The Recreational Fishing Council says it opposes any attempt to ban 2-stroke engines because of their environmental impact.
An Australian marine engine wholesaler has been lobbying the Government, marine industry representatives and others attending a presentation in Auckland on Friday.
The company, Bombardier, wants a ban on importing 2-stroke engines in favour of low emission 4-stroke engines.
But Keith Ingram, from the Recreational Fishing Council, says most boaties are probably only on the water for about 250 hours a year, and are not solely to blame for environmental problems.
The Government says there is no move to join the growing global trend of banning 2-stroke engines.
