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  1. 09-06-2018, 07:46 PM #1
    FishH2O
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    CHAMPION 203 Elite

    I have a 1998 Champion 203 Elite with a 1998 Yamaha 225, after every trip out fishing since January my fuel filter is 1/4 of the way filled with this sugar like material, I only use non ethanol fuel, could it be my fuel tank is breaking down? I took my boat to a very reliable mechanic and he said he's never seen this. Does anyone know what this could be? Thanks!
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    #2 09-06-2018, 08:05 PM
    Original fuel lines?
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    #3 09-06-2018, 08:07 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jarhead175 View Post
    Original fuel lines?

    Bound to be them breaking down.
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    #4 09-06-2018, 08:30 PM
    Fuel lines have been replaced.
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    #5 09-06-2018, 09:16 PM
    Hope you get this resolved.
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    #6 09-06-2018, 09:37 PM
    There was a post a few days (or weeks) about a guy claiming someone put sand in his fuel tank. We all thought it was from the gas station, maybe you need to fill some 5 gallon cans and check them for this substance.
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    #7 09-07-2018, 06:29 AM
    ?????
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    #8 09-07-2018, 02:06 PM
    I would pump the tank out and change the lines.
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    #9 09-08-2018, 12:04 PM
    Would definitely disconnect your hoses and clean the whole system.
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    #10 09-08-2018, 03:59 PM
    Could be the pickup tube its a flexible plastic that lays over to the deepest part of the tank. I also have a 98 203, I'd go to the station buy couple gallons and pour into a large clear container and see what settles out. Also can you post a pic of the substance?
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    #11 09-08-2018, 06:46 PM
    I would suspect sand from the gas station but without seeing it in person it's hard to say.
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