Abstract: The diesel engine, invented in the late 19th century by Dr. Rudolf Diesel, is the most energy efficient powerplant among all type of internal combustion engines known today. This high efficiency translates to good fuel economy and low greenhouse gas emissions. Other diesel features that have...Diesels were made to run well over 100,000 hours (and they are priced accordingly). You Bayliner won't last 1,000 hours. I am serious. . . and I am not So if I were you - if you are at all frugal minded - you can stop wondering about diesel engine for a 24 foot anything that is not being used 8 hours or...