Yanmar Marine Division Adds Repower Centers

Yanmar America’s Commercial Marine Division announced September 24 that it has added three new repower centers to its distribution network: Kennedy Engine in Biloxi, Miss.; Sun Power Diesel in Dania Beach, Fla.; and Todomar in Colombia (South America).

“Yanmar is looking to add local market experts to our distribution network,” said Terry Wallace, division manager for Yanmar America Commercial Marine. “Kennedy Engine, Sun Power and Todomar are a good match due to their regional knowledge of applications and customers in terms of needs and expectations,”

Kennedy Engine has a history as long as Yanmar’s, dating back to 1912 when William Patrick Kennedy introduced the otter trawl and gasoline-powered lugger to the seafood industry in Biloxi.

Since that time, four generations of Kennedys have served the Gulf region in the marine diesel engine market. Today, the company remains privately owned, and specializes in marine propulsion engines and auxiliary engines and generators for the commercial work boat market.

“I recognize the superior quality and enhanced durability of Yanmar commercial marine engines, which are capable of running 60,000 to 70,000 hours between overhauls,” said Tom Kennedy, president of Kennedy Engine, on the addition of the Yanmar brand to his portfolio.

“Sun Power Diesel is very pleased to become a member of the Yanmar commercial marine team as a repower center for new engine sales, parts and service,” said Dean Gualillo, sales manager of Sun Power Diesel “Yanmar’s commercial engine product line and excellent reputation expands Sun Power Diesel’s ability to deliver a much greater range of power selection to customers seeking light duty to continuous duty engines that are durable, fuel efficient and with long service life.”