2007-02-05 21:44:09 · 9 answers · asked by s c 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
YES!
There are no pros & cons here.
Diesels are safer and more reliable than the petrol option.
Don't even think about using a petrol inboard.
In case there's any doubt about that;
Don't even think about using a petrol inboard.
Yankee sailor is spot on in his answer. If you have inherited a petrol engine in your boat - rip it out! Rip it out today!
Best regards,
Geoff
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2007-02-07 14:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by Geoff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reliable Diesel
2016-11-02 22:30:53 · answer #2 · answered by fenn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are pros and cons with either. diesels are meant to run constantly. Diesels are more fuel effective you can travel farther on a like amount of diesel fuel. A diesel in a full displacement trawler you can travel anywhere in the world..something you can't do with gasoline. Diesels however weigh more than gasoline engines, diesels nearly always have to have repairs effected in place. Because the y weigh less gasoline engines can be removed from the vessel to effect repairs. You should always thoroughly vent your engine room before starting either a diesel or a gasoline engine. Before you buy either determine exactly what your needs are...then consider your options...hope this helps you to ask the right questions.
2007-02-06 05:49:33 · answer #3 · answered by johnkmayer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with sanmigsea. Diesels are definitely safer, more economical, and also last much longer as a rule than the petrol versions.
If the petrol versions were better, than why doesn't any of the commercial operators use them?
2007-02-05 23:19:29 · answer #4 · answered by Bushrat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the major reason diesels are WAY more safer than gas is:
gasoline vapors are heavier than air.
gasoline vapors will therefore sink to the lowest point in the boat and stay there.
gasoline vapors are incredibly;y explosive........how incredibly? The rule of thumb over here in the USA is one cup of gas allowed to evaporate is the equal f two sticks of TNT.
One spark. from a bilge pump, say, or a starter motor and BOOOOOOOM........
If you have gas engines in your boat NEVER EVER EVER EVER start them or do anything that could cause a spark without running your bilge exhaust blower for at least ten minutes.
I wouldn't put an inboard gas engine into a boat at the point of a gun. If I had an older gas engine in a boat, especially if it still had a carburetor, points and a distributor I would cheerfully rip it out and re power with diesel
2007-02-05 23:44:10 · answer #5 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The big advantage to diesels are two fold one they get more mileage per gallon. Two they don't have the explosive potential of gas. The gas vapors when trapped in a hull can be very dangerous as they are extremely explosive. However if your gas is kept in it's tanks or outside it's not really a problem. Just keep in mind gas lights easily diesel doesn't.
2007-02-06 04:19:45 · answer #6 · answered by brian L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a marine surveyor. I can tell you that any of the larger more expensive yachts and commercial vessels all have diesel engines. First they are more dependable and second they use less fuel. They are a much better option than a gas engine!
2007-02-06 13:05:09 · answer #7 · answered by Christine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely .. More economical, safer, greater endurance,
more efficient .. the wave of the future... especially now with
alternate energy and bio-diesels.
2007-02-05 23:29:06 · answer #8 · answered by Robert B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Consume less fuel too!
2007-02-05 22:33:25 · answer #9 · answered by Sanmigsean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋