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diesel outboard - tomc - 10-16-2009 [url "http://www.megoutboard.com"]Maritime Engineering Group, Inc[/url] Vision 3.0L Specifications Max RPM (WOT) - 4,000 Cylinder/Configuration - Inline 4-Cylinder, 16-Valve Direct Acting Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) Displacement - 3.0 Liter Fuel System - Common Rail Fuel Requirements - Diesel Charging System - Fully regulated belt-driven 50-amp (600 watt) Starting - Electric 12 Volt Exhaust System - Through Prop Cooling System - Water-Cooled w/Thermostat & Pressure Control Lubrication System - Integrated Dry Sump Oil Capacity - 8 Quarts Engine Control System - Digital Gear Ratio - 1.62 Shaft Length - 20/25/30 inches Counter Rotation - Available Weight - 723 lbs (Pre-Production) Certification - EPA Tier 2 Key Features: [ul][li]Three Different Power Levels Available. [li]Similar Performance to 175hp, 225hp or 300hp Gasoline Four-stroke Engines (depending on power level). [li]Uses 6, 8 or 11 Gallons of Fuel Per Hour @ Rated Power (Depending on power level). [li]Production Starting Early 2009 [li]Patent Pending [/li][/ul] [signature] Re: [tomc] diesel outboard - gdn443 - 10-19-2009 So much for being compact. I'd be surprised if it catchs on. [signature] Re: [gdn443] diesel outboard - Tarpon4me - 10-19-2009 They are big and all, but it's still a diesel. I'd rather have a diesel on the back of the boat when i'm 50 miles offshore than a gas motor of equal power and mileage. I know what you're saying though............ I'd be willing to bet that diesel technology will be the next thing that manufacturers will be looking to "shrink." THey are doing it now, but I bet it will soon be an aggressive market. Anglers want something with plenty of power and torque, along with reliability and range. Diesel is the answer. [signature]