Yanmar powered Clinker putt putts across Bass Strait
Paynesville boatbuilders Frecheville Heaney put their recently crafted wooden boat project to the ultimate test by travelling across Bass Strait in their Yanmar powered 6m wooden clinker hullThe new generation Yanmar three-cylinder 3YM20 shaft-drive diesel engine aboard Toonalook performed faultlessly crossing the infamous stretch of water journeying south for the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart.
Following the completion of this intricate boat, Tim Heaney decided to step up the sea trials and give Toonalook the ultimate test. So he, along with James Frecheville, pointed her bow south across one of Australia's most revered stretches of water to meet up with industry peers and enthusiasts at the maritime event.
"The boat seemed to be running better each day we ventured south," said Heaney.
"The Yanmar never missed a beat and used much less fuel than we estimated when planning the trip.
"The log shows under 2lt/h at an average speed of 5.5 to 6kts, not bad for an engine that had less than 20 hours on its clock before we departed," Heaney said.
The Frecheville Heaney wooden masterpiece carries the design heritage of the 1960s-style Port Phillip Bay couta boat with a tough, new wood-epoxy construction for ultimate durability and low maintenance.
For more info, phone (03) 9764 0711, fax (03) 9764 0678, or email: power.equipment@yanmar.com.au
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