Leading marine engine manufacturer Yanmar has been chosen by Matteo Tiepolato in the first Yanmar repower of a Venetian water taxi. Matteo chose Yanmar specifically for its reputation in reliability, efficiency and low emissions making them perfectly suited to his business and the narrow canals of the historic city.
Yanmar has announced that it has won the "iF Design Award 2022" from the iF International Forum Design GmbH, for its flagship X47 Express Cruiser. The iF Design Award is one of the most prestigious design awards in the world and has been held in Germany since 1953. The award is judged by a panel of international design experts.
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
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.