Archive for the ‘Marine Fuel Systems’ Category
Benefits of Using a Fuel Stabilizer For Your Boat
Many boat owners underestimate the importance of using a fuel stabilizer. While it’s not necessary to crank and run a gas-powered watercraft, it offers some unique advantages that aren’t found elsewhere. If you’re still skeptical of fuel stabilizers, keep reading to learn more about these products and the protection they offer. To understand the purpose […]
Should I Use Ethanol Fuel In My Boat?
With a growing focus on ethanol-based fuel for automobiles, many boat owners are wondering if this additive is safe to use in their boat. The right fuel can make a world of difference in your boat’s performance. It will offer more speed, greater reliability, better handling, and it will protect your engine from corrosion damage […]
Ethanol and Marine Fuel Problems
Another year and another Spring arrives while welcoming in the onset of #Ethanol induced problems not only for anyone engaged in a Marine service related business, but also for every single boat owner. The particular instance we experienced this week is such a good example of the detrimental effect of ethanol on Inboard Marine […]
Marine Fuel – Alcohol Recommendations (Part 1)
Use of Alcohol Blended Fuels (Ethanol): Alcohol In Fuel Concerns Situation Based on recent, and increasing EPA legislation the use of alcohol blended fuels “Ethanol” is becoming more and more common in the USA. Its becoming apparent that us #boaters are not that important to the outcome of these decisions. I base this on the […]
Mercury Addresses Fuel Care & Ethanol
Mercury Marine released a good video demonstrating proper marine fuel system care and the use of Ethanol. Video Link
Update on E15 Ethanol Legislation
The Environmental Protection Agency today waived a limitation on selling fuel that is more than 10 percent ethanol for model-year 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. The waiver applies to fuel that contains as much as 15 percent ethanol, known as E15. The decision excludes marine engines and other non-road engines, such as those […]