The OXE diesel outboard was designed specifically for commercial users has been well received, according to Luke San Antonio, commercial marine market manager at Mack Boring & Parts Co., Somerset, N.J., which sells OXE outboards.  The only shortcoming has been its limited power range — 125 hp to 200 hp. “Operators were always looking for more power and speed. We were kind of limited,” said San Antonio. Not anymore. An OXE 300-hp outboard with an aluminum 3-liter BMW block was recently unveiled.…

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Michael Crowley is a long-time Maine-based correspondent for WorkBoat Magazine, specializing in stories related to new vessel contruction and new gear, such as electronics, deck equipment and diesel engines.