Save our motors

[David Massey]

Hey all,



I received this from a member on another forum I am involved with who received it from BoatUS. Take the time to check out this link. I went to it and sent my opinion in and it took all of about 20 seconds.



Dear BoatUS Member:



We need your help!



Strong pro-ethanol advocates are pushing the Obama Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase ethanol levels in gasoline to 15% (E15). As you may have read in BoatUS Magazine, ethanol at the currently allowed 10% (E10) level has been shown to cause significant problems for some marine engines and boat fuel systems.

to send comments (due before May 21) directly to EPA. It doesn

 

[mike mcmenamin]

guys:

Have any of you tried to contact your local airport. You may be able to make a deal with the fixed base operator (F.B.O.). Most of these guys are hurting for more business. The fuel may be more expensive, but I will guarantee you wil have no extenders or additives, just pure 96+ LL (low lead) octane. This is per the F.A.A..





Bill

 

[Berry Lindley]

Sent mine in a few weeks ago.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Bill, 96 octane would trash your outboard.



TOXIC