POWER FORWARD WITH MANA
Sep 21, 2022
4 minutes
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPLIED
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL BY
JOHN EICHELSHEIM
Boating NZ went aboard this vessel in Auckland just prior to its delivery down-country to Coastguard Mana near Wellington, getting an opportunity to drive the boat and experience OXE Diesel outboards first-hand – see panel.
Te Awarua is the first twin OXE 300hp diesel outboard commercial fitout in New Zealand. It represents a new generation of vessels for Coastguard, taking advantage of new technology and enabling Coastguard units to be better care for the environment.
“As one of the first Coastguard units to explore the diesel option – as well as
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