biodiesel

Hi all Just a note for those who have the diesel heaters like the force10 wall type. We decided to try putting biodiesel in when the day tank was very close to out an partially filled with biodiesel, the flame is normally orange so Carol and I watched to see if it went out well low and behold...

I use less than a full tank of fuel per year and I was thinking about filling up in the spring with BD. I know it costs more and I have to drive about 60 miles to get it but it is supposed to have many benefits over conventional diesel. Smells better, less chance of cancer, better lubricity...

One of my crew for last week's passage runs his entire fleet on biodiesel, and was strongly encouraging me to try it with the boat. I know about the environmental advantages, but I have some concerns - compatibility with all the parts of the fuel system for one, and the effect of sitting for...