A Diesel inboard engine is an option on Craft of 7 m and above. The Mercruiser D 1.7 / 120 Hp motor is ideally suited to a craft that needs substantial range and where the cost of the craft is an important issue. Diesel craft are not for all users even the amazing value 1.7 Mercruiser when fitted to a Rib with all the necessary housing, bilge pumps, fuel filters, steering, twin batteries and so on all adds up to make a costly craft than an equivalent Outboard Package.