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Hydrocruiser 04-23-2005 10:24 PM
Re: DIESEL vs GAS?
 
Originally Posted by CAP071
Ok if you were buying a Cruiser 34 foot would you go Gas or Diesel and Why?

I was at a Sea Ray dealer a few weeks ago. I saw most of the Sundancers up to 36' having gasoline engines. Not one diesel. Even the 38's seemed to have a good proportion of gas engines. Then hit 40' and it's diesel city.

A 34' Sea Ray with gas is fine..diesel is nice but more costly.

Diesel of course is a safer fuel especially if running the Genny a lot.

Sean H 04-23-2005 10:34 PM
Re: DIESEL vs GAS?
 
Originally Posted by Michael1
Two boats, same price? Better check the condition of those diesel engines carefully. A diesel costs much more to rebuild than gasoline engines of the same horsepower (ultra high performance gasoline engines excepted).

Michael

it was hypothetical....

tomtbone1993 04-26-2005 07:05 AM
Re: DIESEL vs GAS?
 
I would buy my Diesel, 46 Crusier and be done with it :D ,

tomtbone1993 04-26-2005 07:10 AM
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Don't for get the heat exchangers ;)

Semper Fi 04-26-2005 10:22 AM
Re: DIESEL vs GAS?
 
GO DIESEL-- resale value is much higher. Can you imagine trying to buy a used 34' cruiser with 200 hrs. on it with gas motors??? Now imagine the same boat with diesels....it's just broken in with 200hrs. :D

Tbonepmp 04-26-2005 02:46 PM
Re: DIESEL vs GAS?
 
Originally Posted by Semper Fi
GO DIESEL-- resale value is much higher. Can you imagine trying to buy a used 34' cruiser with 200 hrs. on it with gas motors??? Now imagine the same boat with diesels....it's just broken in with 200hrs. :D
Exactly... not to mention less maintenance as well...

articfriends 04-26-2005 03:06 PM
Re: DIESEL vs GAS?
 
Diesel-Resale,durability,torque and most of all last 2-10 times longer between rebuilds!

Mrs. Candyman 05-02-2005 07:08 PM
Re: DIESEL vs GAS?
 
A cruiser...deisel, for reliability, resale etc. It would have to be parked next to a 45' Cigarette Maximus(sp) or 42' Fountain (both sans cabin, that's what the cruiser is for). I'm a woman, I can want it all right???

Vicki :drink:

tomtbone1993 05-02-2005 08:44 PM
Re: DIESEL vs GAS?
 
Originally Posted by Mrs. Candyman
A cruiser...deisel, for reliability, resale etc. It would have to be parked next to a 45' Cigarette Maximus(sp) or 42' Fountain (both sans cabin, that's what the cruiser is for). I'm a woman, I can want it all right???

Vicki :drink:

great minds think alike,my girl has it :D

Johno 05-02-2005 10:08 PM
Re: DIESEL vs GAS?
 
Yanmar offers 5 years or 2000 hour warranty , which ever comes 1st.
Diesel is the only way to go on a cruiser. Don't be surprised to see more Diesel powered offshore boats. Yanmar makes a direct replacement for the big block, bolts in perfectly & plugs in with same harness.
The fuel efficiency is awesome...however they are pricey


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