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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Ethanol in outboards?

Posted by canyonlaker on 11/02/09 - 4:56 PM

Im sure this has been asked before but what do i need to do to run E10 in my outboards?

Edited by canyonlaker on 11/02/09 - 5:01 PM

Posted by John Houlihan on 11/02/09 - 5:46 PM

you need to put in some kind of gas stabilizer into the fuel. There are may kinds out there.

Posted by TechTeach on 11/02/09 - 6:18 PM

Startron, Startron, Startron.

Posted by Derwd24 on 11/02/09 - 6:31 PM

You also want to check any of your rubber fuel lines to make sure they're the newer ethanol compliant as it will break down the older rubber and cause major headaches. Same with the older fiberglass fuel tanks.

Edited by Derwd24 on 11/02/09 - 6:32 PM

Posted by MW on 11/03/09 - 1:23 AM

I use "Carbon Guard" (dealer), Yammi user's add "Ring Free" (dealer), or you can add "Sea Foam" (auto store), "Sea Foam" has a "Carbon Guard" and "fuel stabilizer" in it. Marine mechanic's strongly suggest that you use one of these to avoid fuel related problem's.

Posted by moose on 11/03/09 - 8:31 AM

I just left the store with a new 10 micron filter for my boat. That will filter out any water that may form in the tank due to the ethanol.
Mike

Posted by canyonlaker on 11/03/09 - 1:50 PM

Im not realy worried about water because i run the gas out in a day.
But it seems like the alcohol would harm the outboard.
Thanks for the replys!

Posted by Zepada on 11/03/09 - 4:10 PM

Agree with Derwd24 on the fuel lines. I just had mine replaced with an ethanol compliant line from tank to outboard. The internal lining of the old line was broken down and I'm really surprised that darn thing ran at all.

Posted by seahorse on 11/11/09 - 8:44 PM

I just received the December Trailer Boats Magazine and there is a good article on ethanol problems. It was interesting reading but didn't give a lot of info on how to avoid problems.