Originally Posted by gonehuntin
Originally Posted by Oheremicus
I recently bought a new fuel injected outboard motor for my new boat. The service manager advised me to put a fuel additive in the gas tank. He said the alcohol in the gas starts to separate out almost immediately. When it does, it attacks the fuel lines and seals in the engine. An additive keeps the alcohol from separating. For a few dollars, I can add less than 1/4 cup of additive to my three gal. fuel tank and prevent all of these problems. E

Try to find E10, or ethanol-free gasoline for your boat:

https://www.partsvu.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-marine-fuel-for-your-boats-engine/

Oheremicus isn’t that far from me, and the only a available ethanol free gas nearby is 104 race fuel at $9.99 a gallon. I use it in my saws, everything else gets corn likker gasoline. Just don’t leave it in the carb forever and ever….