"Don't let your fears stand in the way of your dreams." Home > Referances > Diesel vs Gasoline
Home About Mouse Pad Cruise '97 Before and After Photo Album Database Log by Trip Links Referances Guest Book Jerry's Journal YachtLog2 Marine HF Nets Way Points ITU Channels NMEA Sentances VHF Radio Channels WFX Channels WFX Schedule Metic Conversion System Cruising Information My Favorite Music Diesel vs Gasoline Fridge HF Radio Instruments and Autopilot Stove Galley Radar Rig Type Solar Panels Storage Water Maker Wind Generator	Diesel or gasoline engine? No problem. Diesel of course. Why of course you ask. Easy gasoline or petroleum is flammable and has to be vented correctly before starting an engine. This also poses an explosion situation that no cruiser wants. Most of us are hesitant to even carry large amounts of gas for our outboards. It is quite common to be "bumming" a few liters of gas off another boat for a few days until you can get refills. Another good reason is the cost of petrol (gas). While in America gas is cheaper than diesel. This is not so in the South Pacific. Petrol is 2 to 3 times as much as diesel and not as readily available dock side. We have found diesel just about every port we have been in. Gas is quite often only available from some inland station, or backyard. Related topics... Fuel Capacity
All rights reserved. Copyright(c)1995-2009 Phillip J. Seaman