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Luxury yacht engine information

Aug 23rd, 2008
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Mercury 115 EFI Boat Motor
Four-cylinder four-stroke engines with electronic fuel injection, remote control and electric starting. The EFI system (Electronic Fuel Injected) brings to perfection even without this excellent technical characteristics of these four-stroke engines. Electronics measures fuel exactly, taking into account besides frequency of crankshaft rotation and size of motor loading, temperature of surrounding air, temperature of cylinder crankcase, piston position, pressure in an inlet collector. All this allows Mercury 115 EFI engines to be even more economical, than ordinary four-stroke engines. In addition, motors with the EFI injection system differ with reliable starting and steady work even on the smallest turns in any temperature range. Low level of noise and pollution of the environment taken to the minimum – another plus for Mercury F115 EFI.

Due to the compatibility with the SmartCraft system, which represents complete information of the motor work parameters and technical condition, even unprepared man can steer Mercury 115 EFI. If some of parameters exceed a norm in case of owner carelessness or inexperience, the ECM555 electronic control block will make a warning signal and then will correct the motor operating mode. All of engines are equipped with alternators of 315 Watt. The cooling system is supplied with thermostat and pressure regulator, which support the stable temperature conditions of engine work. The fuel system has also liquid cooling, that`s why Mercury 115 owners never have such problem, as fuel boiling and formation of steam corks, resulting in interruptions of motor work. It doesn`t matter how intensively they exploit their engines, it works good. An exhaust is made through propeller hub. Construction of suspension bracket has electric-hydraulic incline regulation. Mercury 115 are supplied with standard (508 mm) and long (635 mm) dead-wood. The button of emergency stop is included in standard kitting-up of all engines.

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Yamaha F200 Boat Motor

Genichi Kawakami set the stage for Yamaha Motor Company`s success with his vision and philosophies. Total honesty towards the customer and making products that hold their own enables the company that serves people in thirty-three countries, to provide an improved lifestyle through exceptional quality, high performance products. Four-stroke six-cylinder V-type injector motors of 200 HP with an electric starting, remote control and servo-motor mechanism of engine trimand raise. There are Yamaha models with reverse direction of screw-propeller rotation. Yamaha`s most powerful four strokes yet. Whisper quiet. Smooth running. Clean burning. Incredibly fuel efficient. And rock-solid reliable, year after year.

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Honda BF 225 Boat Motor
Six-cylinder V-type four-stroke engine with the liquid cooling, remote control and electric starting. Honda BF 225 has  all traditional advantages of four-stroke motors: separate system of greasing (there is no need to add oil to fuel), more clean exhaust, low noise and vibration, high reliability, economy and resource. All of Honda engines are supplied  with the current generators of 750 Watt and system of hydraulic raising.

Johnson 140 Boat Motor
Four-cylinder four-stroke injector outboard boat motors of 140 horsepower with in-line location of cylinders, electric starting, remote control and remotely changeable engine trim angle. Johnson 140 motors are supplied with lengthened (508 mm) and long (635 mm) dead-wood. Part of Johnson models has counter-clockwise rotation of propeller shaft.

Leisure 17 sailing Yacht / boat + suzuki 4hp 2stroke long-shaft engine
£920.00 (2 Bids)
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 20:06:21 BST
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HAND BUILT MODEL TWIN ENGINE STEAM YACHT TONGO-TOO.
£200.00 (6 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 19:35:28 BST
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6.2 mtr Bilge keel Yacht with inboard diesel engine. Listing ends Thursday 24/5.
£1,800.00
End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 21:07:37 BST
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Atlanta Faroes 24 Bilge Keel Sailing / Cruising Yacht Yanmar 10hp Diesel Engine
£2,750.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 14:35:28 BST
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Different types of use for your Yacht

Aug 19th, 2008
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When buying your Yacht, you need to consider a few things, one of those things is how much your going to use your yacht, so i’ve listed a few below.

Day sailing – Usually don’t have a cabin, designed for daily use not overnight trips.

Weekender yachts – These are able to sail in shallow waters, Can have a small cabin, and kitchen.

Cruising yachts – Great for personal use and can have a great design. Usually built for families with cabins below the deck. These yachts can travel thousands of meters.

Luxury sailing boats usually 82 ft plus. The largest of these types are highly computerized and involve very little work.

Racing yachts can reach speed of 35 knots!

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Brief history of Sailing Yachts

Aug 19th, 2008
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Sailing Yacht’s were originally Dutch vessels on the look out for pirates, It was only when Charles (the second) bought a yacht as a transport method on his return to England from the Netherlands it became more commonly used in transporting the upper class to their destinations.

Yachts used to be made primarily out of steel or wood, but more modern yachts are using more sophisticated materials, ost often its fiberglass, steel or aluminium, with a few more materials thrown into the mix, including plywood, which would mainly be used in constructing a more personal yacht as a hobby.

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Sail Yachts: Some important things you need to know

Aug 19th, 2008
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A sail boat will use wind as its first source of movement, which makes it very environmentally friendly, with little noise pollution, and minimal fumes, and these types of yachts come in a variety of designs. Before you buy your sail yacht your going to need some of the sail boat terms to get the best out of your ship, which i have listed below;

1. Bow – The front part of the sail yacht

2. Stern – The rear part of the sail yacht

3. Tiller – The part that steers the sail yacht

4. Deck – Part of the boat where you can stand while sailing your yacht

5. Sail – A sheet that helps in capturing the wind to set the boat moving

6. Hull – The body of the boat

7. Mast – The vertical pole structure that spreads the sail

8. Rigging – A host of ropes of lines that are attached to the sail and mast to help in trimming and hoisting the sail, and in controlling the direction of the boat while sailing

The direction of the boat comes from the movement of the sail while catching the wind to move the boat forward.

It is also important for you to know the various parts of the yacht and how they help. This is important if the sea gets suddenly rough and you find it difficult to handle the boat.

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Some tips on buying your luxury yacht

Aug 19th, 2008
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Empower your Assets by buying a Used or New yacht, there are different types of yachts you can invest in, sailing yachts, or power yachts, which all depend on your budget and needs. Yacht lengths can be as small as 15ft all the way up to 100ft, and if you read my post on the Octopus yacht you can see that some reach up to 414ft in length. When buying a yacht you need to ask your self a few questions, one being where will you be using the yacht? If you used it in the rough seas you need to have similar standards to the 65′ Bluewater Yachts Legacy 65, which features the following;

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Boat Type: Cruiser
Standard Power: 2/540-mhp Cummins MerCruiser QSC8.3 diesel inboards
Optional Power: 2/670-mhp Cummins MerCruiser QSM11 diesel inboards or 2/800-mhp MAN R6-800 diesel inboards
Length Overall: 66’10″
Beam: 17’10″
Draft: 3’0″
Weight: 66,000 lbs. (w/standard fuel load)
Fuel Capacity: 750 gal.
Water Capacity: 30 gal.
Standard Equipment: hardtop w/ windshield and wipers; Ritchie compass; SmartCraft instrumentation; Garmin GPS 5212; Side-Power bow and stern thrusters; Whirlpool convection/ microwave oven and double-door refrigerator; 2/Princess cooktops; 64,000-Btu Marine Air A/C; 17-kW Onan genset; 3/Raritan electric MSDs; 30-gal. Rheem water heater; Fireboy auto. fire-extinguishing system; Perko internal sea strainers; Lenco trim tabs
Test Engines: 2/670-mhp Cummins MerCruiser QSM11 diesel inboards
Transmissions / Ratio: ZF 325-1A/2:1
Props: 26×36 4-blade nibral
Steering: Teleflex Sea-Star hydraulic
Controls: Cummins MerCruiser Smartcraft electronic
Optional Equipment On Test Boat: Whirlpool dishwasher; flying-bridge furniture (built-in sofa, lounge chair, 3/barstools, and curved settee with custom table); Splendide stacked washer and dryer; TNT hydraulic swim platform w/ 15′ tender; anchor package (anchor, windlass, and 200′ of chain)

When you are opting for used yachts, you must be aware of certain parameters and their measuring units. Performance of a Yacht is measured in knots like Cruising speed 14.5 knots. Tank capacities become important if you sail for long. Accommodation mainly depends upon the size but the modern outlook blessed with technology marvels have always attempted to provide a larger room even in the smaller ones. Propulsion, measured in RPM become more pertinent in the mid of the sea. So look for yachts for sale or used yachts at a moderate price today in our online store here and find one perfetly suited to your needs.

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