[Public-list] diesel engine

[Roger L Kingsland]

RE repowering solutions;

How about steam?
http://www.pursuitdynamics.com/PDXMarine.asp
Of course, you still need to burn something to make the steam.

Roger 148

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George Dinwiddie" <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
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Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Public-list] diesel engine


> Don Campbell wrote:
> >     As Gord says "Why do we need a diesel"!! I would contend that it is
only
> > needed if one needs to extend the motoring range of the boat and in that
case
> > consider a trawler. On the other hand, if the current gas engine has
worn out,
> > then it is an alternative that is worth considering, since no-one seems
to be
> > using small, gasoline inboard engines for marine applications these
days.
>
> Consideration of a diesel is fine, but so is a replacement gas engine.
> And while no sailboat manufacturer seems to be building with gasoline
> engines, plenty of powerboat manufacturers seem to do so.
>
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