[Public-List] Gas vs Diesel (was: Alberg 30 FOR SALE)

[jon]

However, George, it still does not explain how to remove an Osprey from a 
fuel tank, gas or diesel. Jonathan.:-)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George Dinwiddie" <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
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Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2011 7:21 AM
Subject: [Public-List] Gas vs Diesel (was: Alberg 30 FOR SALE)


> William,
>
> On 3/4/11 10:38 AM, vmarmei wrote:
>>
>> Sorry John....
>> We are not interested in a gas engine....only a Diesel in a boat counts.
>
> We thought so before buying a boat with an auxiliary.  But we bought a 
> boat with a gas engine anyway because we fell in love with the boat.
>
> What I've noticed is that both gas and diesel engines have their plusses 
> and minuses.  If you're doing long distance motoring, then diesel has a 
> clear win based on cruising range.  If you're rarely using the engine, 
> then gas has an advantage with fewer fuel problems (though the addition of 
> greater amounts of alcohol may be reducing that advantage).
>
> I know people who are contemplating replacing a diesel engine that's 
> younger than I've had our boat.  While any engine can (and will) give 
> trouble, it's far more likely that you'll be able to repair a gas engine 
> at anchor than a diesel.  (Those that cruise the Chesapeake Bay with me 
> will attest to my experience at this last point.)
>
> My point is that everything about a boat is a compromise.  It always 
> depends on how you'll use the boat, as well as how big a factor cost is to 
> you.  Making flat statements may seem appropriate when you've already made 
> certain choices, but it does a disservice to those who don't know the 
> choices you've made.
>
>  - George
>
> P.S. Note the clever changing of the subject line. ;-)
>
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