Volvo Penta D9 Marine Diesel: Boater’s Engine Guide
Murray Yacht Sales | Boater’s Engine Guide Date: September 6, 2026 Overview: Volvo Penta D9 Marine Diesel The Volvo Penta D9 is an in-line 6-cylinder, 9.4-liter heavy-duty marine diesel engine…
Beneteau Parts – Oceanis Yacht 54 (OY54)
…marking the beginning of my relationship with the late Frank Butler, founder of Catalina Yachts. Frank was supported by Sharon Day, national sales manager and later president, and Gerry Douglass, head of engineering and design. Both retired from Catalina Yachts long before the current unfortunate situation.
Beneteau Parts – Battery Switches
Please identify the parts that you need from the drawings below. The Murray Yacht Sales Team has been an award-winning Beneteau dealer for over 30 years. We know the Beneteau…
Marine Engine Review: The Legendary Yanmar 4JH Series Marine Diesel Engine: Decoding the Yanmar 4JH Series
If you have spent any time walking the docks, browsing sailboat listings, or reviewing the specs of modern mid-sized cruisers, you have undoubtedly run across the phrase “Powered by Yanmar.”…
The Volvo Penta IPS Yacht Propulsion Guide for Owners and Buyers
Since its revolutionary introduction, the Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) has completely transformed modern motor yachting. Moving away from traditional shaft drives, IPS introduces steerable pod units with forward-facing,…
Cummins / Onan 7.5 MDKBJ Marine Diesel Generator: The Complete Boater’s Guide
Sitting securely in the lazarette or engine room of many modern mid-sized cruisers, the Cummins Onan 7.5 MDKBJ marine diesel generator is widely regarded as one of the most reliable,…
Cummins / Onan MDK Series Marine Diesel Generators: Decoding the Onan MDK Series
Across the entire Cummins Onan marine lineup, the MDK series forms the backbone of their mid-range marine diesel generators, covering outputs from roughly 4 kW to 29 kW. An Onan model number is…
The Detroit Diesel 6V-92: Engine Guide for Owners and Buyers
Date: July 12, 2026 Author: Murray Yacht Sales Introduction A pair of Detroit Diesel 6V-92s in a 40 to 60-foot sportfish or motoryacht is a pairing that shows up regularly…
Westerbeke 15.0 kW Marine Diesel Generators: The Complete Boater’s Guide / Decoding Westerbeke 15kW Nomenclature
At Murray Yacht Sales, we consistently remind our clients that a vessel’s luxury and safety offshore rely just as heavily on auxiliary power as they do on primary propulsion. When…
The Volvo Penta MD2030: Engine Guide for Owners and Buyers
Date: July 11, 2026 By: Murray Yacht Sales This guide covers the MD2030 engine background, decoding the model number, specifications, known maintenance issues, and what ownership and survey look like…