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| It's sad to admit but the summer boating season is winding down and it is time to look ahead to winter storage season. As you start planning your boat storage, I want to make you aware of the possible effects ETHANOL can have on your boat's fuel system.
This is the first winter storage season that most of us have had to worry about ethanol related problems. Ethanol in your boats fuel system can deteriorate any non-ethanol fuel lines and plastic fittings or filters. It can also crystalize in the fuel tank. The worst problem we have seen with ethanol is phase separation. This happens after the gas and ethanol mixture separates and causes the fuel to become unusable. When this happens, your fuel system has to be completely drained, including the tank, fuel lines, carburetors, and/ or fuel injectors and fuel pumps. The bad news is this can be an expensive repair and you probably will not know it has happened until spring when you get your boat out for the first time. The good news is this is preventable. There are many new products that are available to treat your fuel system and prevent the negative affects of ethanol. Not every fuel treatment will prevent phase separation so pay attention to the label and make sure it specifically treats fuel with ethanol and prevents phase separation. Stop by or call to get more information on ethanol related problems and the products that you need to prevent these problems.
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BoatUS Asks: If Not Ethanol, Why Not Butanol?
February 6, 2012
With its ability to attract moisture and clog fuel filters, it's no wonder America's boaters have not been thrilled with ethanol in gasoline, which today is most commonly found as a 10% blend and known as E10 at the gas pump.
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How to Rebuild a Carburetor
January 30, 2012
5 steps will take your carb from gunky to pristine.
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Five On-the-Water Boat Towboat Captains Honored for Heroism
January 17, 2012
With over 600 tow boats spread across North America, the law of averages dictates that, eventually, BoatUS towing captains will be thrust into the middle of life-threatening emergencies.
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Yamaha to Celebrate Best Selling ATV with Alaskan Adventure Sweepstakes
December 20, 2011
To celebrate Yamaha's Grizzly 700 being the best selling big bore ATV in Alaska, they are partnering with Cabela’s as the official outfitter and giving three lucky winners the “real world” adventure with an all expense paid trip for two to one of the world’s toughest ATV testing grounds.
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Refrigerator-Size Fish Earn Top Spots in BoatUS Angler's Fishing Photo Contest
December 14, 2011
Photos of a 67-inch tarpon and a 45-inch pike have made two anglers, Sean Riley of New Port Richey, FL, and Brian Papenhagen of Blissfield, MI, grand prize winners in the 2011 BoatUS Angler Catch of the Month fishing photo contest.
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