About OXE Marine

OXE Marine is on a journey to change the marine market. We want to make life at sea prosperous for people and planet.

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Production & Assembly

The OXE150 - OXE200 family is assembled in Albany Georgia, where OXE has its US office. The OXE300 is assembled in Tczew, Poland by production partner, PanLink AB

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A Modular Design

The patented belt technology enabled the team to design a robust outboard unit that effectively, and over a long lifespan, transfers high torque from automotive or industrial engines to the propeller with minimal transfer loss.

The diesel engine is mounted horizontally; the power is then transferred to the gearbox through a primary transmission. From the gearbox output, a belt transfers the power to the propeller shaft.

The engine is mounted on the adapter plate with four robust anti-vibration mountings which allow the unit to endure punishing commercial use and be quickly and easily replaced when time for overhaul. All parts are easy to access and can be replaced without having to disassemble the unit.

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DESIGN COMPONENTS

The Cowling

The cowling of the OXE Diesel is developed to reflect the strength of an ox; a clean, strong design with large non-reflective surfaces joined together by clear edges. It is broken up into individual pieces that are all easy to replace without having to replace the whole cowling. The top of the cowling is flat, designed to be used as an extra service surface, or a step for the user when moored, or even a table if needed.  The only organic curve allowed is the shape of the ox-like bend that transcends from the waterline all the way to the top of the engine. The bent neck has a purpose; to be easily removed from the back to allow for easily accessible service points.

The Powerhead

The powerhead in the OXE Diesel is a proven, robust diesel engine developed by the automotive industry. Inspired by modern inboard technology, the powerhead of the OXE Diesel is mounted horizontally and marinized with a closed-circuit coolant system.In relation to a vertically mounted outboard engine, a horizontally mounted engine reduces wear and improves heat dissipation. The marinization of the engine include separate systems for seawater, heat exchangers, intercooler and oil cooler. All system functionality ensures that the engine, electrical system, fuel system, and air intake withstand marine conditions.

The Primary Transmission

The use of state-of-the-art diesel engines further escalated the requirements on the power train. The bevel gear systems found in traditional inboard and sterndrive power trains, with vertical shafts and dog-clutches, are neither designed for nor able to cope with, the high torque required or long hours demanded by commercial marine applications. The primary transmission provides the user of OXE125-200 with the ability to change the gear ratio of the unit to fit various demands and driving styles. Depending on the needs of the operator, high torque or high-speed can be selected for OXE125-200. It's designed as a separate unit that is easily reversible. By switching the orientation of the primary transmission housing, the user can change the gear ratio between 1.73:1 and 2.17:1. The OXE300 comes with a fixed gear ratio of 1:39:1.

The Gearbox

The gearbox is mounted separately, under the powerhead but above the waterline. It is therefore protected from damage if the unit runs aground. The gearbox is a robust electro-hydraulically operated system with two multi-plate clutch packages that allow for high torque and power transfer.
It is designed to withstand crash stops and operates both clockwise and counterclockwise to allow the user to mount or even transfer the OXE Diesel on any boat and between different configurations. Propeller rotation is simply selected from the display settings.

Our Belt Transmission

The patented primary belt transmission allows full range torque transfer capability without affecting the hydrodynamics of the OXE Diesel. It means that solutions that were previously only available for inboard applications can now be applied to outboard solutions. The introduction of the primary belt transmission also means that the bevel gears found in most leisure products can be completely removed for a more durable and efficient solution. The belt drive allows for increased torque transfer to the propeller, as well as for smaller torpedoes and slimmer submerged modules under the waterline. The result is a design with less drag, which reduces fuel consumption and increases speed in comparison with bevel gear-driven units.

testimonials

Adam Kurniawa
- Chief Engine - Jakarta Pilot Boats

"Our engine has logged 2,050 operating hours. In my opinion, OXE excels in fuel efficiency, maintenance, and emissions. Additionally, its low emissions contribute positively to the environment"

Adam Kurniawa
- Chief Engine - Jakarta Pilot Boats

Chris Shoupe - Owner/Operator - Voodoo Charters

“Voodoo is probably one of the most fuel efficient power cats of this size in the world. I attribute that mostly to the OXE power plants and her efficient hull design. We usually average about 24 gallons per hour at our cruising speed of 18-22 knots…I would guess the fuel saving compared to the Yamaha 425 for this vessel over 4 years would be around $500k. We calculated about $150k per year savings. We are running even more trips since then so it could be even more…fuel costs are included in our price so the less fuel we burn the more money we make. OXE engines deliver high efficiency running compared to gas engines making my company far more successful.”

Chris Shoupe - Owner/Operator - Voodoo Charters