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Boots posted 01-04-2009 01:37 PM ET (US)
I have a 17'SSL w/2006 90 hp Suzuki. This year I have to start using 10% ethanol fuel. What would be the best inline fuel/water filter. They really need to have ethanol free fuel for boaters!
jimh posted 01-04-2009 04:45 PM ET (US)
I use a RACOR. See
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/ fuelFilterTest-TrailerBoatsMag.pdf
Bulldog posted 01-04-2009 07:24 PM ET (US)
If you already decided on going with a filter/ water seperator, I think the models with the clear bowls that allow you to see what is in the filter is the way to go. A filter that seperates the water is great when it isn't full, I have twin filters (Racor) on my boat and can tell at a glance what is in the bottom of my filters. Stainless brackets are pretty neat also........Jack
dino54904 posted 01-05-2009 11:37 AM ET (US)
Ditto on the Racor with the clear bowl. They are easy to install and allow you to visually monitor what is floating around your fuel and being filtered.
AZdave posted 01-06-2009 05:31 PM ET (US)
The Racor allows you to drain the separated water, so leave some clearance under it for a coontainer. Dave
AZdave posted 01-06-2009 07:12 PM ET (US)
My previous post would be only for those with raccoons in their fuel systems. Otherwisw, a container would be enough;-)
Chuck Tribolet posted 01-07-2009 08:15 PM ET (US)
AZdave: ???
All: Racor is the brand you can take to the bank.
All: ??? I've had to run E10 in California for several years.
No filter, no problem. I do run the boat most weekends.
Don't get paranoid.

Chuck

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Author	Topic: Fuel filter
Boots	posted 01-04-2009 01:37 PM ET (US) I have a 17'SSL w/2006 90 hp Suzuki. This year I have to start using 10% ethanol fuel. What would be the best inline fuel/water filter. They really need to have ethanol free fuel for boaters!
jimh	posted 01-04-2009 04:45 PM ET (US) I use a RACOR. See http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/ fuelFilterTest-TrailerBoatsMag.pdf
Bulldog	posted 01-04-2009 07:24 PM ET (US) If you already decided on going with a filter/ water seperator, I think the models with the clear bowls that allow you to see what is in the filter is the way to go. A filter that seperates the water is great when it isn't full, I have twin filters (Racor) on my boat and can tell at a glance what is in the bottom of my filters. Stainless brackets are pretty neat also........Jack
dino54904	posted 01-05-2009 11:37 AM ET (US) Ditto on the Racor with the clear bowl. They are easy to install and allow you to visually monitor what is floating around your fuel and being filtered.
AZdave	posted 01-06-2009 05:31 PM ET (US) The Racor allows you to drain the separated water, so leave some clearance under it for a coontainer. Dave
AZdave	posted 01-06-2009 07:12 PM ET (US) My previous post would be only for those with raccoons in their fuel systems. Otherwisw, a container would be enough;-)
Chuck Tribolet	posted 01-07-2009 08:15 PM ET (US) AZdave: ??? All: Racor is the brand you can take to the bank. All: ??? I've had to run E10 in California for several years. No filter, no problem. I do run the boat most weekends. Don't get paranoid. Chuck