Marina fuel. Know what you are getting

[Parkerman]

So I fueled up a few weekends ago at a marina fuel dock, something I rarely do as I trailer and opted for the cheaper fuel prices on land. My decision to pay more on the water was intentional figuring I would avoid E 10 and hopefully avoid any fuel issues. Pay now or pay later was my thinking. Half way through my fill up I asked the dock boy if the fuel was Ethanol free. He said "no, same stuff you buy on land, E 10, Delaware requires they use the 10% ethanol.

I should have asked before pumping but I assumed.

 

[Parker23]

yep.............

 

[Megabyte]

I avoided E10 for a long time until it became almost impossible to find non-E10 fuel.
As it turned out, it ended up being a non-issue for me.

While burning that first tankful of E10, I changed the fuel filter monthly for the first season.
Not sure if it was worth it, but I never had an issue, and have had no issues since.

I wouldn't stress over it. Continue your maintenance schedule and add amendments as needed, and you should be fine.

 

[Brent]

I use a Mr Funnel when I add gas to remove water and debris, and bought it from Harbor Freight for $12.

 

[jacksdad]

Did the exact same thing. Noticed after about 20 gallons and shut off immediately. Went out in the ocean and burned it as quickly as i could!

Fortunately we have a local place that sells non-E 89 and it's on the way back from the ramp!