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About Us

Y3 Marine is owned and operated by Andre Vorster. With almost two decades of experience as an Engineer in the Super Yacht industry, he holds a MCA Y3 Chief Engineer 500GT license, is a Qualified plumber and serves as the engineer onboard Sydney to Hobart winner, Comanche. Many years of cruising and refitting Super Yachts in Europe, Caribbean and USA has resulted in a wealth of industry knowledge. This extensive experience operating, servicing & upgrading systems onboard high gross tonnage yachts gives Y3 Marine the edge, providing professional service to maintain, repair and install engineering & plumbing systems on any size or type of yacht.
Our Services
Fuel & Oil Systems
Fuel & Oil is the life blood of a yacht, but contaminates could put a stop to your day on the water. It’s as simple as bunkering bad fuel or condensation build up in the tanks. We can help by offer filtration and polishing solutions.
Read MoreWe also service, repair and install Fuel Polishers, Transfer Pumps, Oil Change Systems, Fuel & Oil Coolers, Fuel/Water Separators, Fuel Filters, High & Low Pressure Hoses, Stainless Steel Pipes & DIN Fittings, Valves, Manifolds and Emergency Fuel Shut Off systems.
Read LessSea Water & Ballast Systems
Salt Water is both friend and foe, requiring attentive maintenance to keep systems running smoothly. Barnacles, Mussels & Coral fowl up cooling systems, which is why we offers an annual chemical flush to keep things free flowing.
Read MoreElectrolysis is another major concern, which is why we recommend a tailored anode maintenance plan, in addition to regular monitoring with a silver chloride reference electrode. We also service, repair & install Through Hull Valves, Strainers, Sea Chests, Cross Over Manifolds, Bronze fittings, Cunife & ABS piping systems, Valves, Bilge & Fire Pumps, Cooling Pumps and Ballast Pumps.
Read LessVentilation
A well ventilated technical space is necessary for efficient engine performance and critical to safety onboard. Salt air has a habit of corroding fans & fire dampers, which is why we help ensure positive pressure is maintained
Read Moreand air flow is cut off in an emergency. We service, repair & install axial fans, centrifugal blowers, inline fans, cabin fans, dorades, ducting and fire dampers
Read LessFresh Water Systems
We understand that safe drinking water is paramount to life onboard. By performing an annual superchlorination, we can eradicate any Legionella bacteria that may be present in tanks & pipes. We’ll also ensure your Watermaker is maintained
Read Morecorrectly by assist with chlorine free system flushes, filter changes, TDS monitoring, high pressure pump services and membrane replacement. We service, repair and install Media Filters, UV Sterilisers, Dock Water Softeners, Water Heaters, Calorifiers, Pressure Pumps, Circulation Pumps, Valves, Manifolds, Pressure Relief Valves, Tempering Valves and Tanks.
Read LessExhaust
The harsh marine environment and high temperatures takes its toll on marine exhausts, ranging from corrosion to engine damage and, in the worst case, carbon monoxide exposure. That’s why we are on hand to ensure your yacht’s exhaust stays defect free
Read Moreby troubleshooting excessive back pressure and incorrect waterline installation, in order to prevent catastrophic damage. We also service, repair & Install Spray Rings, Mixing Elbows, Exhaust Tubing, Exhaust Hose, Inline Exhaust Mufflers, Lifts Mufflers and Water/Gas Seperators.
Read LessWaste Water Systems
This is the stinky end of the business but crucial to comfort onboard. Monitoring the holding tank level is critical, which is why regularly cleaning of the level sensors is key to keeping you out of a jam. We also assist with monthly strainer inspections and odour mitigation.
Read MoreIf you have a sewage treatment plant, it’s vital to maintain the system regularly and check chlorine dosing for compliance. We service, repair and install Macerator, Transfer & Vacuum Pumps, Grey Water & Condensation Pumps, Valves, Manifolds, ABS & PVC piping systems, non-permeable Hoses, Marine Toilets, Sanitary-ware, Tanks.
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