no issues with these motors, they performed flawlessly and efficiently.”

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To Yanmar,

I recently repowered my fishing vessel with your Yanmar 8LV350C motors and you requested some info on how they are performing. My vessel is a 34 foot commercial fishing vessel built in 2015 by Hylite Fabrication. Previously I was using Kodiak 5.7 liter gas engines at 320 hp each. During my time using the gas engines I ran into many mechanical and electrical problems and often could not make a full 36 hour opener on 240 gallons of gas.

After about 2600 hours on those motors, I noticed a lot of my friends had switched to Yanmar 8LV diesel motors and really had nothing bad to report about them. So I proceeded to purchase and install your motors in my boat. I chose to stick with the 213 Hamilton Jet waterjets directly connected to the motors without transmissions and changed out the impellers to 4.0.

Since installing these motors I have put about 400 hours on them which is roughly one fishing season. During this season I had no issues with these motors, they performed flawlessly and efficiently. I noticed major fuel gains and the boat performed much better with weight on it.

Overall my experience with these motors has been excellent and I do appreciate all the work everyone has done to make this happen.

Sincerely,
Kenneth Renner

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South Coast Yachts Testimonial

September 6, 2022

I contacted your company and was sent over to the care of Doug Boadt. I don’t know how I can fit in all of the positive things I would like to say about his performance. I have been in this industry for 20 years, and I was blown away by the level of service that Doug provided.

Your technician Mike was early for his appointment, had a big smile on his face, and was a pleasure to deal with. The boat ran perfectly after the work was completed.

Greg Coleman
Service Director
South Coast Yachts

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Finest Kind Charters

Finest Kind Sportfishing Charters is the only owner-operated, 3rd generation company in Maui, with Captain David Hudson at the helm since 1973. Capt. Dave has over 40 years of experience operating out of Lahaina Harbor.

With the increased fuel savings the Yanmar engines provide, Dave was able to pay for his engines in fuel savings in just two years. This, along with the exceptional Authorized Yanmar Dealer network, have made Yanmar the “finest” choice.

“I have had many brands of diesel engines in my fleet throughout the early years including Cat, Cummins and Detroit. Yanmar is by far the best engine for fuel savings and durability out there!”
Dave Hudson – Owner, Finest Kind Sportfishing

F/V Exact

F/V Exact is a tournament equipped Bertram 31 Sport Fisherman with twin Yanmar 4LH 230 hp diesel engines. This fast, clean and comfortable boat will get you fishing fast.

F/V Exact had over 50,000 hours on their engines prior to being rebuilt. The engines were running fine at the time of rebuild although due to additional vessel work being performed, Dave decided the timing was right to rebuild the Yanmar engines in preparation for the next 50,000 hours.

F/V Finest Kind

F/V Finest Kind is a 37’ Merritt built in 1964 by Buddy Merritt himself. He called the 37 “THE PERFECT FISHING BOAT” and built her with one purpose in mind: to catch and raise fish.

Since hull number 12 was launched, she has been meticulously restored and repowered with twin Yanmar 6LY 350 hp diesels, giving her a 24 knot cruising speed. F/V Finest Kind has over 40,000 hours on their Yanmar 6LY engines.

F/V Reel Hooker

F/V Reel Hooker is a tournament equipped 35 foot Bertram with twin Yanmar 6LY 370 hp diesels. Fast and comfortable, she is equipped with live bait wells.

We fish with live bait, dead bait, strip bait and lures. Something for every situation. F/V Reel Hooker also has over 40,000 hours on their Yanmar 6LY engines.