Why is marine fuel more expensive?

I managed a marina in Southwest Florida for several years and found that the biggest reason for the fuel cost differences is that the marinas purchase no where near the quantity of fuel that the regular gas stations do resulting in higher costs.

Is boat fuel expensive?

At a marina, gasoline fuel will usually cost around $0.5 to $1.5 per gallon more than it costs at a gas station. Diesel fuel will usually cost the same or only be $0.5 more expensive. Otherwise, if you buy the fuel from a gas station, boat fuel is the same price as car fuel because they're the same.

What is the difference between marine fuel and auto fuel?

Re: Auto Vs Marine Gasoline

The difference is about 4% better performance and economy in the marina gas due to 4% more BTU's in the ethanol free gasoline. Price is about 19 cents more per gallon at the marina.

Is marine diesel fuel different?

Marine diesel oil (MDO) is also composed differently than regular diesel fuel. Unlike the diesel you fuel your car with, MDO contains some heavy fuel oil.

Is marine diesel cheaper than gas?

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While both marine gas oil (MGO) and marine diesel oil (MDO) constantly fluctuate in cost, on average, diesel cost less than gasoline.

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Can I use car diesel in my boat?

Answer: In principle, a diesel engine is a diesel engine, so an automotive diesel will work fine in a boat. And, in fact, many marine diesel engines are nothing more than “marinized” car or truck engines.

Can I use regular diesel in a marine engine?

Most regular diesel fuel has a cetane rating of 43 to 45, which should be fine for most boat engines.

Is marine diesel the same as road diesel?

Fuel experts state there is little difference between red marine diesel and white road diesel other than the Cetane Number (CN) and sulphur content. The CN indicates the 'volatility' of the fuel, similar to the octane rating of petrol.

Why is marine diesel red?

Red-dyed diesel contains a higher sulfur content than clear diesel. Because it is not to be used for on-road vehicles, this fuel is not taxed within the U.S.

What grade is marine fuel?

E10 Fuel. As one of the most widely-available and inexpensive marine fuels, E10 is safe for most boat engines. E10 stands for “10% ethanol content” gasoline. Ethanol was introduced to reduce hydrocarbon emission pollution without substantially affecting performance.

Is it OK to put regular gas in a boat?

Personal Boats

You can fuel it up similarly to your car! Personal boats can use the same type of gasoline as your vehicle, including unleaded (87 octane), mid-grade (octane 89), premium (octane 93), and diesel.

What octane is marine fuel?

Most marine gasoline engine manufacturers recommend using ethanol-free or 10% ethanol gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 (a few sport engines require higher octane).

Can you use boat gas in a car?

The short answer is, no, ethanol-free gasoline is not bad for your car. Most cars today can run on ethanol gas blends up to E15 (15% ethanol) and on non-ethanol gasoline. And flex fuel vehicles can handle up to E85 (85% ethanol) without a problem.

How much does a gallon of boat fuel cost?

The exact price you are looking to pay per gallon depends on the marina you find yourself in. By looking at several price points of marinas, we get the following: Average diesel prices range from $3.2-$3.9 per gallon. Average petrol prices range from $7.2-$7.8 per gallon.

How much fuel does a 40 foot boat use?

However, if you have a twin engine 40 foot sportfisher, you will only go about 33 miles at 40 knots. If you wanted to travel 300 miles, you'd need 450 gallons of fuel! Diesel engines consume about 1 gallon per hour for every 18 hp used.

How much does it cost to fill a boat with fuel?

Here's The Answer To How Much It Costs to Fill a Pontoon Boat with Gas: On average, regular gas costs around $4 to $5 per gallon. Filling a tank on a 25-foot pontoon boat can take about 30 to 50 gallons of fuel.

Why is pink diesel illegal?

It is illegal to used dyed diesel fuel in licensed trucks or automobiles that drive on public roads. Since fuel taxes are used to build and maintain roads, illegal use of dyed fuel denies the government of taxes needed for roads. It is a misdemeanor to improperly use dyed diesel fuel.

Why is dyed diesel illegal?

Why is red diesel illegal? Red diesel is illegal for on-road vehicles because it's not taxed. Federal and state governments have strict standards in place about its use in on-road engines. Distributors and fuel retailers cannot knowingly supply on-road vehicles with this type of fuel.

Can I use red diesel in my boat?

Red diesel is used in commercial craft and in private pleasure craft.

Do marine diesels use def?

As of 2014, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) started phasing in the new regulations for diesel emissions in the marine industry. Now, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is all the more important, even required, for commercial vessels.

Is red diesel better than white?

Red diesel is different from white or “road” diesel in two ways: its colour, and the rate at which it's taxed. Chemically, the two fuels are identical, and release identical levels of greenhouse gasses when burned.

Can you run off-road diesel in a boat?

It is legal and customary to use off-road diesel fuel in boats. That is all most marinas will sell, as diesel meant for on-road use is taxed at a higher rate.

Do yachts use red diesel?

Since 2008, UK private pleasure craft, such as motorboats, sailboats and yachts, have been permitted to use marked diesel (also known as red diesel and gas oil) as long as they pay the correct amount of duty.

How long does marine diesel last?

Under ideal conditions, diesel fuel can be stored between six and twelve months. To extend the life past twelve months, even under the best conditions, it needs to be treated with fuel stabilizers and biocides.