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What they think of Ethanol and Boats in Australia
Ethanol threat still real - boating industry at most risk
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The
political leader of Australia's most populous state, NSW Premier Barry
O'Farrell announced on Monday night that his cabinet had scrapped an
unpopular ban on regular unleaded petrol, which critics had claimed
would drive up prices. But marine industry pundits are convinced there
are only dangers to boats and increased expense for boaties.
E10
is a huge risk to small boats, says marine researcher Gary Fooks. 'It
dissolves and corrodes fuel tanks, damages fuel lines and fittings
resulting in written off outboard. Maritime Safety NSW, the Qld
government and BP have all issued warnings about E10 and boats.'
http://www.sail-world.com/index.cfm?Nid=93469&refre=y&ntid=0&rid=4
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