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Newbie Question: 40' Performance Cruiser question (includingpowerplant)
wrote:
Gas engines can be almost as safe as diesel if they are properly
maintained and operated.
That's true. But there is still a big difference, in that the diesels
are safe with no special action by the operator, while gas engines are
'almost as safe' (I like that phrase, thanks) only if proper procedures
are followed. The operator must take certain actions without exception.
... In my opinion that should not be the deciding
factor. The real issues are power, torque, range and economy. There
is a break point somewhere around 12 to 15,000 pounds of boat weight
where gas engines will not develop sufficient power for decent,
economical performance.
It may be a power/weight range, some big muscle boats seem to do OK with
gas... not may area of expertise.
But I wanted to add my 2 pence by saying that resale value is also a big
difference between the two, as is reliability... diesels are better in
both categories, of course...
Fair Skies
Doug King
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