Recent content by Quimbys

This article and photo make a lot of sense for my situation! Ethanol Article

I will definitely investigate these sources, but I’m feeling quite certain Ethanol is to blame and I need to start using a stabilizer!

Yes, I live in the Southern California beach area and the fuel has some Ethanol.

Just pulled the sending unit and here’s what the 50 gallons looks like. You can see a little white stuff on the bottom- it’s not too bad. Tank is stamped 1994.

Filter is less than 30 hours old.

Thank YOU!!! I don’t think the fuel source is at fault. The 100 gallons of fuel has been exchanged a few times over the last 6 months due to running the boat, and from reliable sources, so it’s fresh. My hypothesis is that somehow I’m getting dirty bilge water intrusion somehow, but no fuel...

I need some advice. There is no fuel in my bilge, but upon having issues with my engine not running well and having multiple fuel pumps die on me, I decided to check the condition of my fuel by emptying the contents of my fuel/water separator filter into a water bottle (see picture above). The...

Thanks! I had it painted with Awl Grip. So far I am really happy with how it came out!

Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself. My wife and I recently relocated a beautiful 2320 Extended Cabin from the east coast to Southern California. She's powered by a NEW Marine Power 5.7 EFI with a Volvo Penta Duo Prop. I have already learned a lot about these great boats on this page, so...