HT32BSX115
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That being said, phase separation is pretty much an overblown problem and if you get your fuel from a reliable source and/or make sure you gas cap is on tight you would never have an issue.
Yes you are quite right............... it is very overblown.................... Most marketers of fuel "driers" for marine use talk more about condensation and how great their product is at taking "care" of that source of water. Fact is........problematic water intrusion is not from condensation (even though many think or claim it is)
Water intrusion is usually from fuel contamination from the source (retail or wholesale distributors) or from water leaking in through poorly sealed fill caps and vents etc. This produces far more water in the tank that could possibly occur due to condensation or that be mitigated by dumping in another alcohol. [SEE: http://www.yachtsurvey.com/myth_of_condensation_in_fuel_tanks.htm ]
As always, unfortunately, there simply IS NO "Mechanic-In-A-Can"