Bottom Line
Well-Known Member
- Oct 6, 2006
- 1,809
- Boat Info
- 2003 360 DA
2002 Sea Doo GTI (sold)
2002 300 DA (sold)
- Engines
- Twin Mercruiser 8.1L
Westerbeke Generator
I boat on on inland lake. I have read volumes(on CSR and SRO) of info on the efficiency and advantages of diesel engines. Most, if not all, of the new 40DA and 44DA ordered by the local dealer, have gas engines. Of course the 44DB and 48DA will have diesel, since there are no other options. I have talked to several owners of larger boats, and they don't like diesel. I guy on my dock just bought a '04 380DA. I asked him he looked at a '97 450DA that is for sale at our marina? He indicated that he would not own a diesel because because he was tied up next the this 450DA last year and he had black soot on the side of his boat after they untied and the diesel smell with the genny running was awful. I am not trying to get a gas vs. diesel debate started. Is there a strong diesel smell when runnng the genny? Do the engines smoke alot? There are a lot of very knowlegable diesel owners on this site...so please educate me.