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FYI Parker doesn't make I/O boats anymore. Look at Osprey or Skagit Orca for a better boat available in a diesel.
Diesel is great, but like everything else it does have it's drawbacks. The biggest being cost. Unless you fish for a living or A LOT the price difference will never pencil out. Another big disadvantage for me is having to use an outdrive. Nearly all diesel boats in the 25' range are I/O powered. Diesel is also slower and usually requires a motor cover. Smell is really not an issue. The newer small diesels hardly smoke at all.
The plus' however are huge... Range, Economy, Reliability, Longevity and Saftey...
Four stokes are great but, they don't last as long, lower mileage, safety, etc...
I would take a realistic look at how you are going to use your boat, talk to people who have both powerplants and do the math.
I've never owned a diesel boat, but I would in a heartbeat.
Good luck.
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