Monday, October 6, 2014

How to troubleshoot a Yamaha V8 Generation I Boat Engine: Part 2



Ryan Coffin, Lead Technician of Yarmouth Boat Yard, trouble shoots a Yamaha V8 Generation I boat engine. Salt water crystals or rust in manifold and cylinder head is an indication of a leak which can cause engine failure.

In this episode we show how to remove the manifold and check for any corrosion. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at Yarmouth Boat Yard, (207)846-9050.

How to troubleshoot a Yamaha V8 Generation I Boat Engine: Part 1


Ryan Coffin, Lead Technician of Yarmouth Boat Yard, troubleshoots a Yamaha V8 Generation I boat engine. Rusty spark plugs can be an indication of a cracked manifold or cracked cylinder head. Rust is caused from salt water entering the combustion chamber. Rust on the spark plugs can be an indication of possible engine failure.

In this episode we show how to check the spark plugs. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at Yarmouth Boat Yard, (207)846-9050

Monday, September 22, 2014

9/15/2014 
Royal River Dredge
Customers of Yarmouth Boat Yard
 As you may know, the federal dredge of the Royal River will begin on approximately October 1, 2014.

Burnham Associates, Inc. out of Salem, MA, won the bid. According to the Army Corps, Burnham Associates, Inc. will begin on or around October 1st, starting at the mouth of the Royal River and dredging for approximately 3 months, weather permitting.

Yarmouth Boat Yard slip contracts end on October 15th, 2014. October 1st - 15th boaters will only be able to pass the dredge work area during high tide.
Prock Marine Company, out of Rockland, ME, will begin dredging Yarmouth Boat Yard on or around November 8th, 2014.

We will do our best to keep you informed of the progress on our website http://www.yarmouthboatyard.com/custompage2.asp?pg=royalriverdredge. Thank you for your patience during this time. We look forward to providing you with an even better boating season in 2015.

The dredging contractor is being required to use a specific haul route when transiting to and from the dredged material placement site as indicated by the map.

http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Portals/74/docs/Topics/RoyalRiver/RoyalRiverHaulRte.pdf

All fishing gear must be removed 200 feet from either side of the specified haul route centerline to avoid damage to, or loss of, fishing gear during this operation.

For all inquiries, contact Corps Project Manager Michael Walsh at (978) 318-8586.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Yarmouth Boat Yard Awarded 2014 Top Eastern Boat Dealer of the Year



FROM: Yarmouth Boat Yard
72 Lafayette Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9050
YarmouthBoatYard.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


CONTACT: Steve Arnold, Owner, steve@ybyboats.com

Yarmouth Boat Yard Awarded 2014 Top Eastern Boat Dealer of the Year



YARMOUTH, September 8, 2014 – In what continues to be a stellar year for this marine dealer. Yarmouth Boat Yard was recently notified that they have been awarded 2014 Eastern Boat Dealer of the Year.

The Dealer of the Year Award recognizes excellence in sales for the Downeast-style boat manufacturer, Eastern Boats. Eastern Boats is a thirty-year-old New England boat builder who continues to move forward, building high-quality, rugged and fuel-efficient Downeast-style boats.

“The entire sales and service staff here at Yarmouth Boat Yard work incredibly hard to win this award year after year, it means a lot to us and we are very proud of this achievement.” said owner, Steve Arnold.

Steve purchased Yarmouth Boat Yard over ten years ago, “We have grown from having a few fishing boats on our lot to a full-service marina with over 75 boats in stock and 150 boat slips. We continue to see a trend and desire for a Downeast-style boat and feel that Eastern Boats help meet those needs.”


For more information, visit YarmouthBoatYard.com or contact Steve Arnold at (207) 846-9050, steve@ybyboats.com.





Yarmouth Boat Yard - YarmouthBoatYard.com - Yarmouth, ME

We are located in beautiful Yarmouth Maine, right on the Royal River and minutes from Casco Bay. Yarmouth Boat Yard offers our clients a turn-key experience from new and used boat sales, new heated Service and Storage Center, Parts & Service department, showers and bathrooms and easy access to Casco Bay from one of our 150 boat slips.

Eastern Boats - EasternBoats.com - Milton, NH

Eastern Boats, a thirty-year-old New England boat builder with a wide range of skills. Ready to go boating when you are. Comfortable and safe in choppy or smooth waters, this head turning downeast design won’t require a mortgage at the fuel dock.###

New England Boating TV was treated to a week of beautiful weather

“Once again, the crew of New England Boating TV was treated to a week of beautiful weather during our return to the Casco Bay area to shoot our Portland episode. We started by launching the Pursuit C260 at the Yarmouth Boat Yard on Tuesday before making our way south to Falmouth and Handy Boat, where we docked for lunch at the Dockside Grill. The restaurant treated us to some delicious seafood chowder (some of the best we’ve sampled) and a couple of specialty cocktails for which it’s known.” http://www.yarmouthboatyardne.com/847857/2014/09/03/ne-boating-tv-report-from-the-field-portland-maine.html

New England Boating visits 10 great dock-n-dines

New England Boating visits 10 great dock-n-dines "For tasty fare served with a side of Camden Harbor scenery, head for the Waterfront Restaurant on Bayview Street. The New England Boating crew called on this eatery while shooting the Camden episode of New England Boating TV, and can vouch its quality lunch menu, great views and super-friendly staff." http://www.yarmouthboatyardne.com/847847/2014/09/03/-ne-boating-tv-10-great-dock--dines-2014.html

Yarmouth Boat Yard and New England Boating TV

“Is the weather always this perfect in Maine? We can only hope so. Our second day of our New England Boating TV shoot in Yarmouth dawned sunny, calm, and fog-free—and we did not waste time in taking advantage of the conditions.” Read about the second day of shooting with Yarmouth Boat Yard and New England Boating TV as they research the history of the Yarmouth Village. http://www.yarmouthboatyardne.com/847845/2014/09/03/ne-boating-tv-report-from-the-field-yarmouth-me-day-2.html

Tom Richardson and Parker Kelley got busy while visiting Yarmouth Boat Yard

“The New England Boating TV crew rolled into Yarmouth, Maine, yesterday (July 21) to set up for its week-long shoot in Maine. First stop: Yarmouth, where the folks at the Yarmouth Boat Yard on the Royal River are providing us with a cozy base camp for our Pursuit C 260.” Read how Tom Richardson and Parker Kelley got busy while visiting Yarmouth Boat Yard on their trip to Maine. http://www.yarmouthboatyardne.com/847843/2014/09/03/ne-boating-tv-report-from-the-field-yarmouth-me.html

Great Chebeague Island is the ultimate boater’s escape

“Some 3 nautical miles from the mouth of the Royal River in Yarmouth and some 6 nautical miles northeast of Portland Harbor, Great Chebeague Island is the ultimate boater’s escape.” Read Tom Richardson’s blog on Great Chebeague Island during his trip to Yarmouth Boat Yard this summer. http://www.yarmouthboatyardne.com/847841/2014/09/03/ne-boating-tv-daytrip-destination-great-chebeague-island-maine.html

Pick up your issue of New England Boating Magazine and read Destination: Yarmouth, Maine

Hot off the press! Pick up your issue of New England Boating Magazine and read Destination: Yarmouth, Maine. Newport to Newburyport - Clinton to Port Clyde - Watch Hill to Winnisquam Lake. Oh, and our favorite place, Yarmouth, Maine.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

The New England Boating TV crew filmed with Yarmouth Boat Yard

The New England Boating TV crew filmed with Yarmouth Boat Yard Yesterday
Release Date: 2014-07-23



Parker Kelly and Tom Richardson hopped aboard an Eastern 248 Islander with Yarmouth Boat Yard’s Ross Taliaferro and headed for nearby Chebeague Island as director/videographer Gene Allen and second camera operator Joe Vallier followed in the Pursuit.

This is just one of many excursions New England Boating will be entertaining with Yarmouth Boat Yard on their visit to Maine. You can visit our full line of Eastern and Pursuit inventory on our website YarmouthBoatYard.com.

The full New England Boating TV episode this fall when the show begins airing on Monday nights at 7:00 on NESN.