Article Courtesy of Pacific Powerboat Magazine
One boat model – three engine options. With special thanks to the Tristram Marine Team – who supplied us with three Tristram 821 Offshore models, each powered by a different propulsion option – we were able to get out on Auckland Harbour and report on a showdown between the MerCruiser 270hp 3.0L V6 Diesel Sterndrive, the Twin Mercury 250hp V8 Verado outboards, and the Single Yamaha 450hp V8 XTO outboard. Each setup offers distinct advantages, particularly in fuel efficiency, maintenance, and performance. After a day on Auckland Harbour, we discovered how these three compared against each other.
– BY DOUG DUKESON