JVM225
Well-Known Member
I was apprehensive about diesels when I was shopping for a boat last year because I have absolutely no experience with them. Never owned them, never worked on them, and at 63 years old I can probably count on one hand the number of times I'd ever even driven a vehicle with diesel power.
Although I'm still a little intimidated about working on them I absolutely love them in this boat. I love them so much that I'd love to get in to a diesel powered pick up when my current lease expires.
Yes it rides a little bow high, but the wake is perfect, and the throwable device that MarineMax included at delivery makes a good cushion to let me sit higher until I decide about a higher pedestal.
I'm not a fan of the diesel smell at idle or cocktail speeds, but it goes away quickly once I get on plane and the benefits of better fuel economy and range make it worth it.
Although I'm still a little intimidated about working on them I absolutely love them in this boat. I love them so much that I'd love to get in to a diesel powered pick up when my current lease expires.
Yes it rides a little bow high, but the wake is perfect, and the throwable device that MarineMax included at delivery makes a good cushion to let me sit higher until I decide about a higher pedestal.
I'm not a fan of the diesel smell at idle or cocktail speeds, but it goes away quickly once I get on plane and the benefits of better fuel economy and range make it worth it.
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