Clean and Green Boating
Working together and making a difference
Tips for boaties on protecting our marine environment
New Zealand has one of the highest levels of recreational boating activities in the world. We have over 15,000km of coastline making New Zealand the 10th longest coastline of all countries in the world which provides for some of the best fishing, diving and recreational opportunities anywhere in the world.
As boating continues to increase in popularity, it becomes increasingly important to educate the boating public about environmentally sound boating practices that help reduce pollution from boat operation and maintenance.
As a recreational user of our waterways you want to enjoy healthy, safe and pristine waters. By implementing simple clean boating habits outlined in our fact sheets, you can help protect and sustain our waterways for future generations to enjoy as you do today.
Your boating habits can make a difference!
Top tips for reducing your fuel consumption
- Slower speeds on the water will reduce fuel consumption
- The proper use of trim tabs reduce drag, especially while accelerating up to planing speeds.
- Minimize the amount of time that you idle at the dock.
- Minimize the use of onboard generators.
- Use dock-side electrical power in lieu of generators.
- Have a float plan so you know exactly where you’re going.
- Make sure the hull is clean.
- Don’t under-power your boat. It’s important you have enough motor to handle the load.
- Check your propeller. If your boat is slow “out of the hole” or lacks top-end speed, you might have the wrong propeller.
- A well-tuned engine uses less fuel.
- Use the grade of gasoline specified by the engine manufacturer.
Fact sheets
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