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Elakha, an Oregon

State University RV

The Curry Marine mechanics, Scout built in 2001 at Roz-

Hockema, Scott Houck and Matt Orr ema Boat Works, arrived at the yard and we ? red up the recently received a repower.

new engine. As expected, it ? red right up and ran smooth. With a few minor adjustments we were ready for sea trials.

Our plan was to run down to Newport and back the next day. Sea trials went remarkably well, the vessel performance was excellent and signi? cantly sur- passed our expectations. With a newly repowered vessel, signi? cant upgrades and COVID-19 mitigation procedures ? rmly in place, we were ready to go back to work just in time to kick off the busy summer season. For the past six months we have stayed busy even within the mitigating parameters of the ongo- ing pandemic, and the new restrictive operational practices we have developed to keep all users and crew safe. The new engine and gears are running smother, quieter, cleaner and more fuel ef? cient than ever before. The new Cummins en- gine provides our operations with more available power and speed, while also increasing fuel economy.

The University of

Vermont selected

Chartwell Marine,

BAE Systems and

Derecktor Shipyard to deliver its new RV.

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