Thank you AllDodge but pg 2 "Applicability" doesn't include outboard motors. That must be the difference alluded to in post 6.
Post 8 totally confuses me but doesn't seem applicable to outboards either.
Technically, and only technically outboards with portable fuel tanks are exempt from requiring special fuel lines except basic EPA standards. once a fuel line is permanently installed/ permanent tank used, the USCG requirement stands.
Thank you AllDodge but pg 2 "Applicability" doesn't include outboard motors. That must be the difference alluded to in post 6.
Post 8 totally confuses me but doesn't seem applicable to outboards either.
Permanently mounted fuel tanks and the associated fuel components are not “part of an outboard engine”. You still have to comply up to where the fuel system connects to the outboard
183.507 General.
Each fuel system component on a boat to which this subpart applies must meet the requirements of this subpart unless the component is part of an outboard engine or is part of portable equipment.
IT’S THE LAW – EPA:
1045.1 Does this part apply for my products?
(2) The requirements of this part related to evaporative emissions apply to fuel lines and fuel tanks used with marine engines that use a volatile liquid fuel (such as gasoline) as specified in 40 CFR part 1045.112. This includes fuel lines and fuel tanks used with auxiliary marine engines. This also includes portable marine fuel tanks and associated fuel lines.
Thanks for the clarification matt167. Now I understand the requirements difference between an outboard with detachable tank and fuel line vs other configurations with "permanent" lines & mounted tanks.
