Like many I envision acquiring a larger boat with diesel engines. Enclosed are two links with a thorough examination of the gas vs. diesel consideration. Both articles are quite revealing: Part one www.yachtsurvey.com/GasDiesel.htm Part two http://www.yachtsurvey.com/GasNdiesel.htm My information from fishing forums here in Southern California is that the new lightweight diesels are under suspicion due to relative light weight, aluminum blocks, and very high compression. I suggest caution until they are proven. Sincerely, Jim Garner jimgarner1@earthlink.net -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.17/228 - Release Date: 1/12/2006