Mechanical

​While Malua is a sailing yacht there are times that you have to move forward using the engine.  The reliable naturally aspirated Yanmar 4JH2E was fitted with a flexible coupling to a 1 ½ inch drive shaft with a PSS dripless stern gland.
  • Engine: Yanmar 4JH2E naturally aspirated diesel, 50 HP with fresh water cooling system, fastidiously maintained and serviced. 
  • Propeller: Was a Bruntons Autoprop feathering – sent to UK manufacturer for servicing – has been returned but not fitted Now using Porters 18 inch fixed blade propeller.
  • Water Filters: Custom raw water inlet filter with anode. Custom designed and built water muffler and exhaust system. 
  • Engine room:  Accessible behind hinged companionway steps and via starboard climb in door.  Easy access to engine, diesel generator and both autopilots.
  • Fuel Filter: Dual Racor 500 filters: Switchable between fore and aft tanks and between either filter.  Vacuum gauge to indicate filter clogging.
  • Engine shut-off: Engine and generator fuel shutoff from outside engine room - survey requirement.
  • Generator: 13HP Kubota diesel motor water cooled and separate exhaust system.  A direct connected 150Amp DC Leese Neville alternator with smart regulator.
  • High output engine room blower venting in cockpit.
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Yanmar engine, two Racor fuel filters 50 l hot water system