FUEL DOCKS - BOATING IN SEATTLE
Similar to auto fuel, marine fuel comes in various grades, primarily mid-grade and high-grade octane, as well as diesel. The pricing of marine fuel at the dockside pump are similar to those at gas stations in many respects, although vastly different in others, such as how it is taxed and the state and federal environmental regulations governing its sale and storage in waterfront settings.Usually, any markups reflect the overhead costs necessary to meet state and federal regulations, as well as pay for insurance, maintenance, dock helpers, and other costs of doing business during a shorter business season.
Your boat may be diesel power and you may have paid more in the beginning but you will be saving on the on-going fuel costs over the same gasoline powered vessel. Diesel engines cost less to run than gas. It is been indicated that they are most efficient when run at 80% of maximum speed.
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