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Does Yamaha make a stern drive?
As on Redbay web site. 6BREAKING NEWS!!! YMC (Yamaha Motor Corporation) have announced that they intend to cease production of the Diesel stern-drive, effective December 2010.
Who invented sterndrive?
Charles D. Strang Jr., top Mercury Marine engineer and inventor of the sterndrive, passed away at the age of 96 on March 11, 2018. Strang is credited with having drafted the design for the first sterndrive during his days as a research associate at MIT’s department of mechanical engineering in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
How long will a sterndrive last?
between 10-15 years
It’s also common to expect between 10-15 years out of a well-used sterndrive and transom assembly, and then it’s a matter of continual repairs or replacing it once and for all.
Is sterndrive better than outboard?
Sterndrives cost more to maintain, but they offer more access to the rear of the boat. On the other hand, outboards are slightly cheaper to maintain. They also offer better economy due to being a lighter package, and have more space inside the boat.
Are stern drives OK in salt water?
Not many people talk about that, but it just shows the technology in the sterndrive market.” Technology has also improved corrosion protection – especially in the saltwater environment – for sterndrives.
What’s the difference between sterndrive and outdrive?
Outboards provide more room in the boat because they are installed on the transom, outside the boat. A sterndrive combines inboard power with outboard drive. The engine sits just forward of the transom while the drive unit (outdrive or drive leg) lies outside the hull.
Can you leave a stern drive boat in the water?
Never leave the sterndrive trimmed up in the water for an extended period of time. In this position, marine growth on the stainless ram can damage the seals to the ram cylinder.
Do stern drives have impellers?
Keep your sterndrive running cool by servicing its water pump impeller. Most engine makers recommend changing impellers every two years — sooner if operated in sandy or silty water.
Which is better sterndrive or inboard?
Sterndrives will go faster than an inboard with the same horsepower and even use less fuel. On the other hand, inboards will hold a speed more easily than a sterndrive. Sterndrive’s put out great wakes for wakeboarding; inboards create flat wakes for waterskiing.
Should I Store boat with outdrive up or down?
The outdrive should always be stored in the down position. This relaxes the bellows so they will last longer.
How many hours does a Yamaha outboard last?
1,500 – 3,000 hours
Boater owners committed to regular maintenance will also often ask, “How many hours will a Yamaha outboard last?” While Yamaha makes a diverse line of outboard motors, most models will last 1,500 – 3,000 hours depending on how often it is maintained, stored, and used.
When was the first sterndrive made?
The first commercial introduction of sterndrives was the Volvo Penta “Aquamatic” at the 1959 New York Motor Boat Show. Kiekhaefer introduced a MerCruiser outdrive in 1961 at the Chicago Boat Show.
Why are sterndrives so popular?
Because of their practical advantages and attractive cost, sterndrives have become extremely popular especially for use in pleasure boats, and there are many models of boats for which sterndrive power is the only available propulsion offered. ^ “Aquamatic sterndrive celebrating 50 years”.
Are the engine compartments of a stern drive boat cramped?
Sterndrive engine compartments may be cramped; however components are neither as tightly engineered nor physically as compressed and densely packed as outboards, which all must fit under a streamlined integrated cover. With both inboards and stern drives there is a fire and explosion hazard from gasoline fuel vapors within the engine compartment.