--- the forwarded message follows --- Return-Path: <captmimi@provide.net> X-Real-To: <captmimi@provide.net> Received: from [68.56.48.62] (account <captmimi@provide.net>) by provide.net (CommuniGate Pro WebUser 4.0.6) with HTTP id 366934141; Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:14:18 -0400 From: <captmimi@provide.net> Subject: Ethynol and fiberglass tanks To: <trawler-world-great-loop@lists.samurai.com> Cc: captmimi@provide.net X-Mailer: CommuniGate Pro Web Mailer v.4.0.6 Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:14:18 -0400 Message-ID: <web-366934141@provide.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit A recent article in Passage Maker has made me realize that the ethynol gasoline has probably made its way into the marina gas pumps. Anyone had a problem with their fiberglass tanks and/or engines? Who is responsible for this nightmare. I have fiberglass tanks and concerned about the safety of the boat. Capt. Mimi

Capt. Mimi and List: I have no first-hand experience, but BoatUS has this to say: http://www.boatus.com/Seaworthy/fueltest.asp In case you aren't where you can get fast 'net access, the article is not encouraging. Ethanol seems to make the tanks deteriorate, and the dissolved residues getting to the engine can cause damage there. Frankly, I would be very worried if my boat had fiberglass tanks. For gas or diesel. We haven't seen the end of the re-formulations yet. Bill Donovan formerly of "Integrity" At 11:15 AM 7/15/2007, captmimi@provide.net wrote: >...snip... >A recent article in Passage Maker has made me realize that >the ethynol gasoline has probably made its way into the >marina gas pumps. Anyone had a problem with their >fiberglass tanks and/or engines?...snip...