denjac Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 http://wired2fish.scout.com/story/1466201-ethanol-nightmares-in-fishing-boats Dennis Boothe Joplin Mo. For a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." ~ Winston Churchill ~
Champ188 Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Yes, it does suck. For Arkansas guys, the Short Stop station on U.S. 62 in Garfield sells no-ethanol regular (87 octane). For my money, it's easily worth the price of 15-20 cents above ethanol gas. Jeremy Rasnick 1
J-Doc Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 I use Marine Stabil every fill-up. And I've tried the "ethanol free" route only to find out most stations have ethanol gas even though they think they are free. When E15 comes to town...........look out. Most folks won't see the labels on the pumps and E15 is a sure fire engine killer. HATE ethanol gas........... flyrod17 1 Need marine repair? Send our own forum friend "fishinwrench" a message. He will treat you like family!!! I owe fishinwrench a lot of thanks. He has been a great mechanic with lots of patience!
Members justindaleporter Posted May 14, 2015 Members Posted May 14, 2015 Lakeway 1 stop in Cape Fair sells No Ethanol Gas too. Ethanol caused about 250 worth of damage to my rig last year. never again for me. It is also sad that some major tournaments have it as a sponsor. Such as crappiemasters. If you use that in your boat and win a tournament they give you an extra check. Which you will need to fix your problems you will have. flyrod17 1
J-Doc Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 What problems did you have? Fuel line or seals dry rot? Need marine repair? Send our own forum friend "fishinwrench" a message. He will treat you like family!!! I owe fishinwrench a lot of thanks. He has been a great mechanic with lots of patience!
denjac Posted May 14, 2015 Author Posted May 14, 2015 Even if you have to pay .50 more a gallon that equals about 5 bucks more a fishing trip for most of us. Did you know that up until a few years ago taxpayers paid 51 cents a gallon to the producers of ethanol in the form of subsidies. Ethanol does more harm than good in so many different ways. It's time for it to go away. Ham and Sac River Jim 2 Dennis Boothe Joplin Mo. For a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." ~ Winston Churchill ~
denjac Posted May 14, 2015 Author Posted May 14, 2015 Rapid Roberts in KC gas ethanol free although it's 93 octane. Phillips 66 in Branson West has it in 91 octane. flyrod17 1 Dennis Boothe Joplin Mo. For a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." ~ Winston Churchill ~
Members justindaleporter Posted May 14, 2015 Members Posted May 14, 2015 What problems did you have? Fuel line or seals dry rot? Fuel line breaking down from it. New fuel pump and all my carbs needed cleaned because of fuel line break down.
Terrierman Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 I only ever buy ethanol free premium for boat and lawn care small engines. Always put the first two gallons or so in vehicle tank to be sure I'm actually getting the premium in whatever tank I'm filling that I want to be ethanol free. Also add Stabil to everything as soon as it is pumped.
Ham Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 I try to get ethanol free especially for the BassCat when ever I can. It isn't easy. The places I know of local that sell it are not easy to get a boat into and out of. So, you got great gas, but you damaged your rig getting there? I do always put Marine Stabil in my Lawn and Garden gas and my trout boat gas. The BassCat gets Seafoam cos Al Linder told me to. Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
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