Re: Gas and Diesel Fuel treatment
Here's what Crusader recommends. Use Sta-Bil when using E10 or greater. This applies to running, not just storage. Static stored boats (trailer or rack storage) are much more succeptible to E10 related problems. The constant "stirring" of boats stored in the water minimizes the effect on the fuel tank. E10 does loosen and dislodge build-up of foreign material in tanks and lines. This is what causes the filters to initally clog when you start using it.
The fuel looses octane and stability much faster than conventional gasoline so they suggest you "do not" keep your tank full, rather fill it prior to running and do not refill it until the start of your next trip.
They have also removed the pre-filter (screen) which was always installed on the inlet side of the fuel pump and require a Racor type fuel water seperator be installed between the tank and the engine.
I know this may be contrary to what is recommended by other manufacturers, but that is how they feel and they are now including this information in their owners manuals and requiring boat manufacturers to install these new filters in all Crusader and PCM powered boats.
