Yanmar 480-hp is a Versatile Workhorse
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Twin Yanmar 6LY3 with 480-hp diesels (480-hp ea.) power this custom-built Strike 37. |
One reason why the Yanmar 6LY3 engine is selected both
for new boats and re-power is because it has a significant power to weight ratio
over its competition. The Yanmar 480-hp 5 L diesel weighs 1411 lb. compared with
1891 lb. for the 8 L CMD 480C-E diesel, and the 2,304 lb. 7 L TAMD 75 P EDC Volvo
Penta, which also develops 480 hp. Listen as Capt. Rob Smith discusses
the Strike 37’s power…