12-17-2013, 10:21 AM
The 3200 Open is a great vessel with gas or diesel. It all depends on your budget and what you intend to do with the boat.
8.1s Crusaders - 26Knots (Max Cruise) - 36 GPH - Range - 165 statute miles (90% fuel)
355 Cummins - 28 Knots (Max Cruise) - 28 GPH - Range - 263 statute miles (90% fuel)
310 Volvos - 26.5 Knots (Max Cruise) - 27 GPH - Range - 260 statute miles (90% fuel)
370 Volvos - 30 Knots (Max Cruise) - 31 GPH - Range - 257 statute miles (90% fuel)
Diesel Fuel is much more efficient. If maintained well, diesel engines will far outlive gas engines - 1500 hours for gas engines - 5000 + hours for a well maintained diesel). Yes, they cost more to maintain, but burn much less fuel. The other issue is resale value. Costal areas and larger lakes where diesel is readily available, diesels have a much better resale value. Overall cost of ownership is less for diesels in the long run, but the initial investment cost is higher.
My preference is diesel in anything over 31'. Just my $.02
8.1s Crusaders - 26Knots (Max Cruise) - 36 GPH - Range - 165 statute miles (90% fuel)
355 Cummins - 28 Knots (Max Cruise) - 28 GPH - Range - 263 statute miles (90% fuel)
310 Volvos - 26.5 Knots (Max Cruise) - 27 GPH - Range - 260 statute miles (90% fuel)
370 Volvos - 30 Knots (Max Cruise) - 31 GPH - Range - 257 statute miles (90% fuel)
Diesel Fuel is much more efficient. If maintained well, diesel engines will far outlive gas engines - 1500 hours for gas engines - 5000 + hours for a well maintained diesel). Yes, they cost more to maintain, but burn much less fuel. The other issue is resale value. Costal areas and larger lakes where diesel is readily available, diesels have a much better resale value. Overall cost of ownership is less for diesels in the long run, but the initial investment cost is higher.
My preference is diesel in anything over 31'. Just my $.02
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