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On this page are issues that cause a lot of discussion pro and con in the boating community. These are my opinions. As with most things, there are two sides to every issue. I hope that these will give you food for thought and maybe contribute to a better understanding of the issues involved.

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The Latest on Ethanol and New Research on Isobutanol (Butanol)

This is an update to what I wrote several years ago on Ethanol. See Much Ado About Ethanol. New research on the affects of ethanol on marine engines has been going on under the sponsorship of NMMA,  ABYC,  BOATUS, and others.   Some of this is a breakthrough.  Isobutanol has been found to be an excellent replacement for ethanol, and has none of the drawbacks.  It doesn't damage engines and tanks, and doesn't degrade engine performance.  More testing needs to be done but this is very encouraging. The EPA may allow usage of Butanol as an alternative to Ethanol.  But rather than try to summarize them here I am going to provide links to the articles.

Marine Industry Evaluates Alternative Biofuel http://www.soundingsonline.com/news/todays-top-stories/287319-marine-industry-evaluates-alternative-biofuel

Alcohol And Boat Engines: Is there another way? http://www.boatus.com/foundation/findings/new_alcohol_boating.htm

Three Ethanol Myths Clarified:  http://www.boatus.com/magazine/2011/december/ethanol.asp

NMMA: Isobutanol a promising alternative biofuel : http://www.boatingindustry.com/news/2011/11/18/nmma-isobutanol-a-promising-alternative-biofuel/

Summer Butanol Evaluation Presentation:  http://www.scribd.com/doc/73160648/Summer-Butanol-Evaluation-Presentation

Butanol on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butanol_fuel

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BATTERIES: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.
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Batteries and Chargers
Grounding. Our connection to the earth.
Portable Generators On boats. Pro and Con?

Corrosion On Boats

Boat Load Capacity VS Available Seating and the Formula for Persons
How Many People Is Too Many?
Stability on Small Boats

HIN 101 For Boat Owners

Fiberglass over wood or not?


Aluminum Tanks and Boats: To Paint or Not to Paint?
Much Ado About Ethanol

 

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