Why a water separator?

[sasto]

Re: Why a water separator?

I have a 30 year old water separator on a boat. You can get a water separator filter that looks just like the on on your boat, just dosen't have the drain on the bottom. I have used them in place of my factory installed external fuel filter, had it fill with water, removed , emptied , reinstalled it and went on our way.

I see most here don't have the problem with water in fuel as I have. The boats I run are always or almost always in the water and fueled up at marinas. I check separators after every trip. I have seen first hand what can happen in a crouded inlet or entering a marina and have engine failure due to water filled separators. Do what makes you comfortable. Happy and safe boating is a never ending learning expierence.

 

[Fishermark]

Re: Why a water separator?

I've briefly looked at these filters and all it looks like it is an additional drain on the lowest part of the filter for the water to settle.

If you do decide to put one on your boat, be sure to get one for an inboard / sterndrive. NOT one for an outboard. There are different requirements for the two. For an enclosed space like an inboard / sterndrive you want one that has a metal screw on canister - like an oil filter.

 

[Lou C]

Re: Why a water separator?

Racor makes them in their own mount size, the Merc mount and an OMC/Volvo mount. You must use the one with the metal bowl if you have an I/O. It's also a good idea to put some gas resistant sealer on the threads of the drain bolt. These filters are superior, they filter better and can hold a lot more water than the cheaper ones...

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Why a water separator?

trust me.
support your local tech, they need shoes too.
dont even consider using a water seperator or changing it.\

 

[sasto]

Re: Why a water separator?

trust me.
support your local tech, they need shoes too.
dont even consider using a water seperator or changing it.\

I like your thinking, rodbolt