There are potential issues with using ethanol as your boat fuel. Luckily there are several things that can help prevent problems with your boat.
Ethanol use in boats is still a new reality for many boaters. There have been problems experienced by boaters in the use of ethanol, but the good news is that they seem to be preventable.
These are some articles to help work through this yourself:
- Solving Ethanol Boat Fuel Problems - These are suggestions that marina fuel dock operators can use to reduce the headaches caused by the introduction of ethanol boat fuel.
- Safe Boat Fueling - Safe boat fueling procedures should begin as part of your marina's fire safety plan. Spilled fuel can cause fires and is a concern for marine oil pollution.
- Ethanol Fuel Problems for Boaters - Continued problems have been reported by boaters using ethanol blended gasoline. Mitigate many of these issues with a little proactive work on your boat.
Boating and Sailing will pass on more information as it develops within the boating industry.
