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Post by dave phillips on May 11, 2008 19:35:05 GMT
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Post by snowy on May 11, 2008 20:48:44 GMT
They are a very nice boat but I cannot foresee a situation where petrol will be more economical than a diesel boat. My diesel has doubled in the last six months from 38p to 66.9p a litre. I burn 20 litres an hour with a 230hp inboard diesel so that is £14 an hour.
A 150hp four stroke will burn about 12 gallons (probably more) an hour at £5 a gallon for a total cost of £60.
You can double the price of diesel and still be well in pocket. Yes diesel boats cost more to buy but they are cheaper to service, have a greater longevity and a higher resale value.
There are other factors of course and I am sure a mathmetician could formulate a contrary argument but this is my view. I have owned several engines both inboard and out but would go for a diesel everytime.
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Post by squidlips on May 11, 2008 20:52:22 GMT
aquafish 23 very nice,just a thought why not find out if your present engine will run on 28 second oil (heating oil) rather than 35 second oil (red diesel) as you could have a tank at home for storing the stuff  also if you buy less than 2500litres the tax is 5% ;D |
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Post by dave phillips on May 11, 2008 21:00:14 GMT
i ask a tanker driver about heating oil for my boat but he said it was no good for diesel engines , something to do with the oil content not being good enough to run a diesel
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Post by vax on May 12, 2008 19:52:08 GMT
I knew someone that used to run a diesel on Jet-A1. He used to add 5% diesel for lube , just have to find a source. He used to look after the fuel testing for a helicopter operator and as soon as the fuel is withdrawn from the tank it is effectivley scrap, never mind ...... |
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Post by squidlips on May 12, 2008 20:08:08 GMT
I knew someone that used to run a diesel on Jet-A1. He used to add 5% diesel for lube , just have to find a source. He used to look after the fuel testing for a helicopter operator and as soon as the fuel is withdrawn from the tank it is effectivley scrap, never mind ...... you should smell the exhaust fumes on the cars that leave lasham air field in the evening ;D |
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