5m runabout with flat battery then no fuel
A 5m runabout with battery fault was reported to Coastguard Mana as anchored just north of Mana Island.
Located vessel with 2 people on board with PFD's and hand held radio (no flares, no torch, no GPS) drifting almost 4NM north of their reported location.
Initially flat battery - jump started & headed to Paremata boat ramp - motor died opposite Hongeka Bay - run out of fuel - boat taken under tow @ 2025.
Locations
Reported location
41° 4' 29.8236" S, 174° 46' 57.0864" E
Location found
41° 0' 39.996" S, 174° 48' 38.016" E
