Volkswagen TDI Marine Engine in MC

(yosquire) · (yosquire) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 02-04-2007, 8:55 AM

(hope this isn't a repost since the article is quite old)

http://wakeboard.com/web/content/view/437/

Conversions:
325kgs = 715 lbs
450 newton meters = 331 foot pounds

(oaf) · (oaf) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 02-04-2007, 9:33 AM

Looks very intresting. Major problem I see (or at least for me) is most gas docks don't have diesel. Smaller, lighter, and more torque at lower RPM what is not to love. I am sure the price tag will be steep, I see how much the Torgue's are going for.

(saroberts70) · (saroberts70) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 02-04-2007, 10:06 AM

Impressive. I agree about the dock issue.

(malibuboarder75)

Not everyone camps out overnight with their boat, so I dont think the dock is a big deal. Also, with better gas consumption, maybe refueling over 2 days isn't an issue.

(woreout) · (woreout) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 02-05-2007, 6:32 AM

I think its mostly for the U.K. where gas is 5-6 bucks a gallon.

(dizzyg) · (dizzyg) **Join Date: May 2005** 02-05-2007, 1:01 PM

gas docks don't matter for those of us carrying 5 gal cans up and down the yard! I'd love a VW in my boat!

(mrm2083) · (mrm2083) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 02-05-2007, 1:06 PM

Those would be great for salt water too

(mobv) · (mobv) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 02-05-2007, 2:25 PM

Almost every marina in Tennessee has diesel. Lots of houesboats and large cruisers have diesel power.