Gary Doornbos’s retirement project ‘Tide Runner’ has impressed with her beautiful wooden craftsmanship, however the sea trials of this modern retro/classic bay cruiser under Yanmar 6LPA-STP2 power have exceeded expectations by a good margin.

YANMAR are making waves in the waterways of Venice, with the first installation of an engine for Matteo Tiepolato and his traditional wooden taxi boat “Aquamarina”. The leading manufacturer of marine engines was chosen by Matteo, who has been operating a water taxi service in Venice since 2008, specifically for their reputation in reliability, efficiency and low emissions making them perfectly suited to his business and the narrow canals of the historic city. It also marks the first water taxi in Venice to be fitted with a YANMAR engine.

Yanmar's all new brand flagship, the Yanmar X47 Express Cruiser is poised to lead the company as it embarks upon its second century of business. The 47-foot vessel offers an unprecedented combination of luxury and performance and will serve as the Official VIP Cruiser of the 36th America's Cup presented by Prada, the oldest trophy in international sport and the pinnacle of yachting.