Will Politics Trump Science in Ethanol Debate?

July 23rd 2009
The comment period on the proposed shift from 10% to 15% Ethanol in motor fuel generated full-scale opposition from the boating public, but there are powerful lobbies involved as the debate moves towards the U.S. Congress.
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Tags: boats.com, EPA, Ethanol, Fuel, NMMA

Outboard Expert: 5 Ways to Avoid Engine Trouble This Season

June 13th 2009
Keep your outboard happy and don't miss a day on the water.
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Tags: Fuel, Fuel filter, Fuel stabilizer, impeller, marine batteries, propellers, shafts and seals

MariStar 280 SST, Tow-Boat Evolutionary

June 13th 2009
MasterCraft's proven 280 SST has ushered the boatbuilder into new waters.
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Tags: Fuel, Maristar 280 SST, MasterCraft, MasterCraft Maristar 280 SST, powerboat

Outboard Expert: Ethanol Alert!

May 1st 2009
How you can help stop the E15 fuel petition...and why you should!
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Tags: Environment, Ethanol, Fuel, Fuel filter, Fuel stabilizer, Marine engines

Basic Sailing and Seamanship: Don’t Be Fuelish

April 6th 2008
Even sailers need to worry about fuel consumption-here's how to avoid coming up short.
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Tags: Fuel, How To, Sailing, Seamanship

Ethanol and Winterizing: What You Need to Know

October 18th 2007
Fuel additive complicates winter lay-up.
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Tags: cold weather, E-10, Ethanol, Fuel, Winterizing

The Outboard Expert: Fuel Economy Secrets

May 30th 2007
Hot tips for stretching your fuel dollar.
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Tags: Fuel, Fuel economy

The Outboard Expert: Ethanol Issues

April 5th 2007
Hot tips for protecting your engine from common fuel additive.
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Tags: Ethanol, Fuel

The Outboard Expert: Oil Essentials

March 13th 2007
Marine oil standard is the formula for long engine life.
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Tags: Fuel

Mercury Marine Developing Alternative Fuel Engines For U.S. Military

May 12th 2003
FOND DU LAC, Wisc. — Mercury Marine will soon be supplying alternative fuel marine engines for the U.S. Military. The development of specialized marine engines is in response to a recent directive by the Department of Defense that it will cease the transportation of gasoline on ships or aircraft by 2010. Mercury's Racing division has ...
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Tags: alternative Fuel, Fuel, Mercury, Mercury Marine, Mercury Racing