Yanmar Modern sailboat auxiliaries
Yanmar YM Series
14–30 hp · Modern sailboat auxiliaries, quieter and cleaner
The YM series is the modern small-yacht auxiliary, two and three-cylinder engines from around 14 to 30 horsepower, quieter and cleaner-running than the GMs they followed.
They’re a lovely engine when they’re looked after. Keep on top of the servicing and a YM will get you off the mooring and back, year in, year out.
Who it’s for: Cruising and racing sailors running a 2YM15, 3YM20 or 3YM30 auxiliary.
Models in this series
Not sure which you’ve got? Tell us the number off the rocker cover or the plate and we’ll sort it.
What we do
Looking after your YM
- Scheduled YM servicing to Yanmar intervals with genuine parts.
- Impellers, injectors, filters and fuel-system work to keep it starting first time.
- Diagnosis of charging, overheating and running faults.
- Genuine YM parts held in stock in Artarmon.
Related services
How we can help
Phil’s tips
Straight from the workshop
Tether the key to the sea cock
If you close the sea cock for the engine every time you leave the vessel, leave the engine key tethered to the sea cock handle. You physically cannot start the engine without opening the water first.
Let it warm up
Always let your engine warm up before working it. A few minutes at the dock gives the oil time to circulate, and you will get a better service life out of the engine for it.
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