[Rhodes22-list] Sta Bil has new product for outboards!

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Mike,
I really have to laugh - here we are in our Rhodes, sipping two-three gallons per year, trying to mix Sta Bil at 8oz per 80 gallons in a 3 gallon tank.  An eyedropper application!
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: "Michael D. Weisner" <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
>Sent: Jul 16, 2008 11:36 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Sta Bil has new product for outboards!
>
>Art,
>
>Sta-Bil is less expensive at Defender (www.defender.com p/n:751633, $11.95, 
>8oz=80gals.)
>
>You might also want to investigate the following:
>    MDR E-Zorb Fuel Stabilizer  #300047    16oz (320 gals)    $14.71 
>(Defender)
>    Pri-G Gasoline Treatment      #1444900  16oz (256 gals)    $23.99  (West 
>Marine)
>
>The Pri-G also claims to refresh old fuel to "refinery fresh" by preventing 
>gum and varnish formation as well as treating the phase separation noted in 
>E-10.  They claim storage capability of years 
>(http://www.priproducts.com/prigproduct.htm .)  E-Zorb claims to emulsify 
>ethanol and water so that they may be burned.  Most reviews of E-Zorb and 
>Sta-Bil note that the fuel should be consumed within 60 days, although both 
>are sold for "winterizing" fuel.  All are compatible with 2- and 4-cycle 
>engines.
>
>The cautions regarding the use of ethanol mixes in marine applications come 
>down to this:
>
>    1.    Ethanol is a great solvent and may dissolve old varnish and gum in 
>the
>                system (tank, hoses, engine, etc.)  We used to call this an 
>"engine
>                cleaning gasoline" (remember the Mobil washing machine?) 
>After
>                a few tanks of E-10, your fuel system will be ethanol clean. 
>Until then
>                most manufacturers recommend filter changes at 10-20 hours 
>of operation.
>
>    2.    Ethanol may dissolve fuel system components such as hoses and 
>certain
>                poorly made fiberglass tanks.  Since 1980, the USCG has 
>required all
>                marine components (hoses, seals, etc.) to be ethanol or 
>alcohol compatible.
>                If you use a plastic fuel tank all should be fine.  If in 
>doubt, buy new
>                hoses (or tank.)
>
>    3.    Ethanol mixes attract water vapor and separate from the gasoline.
>                To remedy this, pick up the tank and mix the fuel regularly 
>to prevent.
>                If concerned, use one of the above stabilizers.
>
>Since most of us use our engines for infrequent short runs and keep fuel for 
>next year, the use of a stabilizer product such as Pri-G may be the best 
>solution.
>
>Mike
>s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
>Nissequogue River, NY
>
>
>From: "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net>Sent: Wednesday, July 
>16, 2008 10:05 AM
>> Thanks, Ed.  This really helpful.  I found it in stock, no problem, at 
>> West.  Their product# is 9240227.
>> Art
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>>From: Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net>
>>>Sent: Jul 16, 2008 9:12 AM
>>>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>>Subject: [Rhodes22-list]  Sta Bil has new product for outboards!
>>>
>>>
>>>See this:
>>>
>>>http://www.sta-bil.com/sta-bil/stabil_marine.htm
>>>
>>>They must monitor this list.  Recalling some discussions in the past.
>>>
>>>Ed K
>>>Greenville, SC, USA
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