I just finished preping this Albemarle for catching striper.  Certified Yanmar, we are!

FYI: Hey Dawg, what's all this complicated info about anti-freeze?  A guy on the dock told me to use the green stuff,  but some say use the red stuff.  Whah, Im confused.  Answer:  Yanmar recommends YG30 Yanmar coolant which is pink/red or Texaco Extended life or Dex-Cool.  None of these are green but many green coolants are "low  silicate antifreeze" In short,  look for "silicate and phosphate FREE" coolant/antifreeze.

Check out my group on Facebook, "Yanmar Marine in Hampton Roads, Diesel Dawg"  for updated info and tips to save you $$$$!

1000 E. Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

Diesel Dawg is the ONLY Yanmar certified dealer in VA Beach and Norfolk.  MANY other mechanics at the local yards can offer sales and service, but they are not Yanmar trained/certified & cannot match my Yanmar prices. Go to YanmarMarine.com or MackBoring.com and check it out. 

Lat  36  56' 50" N ,  Long  76  14' 25" W

My location is on the beach, in-between Little Creek and Willoughby near the intersection of Chesapeake and E. Oceanview Ave (behind the Sunrise Cafe) in Norfolk.  The address is: 1000 E.Oceanview Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503.  Please CALL (480-0858) before you come just in case we're out on a service call.  

Some examples of my work are below.

Tom and June O, OPCYC members called me with engine problems on Lady Ella (a Pearson 365 www.sailingseadragon.com/ketch.htm ).  The original 1981 Universal 5444 was showing signs of age because the injection pump was leaking and filling the block up with diesel fuel, the transmission was hesitating and the engine was only running on 3 cylinders (normally 4).  The boat would only go 2-3 knots under power!  The first time I pulled the oil dipstick red diesel fuel shot out like a fountain.  Anywaz, we pulled the old engine at Cutty Sark Marina, took it to my shop and eventually decided a new engine was needed, so we purchased a spanking NEW Westerbeke 44b. After a fairly

easy installation we took her home today at 7.8 knots!  Very little vibration was noticed and excellent boat speed noted!  "Scott, you did a excellent job, Thanks"

FAQ: Do I have to be at the boat while you work? A: If you are a novice boat owner I prefer that you be present so I can show you a few things about your engine, otherwise call or email your instructions and once the work is done, I'll send the bill via email.  Then, you can pay by CC or send a check..

FAQ: What is Petrodiesel and Biodiesel?  What's the difference? Petrodiesel is made from petroleum, yet most Biodiesel is made from Soy.  Low sulphur petrodiesel (like you buy at the marina) has low lubricity yet biodiesel has plenty. In fact, if you add 1% biodiesel to petrodiesel, it will increase it's lubricity by 60%!  That BD is some good stuff, but it does have it's problems.  It decays quickly and gets thick when cold.  This can cause filters to clog and hard to start conditions. Don't be surprised if you soon see a BD/PD mix at the pump.  "B5" is now available at some pump!

FAQ: Hey Dawg, the guy down the dock says this...is he right?  Take dock talk with a grain of salt.  I found most of it is dated information or just wrong. 

FAQ: Do you do rebuilds? Yes! "Rebuilding a engine" is a very vague term. Some mechanics will open the engine, replace one or two parts and call it rebuilt.  We open it up, tell you what it needs, make suggestions to make it better and let the you decide.  I prefer to call them "Reconditioned".

FAQ: Do you guys work on bigger yanmar engines such as the 6LP or 6LY?  YES, I became certified in Yanmar medium engines in December of 2010. My biggest powerboat customer owns a Ocean 43 with twin Yanmar CX 500HP diesels.

BE AWARE! So, you think your mechanic is "factory authorized"?   Be AWARE of the facts! Some folks have "Trade" accounts and others have "Dealerships".  Some can do "authorized" warranty work and others can't.  Make sure and be sure your guy is what he says he is before allowing ANY warranty work done to your engine.  Just because he displays a certain logo does not make him a dealer. Much like car dealers, Marine Engine dealers have to stay up with product changes by attending yearly classes/seminars and we also receive factory service bulletins.  What does this mean for you?  IT means a dealer will know MORE about your engine...and in the end will save YOU Money!

Know your engine model. Please save yourself some money and know your engine model information.  There have been times when DDYC has shown up at a appointment with the wrong parts because the owner did not know his engine model number.  Please give me the correct info when making an appointment or you may be charged for a useless trip the boat. Other obvious thoughts are: Make sure the ignition key is available and the boat is open or entry is possible! Starting July 1st I will charge a service call fee for a any wasted trip to a boat.

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It's all about the fuel:  Diesel Fuel Cools, Cleans, and Lubricates your fuel system.  Over 60% of it returns to the tank, mixes with the cooler fuel, runs through the filters and back to the engine.  It helps seal and clean the injectors.  If the fuel is dirty, the fuel system will crud up causing rough starting and running conditions. Replacing the injectors is only a temporary fix!!! You must clean the fuel, not just filter it.