8LV370

Marine industry icon Norbeto Ferretti’s YANMAR powered 45ft motoryacht

Find out why a highly respected industry icon, esteemed boat builder and renowned racer chose the Yanmar 8LV to power is very own 45ft motoryacht. See video above.

YANMAR’s 8LV is a compact power plant with an extremely efficient and versatile design. The V8 common rail configuration allows for a balanced and quiet running engine with twin turbos to deliver faster acceleration response.

The 8LV can be applied to fit many, differing application needs for craft up to 14m (45 feet) for applications ranging from water skiing to cruising. Additionally, the engine will be used for repowering, offering the advantages of diesel over similar-sized V8 gasoline units. And with a large 180 amp alternator as standard, you can efficiently power added features, and do so easily with direct connectivity to all NMEA devices in this electrically controlled engine.

The best power-to-weight ratio in its class and compact size makes this engine ideal, whether for new builds or repowers alike.

• All models compatible with YANMAR ZT370 sterndrive

• A proven solution for jet and shaft drives

• Can be installed in single or twin configuration

• Controlled electronically by YANMAR VC10 Vessel Control System, with up to 3 stations

• Available with joystick controls – JC10 for twin sterndrive applications or JC20 for twin shaft-drive applications

• EPA Tier 3 compliant

The best power-to-weight ratio in its class 

YANMAR’s 8LV is a compact power plant with an extremely efficient and versatile design. The V8 common rail configuration allows for a balanced and quiet running engine with twin turbos to deliver faster acceleration response.

Featuring a broad speed range from 550 rpm idle to 3800 rpm max speed, the 8LV can be applied to fit many, differing application needs from low speed, easy manoeuvring to high speed, responsive cruising. It’s an ideal engine for both new builds or repowers.

Standard Engine Package

• Exhaust mixing elbow [L-type]*

• Through drive exhaust**

• Alternator 12V – 180A

• VC10 Vessel Control System

• Power steering**

• Flexible mounts

• Fresh water expansion tank

• Opposite dipstick

*Inboard model
**Sterndrive model

Optional Accessories

• High-riser mixing elbow [instead of L-elbow]*

• Through hull exhaust**

• Extension harness [3m, 5m, 10m]

• Second station

• JC20 Inboard Joystick*

• JC10 Sterndrive Joystick**

• NMEA2000 Engine monitoring system

• SOLAS including Certificate [factory fit only]

• Hot water connection

• Front PTO pully [V-belt type A or B]

• Power steering pump*

• Power steering cooler*

• Electric shift**

• Bilge pump [12V]

Please contact your nearest dealer or Power Equipment Account Manager for a full list of available options, installation requirements and compatible products.

* All information shown is to be used as general information only. Images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not represent the final product. All dimensions, power outputs and technical details are approximate and may vary from time to time depending on a range of factors. Any data shown is subject to change without notice. Some items or accessories may not be available in all areas/regions. Please consult your Authorised Dealer or Power Equipment Account Manager for all technical information.