Ethanol & Fiberglass

[Hank285]

Does anyone know if this is really a bad combonation? How does this and Ethanol also affect winter storage?

Thanks Hank

 

[Don S]

Re: Ethanol & Fiberglass

What are you planning on doing, filling the hull with E10 fuel?
The only problem Ethanol and Fiberglas have is if the fuel tank is fiberglass, and you don't have a fiberglass tank, you have an aluminum one.

 

[Hank285]

Re: Ethanol & Fiberglass

Don, My Tank is Fiberglass, Or the alluminum tank is entirely coated with fiberglass. My 95 2355 had an aluminum tank. As far as filling the hull, NO. But im hearing that Ethanol fuel is causing some trouble and was curious if filling the tank and treating with stabil was still recomended for winter storage. Thank you.

 

[Hank285]

Re: Ethanol & Fiberglass

Don, Tank is plastic, not fiberglass.

 

[Don S]

Re: Ethanol & Fiberglass

Bayliner has NEVER used fiberglass fuel tanks that I am aware of, besides that, I don't thing a fiberglass gas tank is even legal anymore. You don't have to believe me, call Bayliner Monday, toll free at 877-861-6494 and give them your Hull ID number just for varification.

 

[Don S]

Re: Ethanol & Fiberglass

Since we obviously posted at the same time, be sure to give them a call. They will know if there is any problems with "YOUR" tank material (Whatever it is) and E10 fuels.

 

[Buttanic]

Re: Ethanol & Fiberglass

The only prohibited fuel tank material is ternplate.

http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/boatbuilder/fuel/183-512-a.htm

 

[Don S]

Re: Ethanol & Fiberglass

Read this from Merc in regards to Ethanol and storage.

http://www.mercurymarine.com/ethanol2

 

[Hank285]

Re: Ethanol & Fiberglass

Thanks for the link Don. Thats a good read and answered all my questions. Ill call Bayliner tomorrow and ask about my type of tank. Thanks.