Seafoam

[cny6969]

Originally Posted by offshoredrilling

most marina's will not let (key word let) you do that. they want you to buy gas on the water or trailer out. mmmm let, I have done that.

If you spill that way and marina and or DEC find out errrrrr och

edit: the 50gal tank with a 12volt pump with a station auto off handle was for my boat. Marina changed hands and that ended that. as ten feet works well for what I use it for now. Anyone want to buy 70 feet of gas station gas line with a good grounding system errrr cheap LOL

I know smaller outboards with exterior 6 gallon tanks are a breese but larger boats with interior tanks are another story.

[Spahorseman]

Originally Posted by AlbanyBlonde

The one in Vail Mills by the circle? I could've sworn it said ethanol on pumps.
What does separation do? The mechanics I know, one being a marine mechanic, love it. My ex husband is weary. He has warned using to much causes issues.
This summer I had an issue with getting it started at Sand Island. It would not engage. He thought it was Seafoam that caused it.

I don't know about Vail Mills; I've gotten my Ethanol-Free gas at the one on Market Street. I used to be able to get real gas at Gendrons in Albany, but they no longer carry it.

You can always check the website www.pure-gas.org. It's usually pretty up to date.

Personally, I don't like using ANY additives in my fuel. However, I can't drive 25mi every time I want to fill up (I did make the run to fill up b/f I put the car away this year, then added the Star Tron in case any ethanol remained. We'll see.) I have used Seafoam in lawnmowers and snowthrowers that had been sitting, with good success.

Without getting too technical, ethanol is hydrophilic; that is, it attracts water. Phase separation occurs when gasohol is allowed to sit; the ethanol will precipitate out and sit at the bottom of your tank. It cannot be remixed once phase separation occurs. Worse, water will form a boundary layer between the gasoline and the ethanol once phase separation occurs. This water layer can cause a ring of corrosion around your aluminium gas tank in a very short period of time: almost looks like someone takes a laser and cuts off the bottom of the tank.

[AlbanyBlonde]

Originally Posted by cny6969

Do you always buy you gas on the lake at a marina or can you bring it to the boat? It might be a pia to bring a few 5 gallon gas cans to the boat but it might be worth it if you can get non ethanol gas.

I buy my gas on the lake. Trying to trailer that boat load and unload every time I wanted to go out would be completely insane. I brought gas a few times and it's a pain in the ass. They won't let you fill up at the dock because of the gas bill eats the phone. I have to go out to open water and do it. Not to mention that both takes a lot of gas.
When I do get gas I usually put a little seafoam or if I don't have that All you Star Tron.

[AlbanyBlonde]

* I'll use Star Tron.
Sorry, Google Voice.

[offshoredrilling]

I wounder what 3sides thinks of this thread

[AlbanyBlonde]

I'm sure it is somehow Taint related.

[offshoredrilling]

your askin for 3sides taint pic's ??????????

[AlbanyBlonde]

Oh God No!!!!
That was my guess at his response to this Thread.

[Loki Pk]

Originally Posted by AlbanyBlonde

Oh God No!!!!
That was my guess at his response to this Thread.

I don't understand the need for seafoam or star tron. Just for a stabilizer? The water separating fuel filter typically does it's job well enough, unless you get a REALLY bad batch.
I have an older Donzi and rarely have any issues with the gas...except the 454 is a fucking PIG! LOL...
See ya on the Lake! I bet we have some of the same friends...I won't tell if you don't

Peace
PK

[pyramider]

I will post taint if Albany Blonde wants a photo.