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Old 05-22-2006, 10:47 PM   #6
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Question MTBE or ethanol at gas docks ?

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Originally Posted by Mink Islander
But I'd rather go to some expense and replace the old fiberglass tank on my 83 Montauk than continue to pollute the waters of Winnipesaukee with MTBE...
While the ethanol/gas mixture may be an issue with gas bought from a "land" station, I thought the boat gas docks had already eliminated MTBE from their gas. I didn't think they had replaced it with another oxygenate (ie - ethanol) but I haven't really looked either. Anyone know for sure ? For anyone with old fiberglass tanks, the "solution" might be as simple as using the gas docks.
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