According to the May 2008 edition (page 7) of BoatUS Magazine, beginning Jan. 1, 2009; gasoline sold for use in boats in Oregon will be exempt from the 2007 law requiring that all fuel contain 10% ethanol. The bill was signed into law on March 11, and also applies to aircrat, ATV's, gasoline engine-powered tools and classic cars.
One of the main reasons given for the exemption is the problems ethanol causes in boats! BoatUS began the article by stating that: "in what boating groups hope will be a forerunner of things to come nationally,...."
I hope there are legal experts and others that read this site that can push to make this exemption apply to the other 49 states!
Ric
Suffolk, VA
2008; 232 Gulfstream with twin 150's forced to run on 10% ethanol fuel.
One of the main reasons given for the exemption is the problems ethanol causes in boats! BoatUS began the article by stating that: "in what boating groups hope will be a forerunner of things to come nationally,...."
I hope there are legal experts and others that read this site that can push to make this exemption apply to the other 49 states!
Ric
Suffolk, VA
2008; 232 Gulfstream with twin 150's forced to run on 10% ethanol fuel.