Tremendous sites!!! Be aware that "case" does matter in getting to the sites. The home site, http://www.yachtsurvey.com is a virtual treasure trove of info on our expensive toys. Put the URL into your favorites and increase your knowledge! D C "Mac" Macdonald m/v Another Adventure Grand Lake in Oklahoma -- "Jim Garner" <jimgarner1@earthlink.net> wrote: 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: http://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 --