I've got the 5.0 Volvo in my 2008 24 SS. I also looked at diesel, I only do WCVI for 2 weeks every year and most of my local fishing is a 12 mile or less round trip and I'm trolling on a kicker. If I ran 40 miles round trip to fish everytime out, then I would buy diesel . Just could not see the hype on diesel being worth while for my use, plus the repairs are waaaay easier on the wallet with gas! I still think for the average guy, fuel is the cheapest part of owning a boat! If You are spending $50- $150K on a boat plus a truck to tow it or $280 a month for mooorage and you worry about saving money, then maybe golf is your game! Thats my 2cents.