[Tarpun]

These days diesel fuel is more expensive than gas by about ten percent.In fact in my area it's been more for the last three years. Thats at the service station. I'm not sure about marina prices. Diesel routine maintainence runs more also with generally twice the oil capacity and more expensive oil and fuel filters. Plus the greater initial cost. All that being said the increased torque, safety, and better range make it a tough choice. Another plus for the diesel is that a lot of it's increased initial cost may be recouped by an increase in resale when you sell. For me it would boil down to the amount of use. The more hours I put on in a season the more I'd vote for diesel.