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.