A feasibility study of using biodiesel in recreational boats in the UK

The paper presents a feasibility study of applying biodiesel in recreational boats in the UK for the purposes of rational utilisation of energy resources and environmental protection. Biodiesel has been widely used to fuel diesel engines for onshore vehicles, particularly, for agriculture machinery. Application of biodiesel for merchant ships� propulsion in a large scale has been seen a non-near future option due to the lack of availability and supply chains of the fuel. However, powering recreational boats with biodiesel has shown some market in pursuing marine environmental protection. The study reviews the current status of using biodiesel on recreational boats and analyses the market in the UK. Results on fuel availability for the sector, economic aspects and environmental benefits are presented.