Ever dream you were naked in public?

[chewy]

Originally Posted by willk

Not the existing petrol V8, I assume this one (which is new to Toyota) is a diesel. I reely dunno, tbh

The current Yanmar 315 is based on the Land Cruiser diesel straight six block which Yamaha also use, looks like they will be using the V8 block for the new one?

[willk]

Originally Posted by chewy

The current Yanmar 315 is based on the Land Cruiser diesel V8 block, looks like they just carrying on as they are?

Chewy is wrong

The current block is a straight six, this block is the Toyota block shared with Yamayeeha. Toyota were supposed to stop production, but the date seems to be slipping. Yanmar and Yamahayeeha use/d different head and pistons.

This block has been tweaked to 315HP from very humble origins and the move to V8 should allow more horsies without too much of a weight penalty.

And, as stated previously, I know almost nuttin about inboards.... :-)

[chewy]

[Rory S]

Dame it!!! I'm on my way up the road as soon as I can for a go in that thing! Would make a better company run around I think ;-) Great pic's willk.

[tonymac]

Originally Posted by willk

Nasty! My nightmare is Tom McLaughlin catching me at Redbay HQ without my All Weather clothing. So as I departed at silly o'clock this morning to collect Her Ribship from servicing, I turned back and grabbed my kitbag - you just never know...

...and whaddaya know, the wind fell, the seas receded and Charles said "have you got wet gear?"

Ye slipped in when I wasn't lookin!

In fact I was up the big smoke putting posters on the lamposts!!!

Lucky devil!

[Cookee]

Originally Posted by willk

Apparently, Yanmar will be adopting the new Landcruiser V8 block, so that opens up interesting new possibilities too - vroom-vroom!

The new motor was announced at Dusseldorf - V8 375 hp with a dedicated Yanmar leg, there may be a boat at the Miami show with a pair in if they can rig it in time.