Regis Philbin
Nov 24th, 2008, 05:23 PM
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/22/gas-pains-southwest-florida-boaters-say-ethanol-ha/
Gas pains: Southwest Florida boaters say ethanol is harming engines
Originally published 6:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2008
Updated 8:08 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2008
NAPLES — There’s an ailment afflicting boats in Florida and elsewhere with symptoms of poor performance and clogged fuel systems.
The problems may be staved off by preventive measures, but boat owners caught off guard may face repairs that can cost hundreds of dollars -- or even thousands.
The culprit is ethanol in gasoline, required in Florida following passage of a law this past spring that gasoline contain 10 percent ethanol, which is called E10 fuel, by the end of 2010. A half-dozen other states have similar laws.
By early summer, gas stations statewide began receiving E10 fuel. Notices on pumps say the gas can contain 10 percent ethanol or less.
Marinas and airports are exempt and can sell ethanol-free gas. But since spring until recently, many marinas had no choice but to accept E10 fuel.
Gas pains: Southwest Florida boaters say ethanol is harming engines
Originally published 6:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2008
Updated 8:08 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2008
NAPLES — There’s an ailment afflicting boats in Florida and elsewhere with symptoms of poor performance and clogged fuel systems.
The problems may be staved off by preventive measures, but boat owners caught off guard may face repairs that can cost hundreds of dollars -- or even thousands.
The culprit is ethanol in gasoline, required in Florida following passage of a law this past spring that gasoline contain 10 percent ethanol, which is called E10 fuel, by the end of 2010. A half-dozen other states have similar laws.
By early summer, gas stations statewide began receiving E10 fuel. Notices on pumps say the gas can contain 10 percent ethanol or less.
Marinas and airports are exempt and can sell ethanol-free gas. But since spring until recently, many marinas had no choice but to accept E10 fuel.