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Engine Dilemma: Diesel or Gasoline?
Below are some real life comparisons of Bentz boats in use.
| Talkeetna Queen |
42' |
3-454 Chevrolet engines |
gas |
212 Hamilton Jet |
| Gusto Del Rio II |
40' |
3-315 Cummins engines |
diesel |
273 Hamilton Jet |
| Big Blue |
40' |
3- 315 Yanmar engines |
diesel |
241 Hamilton Jet |
| Jet Boat |
Gas Used Cost / Hr. |
Gas $ |
Diesel Used |
Diesel $ |
Total $ |
| Talkeetna Queen |
40 gph |
$1.559/gal |
n/a |
n/a |
$62.36 |
| Gusto Del Rio II |
n/a |
n/a |
21 gph |
$1.399/gal |
$29.38 |
| Big Blue |
n/a |
n/a |
15 gph |
$1.399/gal |
$20.99 |
| Jet Boat |
Engine & Pump (retail est.) |
Hours/Yr |
$ Fuel/Hr |
Total Fuel $ |
Savings |
| Talkeetna Queen |
$46,500 |
500 |
$62.36 |
$31,180 |
n/a |
| Gusto Del Rio |
$107,550 |
500 |
$29.38 |
$14,690 |
$16,490 |
| Big Blue |
$93,750 |
500 |
$20.99 |
$10,495 |
$20,685 |
| Talkeetna Queen Jet |
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| Gusto Del Rio II Jet |
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| Big Blue Jet |
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These figures do not consider the fact that a gasoline engine, well cared for, will last about 2,500 hours. A diesel engine, well cared for, can last up to four or five times longer.
These numbers should be used only as a guide. Water and load conditions vary widely and will affect your results. However, Bentz Boats has enough historical information available that they can estimate the costs you can expect with the boat, engine, and pump configuration that you order.
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