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Old 06-30-2006, 06:59 AM   #1
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Default Ethanol in gasoline

I know they have started putting ethanol in gasoline in Massachusetts, is it the gasoline in New Hampshire also. Thank you for any responses.
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Old 06-30-2006, 08:29 AM   #2
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I know they have started putting ethanol in gasoline in Massachusetts, is it the gasoline in New Hampshire also. Thank you for any responses.

depends on where they are buying the gas out of. If you notice there is a big difference in price of fuel from the lakes region to the southern area, somewhere around 15-20 cents a gallon, I believe that's based on where the gas comed from. southern stations are buying gas out of Revere which is ethanol blended but I found out from my marina in Ossipee they are buying out of Portland which is not ethanol blended yet which makes me believe thats probably why the gas staions up there are also much cheaper. While I understand MTBE needed to be removed the only one that benefits from ethanol is a corn farmer. It's less effecient, destroys fuel systems and isn't a potential replacement for foreign oil no matter what the farm lobby says.
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Old 06-30-2006, 01:45 PM   #3
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Default think I saw ethonal in Moultonboro

I could be mistaken but at the stations I have used in Moultonboro, the sticker on the pump stated 10% alcohol. No mention of MTBE.
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Old 06-30-2006, 10:55 PM   #4
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Be very careful about fueling your boat with 10% ethanol!

http://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/fueltest.asp

http://www.boatus.com/news/e10_0706.htm
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Old 07-01-2006, 09:53 AM   #5
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Default Ethanol & Fiberglass don't mix

I read those articles and was alarmed at the risk it presents to older boats with fiberglass gas tanks. How many boats have these type of tanks? I also wonder if this research has been independantly verified. It also appears ethanol is not good for two stroke engines. I would think this topic should be a big concern for many boaters on our lake. Has anyone else read anything about this?
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Old 07-04-2006, 09:33 AM   #6
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If not already, within the next few months you will have to use gas with ethanol at 10%. The fuel companies have unlimited lawsuit liabilty with MTBE and they get a tax break with ethanol. They will all switch.

From what I've read, there are two huge safety issues, boats with fiberglass fuel tanks and older boats with old fuel lines. Everyone else has to worry about water in the fuel and how that will react with the ethanol. Do some searching on boating sites, it's a popular subject.
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Old 07-05-2006, 11:48 AM   #7
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Arrow Ethanol burns hotter

I read in PowerBoat magazine that Ethanol blended gasoline burns hotter. There may be a potential for failing exhaust valves and or seats.
I recently had a major maintenance service on my car. The dealer rep informed me that they will be 'remapping' the engine control module for the new formula. I notice better gas mileage and an apparent lag in the engine when I accelerate rapidly.
Then, I checked with the local Mercruiser dealer and he said there is a tech bulletin from the factory on that subject. He can't recall what they are doing about it.
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Old 08-02-2006, 05:39 PM   #8
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Default Ethanol and Fiberglass don't mix

I can't belive this has not become a bigger issue than it has. Talking with a friend of mine from Quincy Ma this is a huge issue because of the number of boats in the area with fiberglass fuel tanks. I'm told that the ethanol in the fuel eats away at the fiberglass tanks and doing serious damage to boats. And correct me if I'm wrong but gas stations underground fuel tanks are made of fiberglass at least the outer shell of the tank is. Could anyone share more information on this subject. Thanks
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Old 08-02-2006, 05:49 PM   #9
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Default No more than 10% please

The instructions for the 2006 Merc 6HP engine I just purchased recommends against ethanol, and specifies extra maintenance checks if you have to use it. It clearly says, do not use more than 10% ethanol.
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Old 08-03-2006, 10:07 AM   #10
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Default Found on Melvin Village Marina site - FWIW

I just happened to run across this message on the Melvin Village Marina web site recently about ethanol in gas:
http://www.melvinvillagemarina.com/events/index.cfm

It states:
As many of you are aware ethanol will shortly be replacing MBTE as an additive in fuel. Our supplier has told us we will not be receiving gas with ethanol. It should only effect the southern 4 counties in the state. Our gas pumps will continue to supply your boats with additive free gas.

I assume this means all gas pumps except those 4 southern counties will NOT contain ethanol... I have not seen any ethanol stickers even at gas stations in the Meredith, Moultonboro, Center Harbor areas yet.
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Old 08-03-2006, 10:10 AM   #11
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Default Ethenol dangerous

Ethanol is dangerous if your engine isnt capable of supporting it.
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Old 08-03-2006, 02:57 PM   #12
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