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    Preparing my boat for ethanol

    What have yall done or going to do. Its hard to find now. I read about changing all the fuel line from boat to motor and installing a filter. Do we have a specific post on our site to address this.

    Ranger 519vx 2001 model and 2000 FICHT 200.


    Bobby Hamrick
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    Re: Preparing my boat for ethanol (bobbyhamrickdalton)

    Change the line with Type A1 Marine fuel line, add water seperator, run marine Sta-Bil in each tank and go fish.

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    Re: Preparing my boat for ethanol (bobbyhamrickdalton)

    the new EPA and Coast Guard approved fuel line has A1-15 or B1-15 printed on it, depending on the type.

    Use the thicker and fire-resistant A1-15 line from the tank to the transom well and you can use B1-15 from the transom fitting to the motor.
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    Re: Preparing my boat for ethanol (SEAHORSE)

    Are boat and motor manufactures putting ethanol approved lines on? If so what year did they start? Thanks

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    Re: Preparing my boat for ethanol (SANTEE)

    I believe the EPA required the new low permeation hose on products built on or after Jan 1, 2010. There were a couple of exceptions for later dates if I recall correctly.
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    Re: Preparing my boat for ethanol (SEAHORSE)

    Startron also. I have ran it this past year and have been pleased with it.
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    As always you are all so helpful. Thank you.


    Bobby Hamrick
    Rocky Face GA
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    Rude 200 FICHT

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