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  • Yanmar and GetMyBoat deliver exceptional experiences on the water.

    Yanmar Invests $21M in GetMyBoat as Part of Series B Funding to Drive Digital Transformation

    Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced that subsidiary, Yanmar America, has acquired a majority stake in GetMyBoat, the world’s largest boat rental and water experience marketplace, and injected $21M in growth capital as part of the Series B round. The funding will be used to expand the GetMyBoat team and accelerate international growth plans as travel markets reopen.

  • Yanmar Offers Largest Saildrive Line-Up with Launch of New SD15 Systems

    Yanmar Offers Largest Saildrive Line-Up with Launch of New SD15 Systems

    YANMAR Marine International has announced the market launch of custom solutions to pair with the new SD15 saildrive by ZF, strengthening its comprehensive range of products for the sailing sector. YANMAR Marine International will offer the largest line-up of saildrive solutions on the market to cover an engine range from 10 HP up to 150 HP.

  • The X47 Express Cruiser

    Yanmar’s Flagship X47 Express Cruiser Receives Good Design Award 2021

    Yanmar's flagship cruiser, the X47 Express Cruiser, has won the 2021 Good Design Award from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion. The X47 was developed as a cruiser that proposes a new marine style where families can enjoy and “island hopping” lifestyle as they travel at high speed from the marina to spend time together on uninhabited islands or at sea. Yanmar has utilized its deep experience

  • Dragon class yachts in the 2019 Gold Cup

    Yanmar Presents the Dragon Sailing Gold Cup

    Yanmar has announced that it will continue its partnership with Dragon Class sailing as the Title Partner of the upcoming Dragon Gold Cup in Marstrand, Sweden from 12 to 20 August. The crown of the Dragon Class racing calendar, the Marstrand race marks the first time this event has been held since 2019, as the planned 2020 event had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Yanmar’s Yotaro Tsuchiya and Mirko Groeschner of the Challenger of Record 36 srl

    Yanmar Presents X47 Express Cruiser with America’s Cup

    Yanmar – Official Marine Partner of the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada – has revealed the first images of the company’s X47 Express Cruiser, the competition’s Official VIP Cruiser, at Boot Dusseldorf. The media event also featured the first ever appearance at Boot Dusseldorf of the world’s oldest sporting trophy, the America’s Cup – courtesy of its current holders Emirates Team New Zealand.

  • Enjoy relaxing activities by the water with Wheeebo

    All New Marine Activity “Wheeebo” to Commence Operation


    Osaka, Japan January 7, 2020 – Yanmar commences its all new marine activity Wheeebo, an exciting new way to enjoy marine life. Wheeebo will be available for fun times by the water from the end of April 2020 in the island resort of Guam.
    Wheeebo was developed as an exciting and all new activity in the marine pleasure domain around the concept of “Fun for all”. Users ride the circular board,

  • The X47 sports sleek lines, a formidable powerplant and spacious interiors.

    Yanmar Announces Innovative X47 High-Performance EXPRESS CRUISER

    Yanmar Co., Ltd. has announced the creation of its latest brand flagship, the X47 Express Cruiser. Scheduled to make its global debut towards the end of 2019, the innovative 47-foot express cruiser is slated to be the Official VIP Cruiser the 36th America’s Cup.

  • Williams Jet Tenders

    The Marine Technology Experience Proven by Progress –Williams Jet Tenders–

    The remarkable story of Williams Jet Tenders (Williams) began when two young brothers turned a passion for the water into a thriving tender business with quality engineering and craftsmanship at its core. The UK’s most prolific boat builder, outputting around 1,000 units a year, Williams relies on the superior torque of Yanmar's marine diesel engines for its ‘Dieseljet’ range of tenders.

  • The Wheeebo offers users fun times on the water

    Yanmar Develops Exciting New Marine Activity “Wheeebo”

    Yanmar has developed a new marine activity called the Wheeebo Users of the circular board lean in the desired direction of travel and onboard sensors detect the change in weight distribution and engage the boards motor to propel the board across the water.

  • Travelopia

    Travelopia

    For many adventure-seekers travelling to their dream destinations, a power yacht or catamaran is typically how the journey of a lifetime begins. Three marine brands – Leopard, The Moorings and Sunsail – are working to provide unforgettable travel experiences for those in search of original and dramatic sailing adventures, and at the heart of every adventure is a clean Yanmar diesel engine.

  • Yanmar Supports Red Bull Foiling Generation

    Yanmar Supports Red Bull Foiling Generation

    Yanmar has announced its support of the Red Bull Foiling Generation World Finals to be held November 9 to 11 in Miami, Florida. The competition is a global sailing tournament that gives young sailors the chance to hone their skills through high-performance hydrofoil racing. Open to talented sailors age 16 – 20, the two-person teams from 16 nations will race for victory next month in Miami.

  • Yanmar Announces the Revival of Yanmar Racing

    Yanmar Announces the Revival of Yanmar Racing

    Yanmar has announced the revival of its yacht racing team, Yanmar Racing. The team participates in the International Dragon Class, one of the most prestigious and exciting keel boat competitions in competitive yachting. Led by America's Cup veteran Peter Gilmour, the team aspires to success on the racing circuit.

  • The episode is available at https://www.mynewsdesk.com/yanmar/pressreleases/yanmar-the-marine-technology-experience-2676371

    Yanmar – the Marine Technology Experience

    Yanmar has launched a brand campaign to promote the company’s hi-tech diesel maritime engines. The campaign will provide an exclusive insight into how boat builders’ successful partnership with Yanmar, enables owners to enjoy the excitement of sailing. In the first episode, we meed Silver Arrows Marine, and hear about their dream to create an unparalleled motor yacht, the ARROW460-Granturismo.

  • Proven by Innovation – Silver Arrows Marine

    Silver Arrows Marine

    Silver Arrows and Mercedes-Benz Style have spent four years creating a unique and exciting sailing experience, incorporating cutting-edge engine technology from Yanmar. Reinventing standards within the class, they have designed and build a 14-meter motor yacht that embraces life, with the quality and prestige of a superyacht.