Tag: Recreational Boating

Which type marine  engine is best for you, gas or diesel?

By Captain Tom Martin

Choosing between a diesel or gas engine for your sail or motorboat can be a tough decision. Here are a few things to consider. An auxiliary diesel engine Recently I had a conversation with another boater; it started when he mentioned rebuilding his Atomic Four gas engine. I was a bit surprised, why rebuild? “It is a good little engine and diesel re-powering is too expensive” he replied. He makes a good point, yet some years ago when faced with the same question I went with diesel. There really isn’t any controversy about gas versus diesel because each person’s choice is usually based on their needs and budget. What I’d like to here is discuss some of the priorities we should consider when choosing one type of engine over the other.

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There are two main areas at the Lyndale Island Yacht Club. There is an interactive 3D world where you may virtually explore the buildings, grounds, and docks. There are currently two boats that are available for exploring the waters around Lyndale Island. There are also a number of vehicles parked in front of the Lyndale Island Yacht Club. Take a Corvette or a Humvee for a spin around all the 3 small islands that form Lyndale Island. Each of these vehicles has different driving characteristics!

Lyndale Island Yacht Club Website has many resources and features that parallel and support the 3D Lyndale Island Yacht Club. There’s a growing library of articles and documentary videos about all aspects of recreational boating. Learn what it takes to have boat survey done, how to fix blisters on a fiberglass hull, and view and read about the latest marine electronic equipment.
JRMartin
Lyndale Island