BioDiesel Question.
 

Anyone here have experience using biodiesel in their boats? A buddy of mine and I were looking at a
biodiesel powered car and wondered if it could be used in his sailboat that has a Volvo diesel in
it. Just curious...

It has been (is being) done. A bit expensive and the exhaust
smells like french fries of poping popcorn.

Doug
s/v CAllista

"Richard P." wrote in message
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Anyone here have experience using biodiesel in their boats? A buddy of
mine and I were looking at a
biodiesel powered car and wondered if it could be used in his sailboat
that has a Volvo diesel in
it. Just curious...

"Richard P." wrote in message
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Anyone here have experience using biodiesel in their boats? A buddy of
mine and I were looking at a
biodiesel powered car and wondered if it could be used in his sailboat
that has a Volvo diesel in
it. Just curious...



The only thing I've read is that some older diesels have seals that are
incompatible with the bio, also, it is used as a mixture, say 20% biodiesel,
similar to ethanol/gasoline mixtures.

John Cairns

Thanks for the replies. A blended set up is probably the way he is thinking of going. Another
consideration is the compatibility of his diesel fueled stove to see if there is any conflicts with
combustion, etc.

"John Cairns" wrote:
The only thing I've read is that some older diesels have seals that are
incompatible with the bio, also, it is used as a mixture, say 20% biodiesel,
similar to ethanol/gasoline mixtures.