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I scrapped the E fuel and have been purchasing 94 Octane non-E.

I had the outboard in the shed over the winter and mice made a nest. I had to replace a fuel line. I also replaced the fuel filter. I don't think I had the fuel filter backwards, LOL. It's a 2006 outboard, but I do think it was the E10 last summer, though I didn't run the motor much from the dock in the West River. I was just a few hundred yards from the start/finish. It ran fine before winter.

Doug

Doug I have the same problem it is the. E-10 fuel I am using has a bad effect on fuel lines sets and tanks the alcohol is a severe corrosive
It also stores poorly 30 days or less forms a coating that plugs fuel systems
The marine industry is a. Causality of fuel regs
Jim Murtland

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> Joe,
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> In years past, the channel developed an S and I have run aground in the same place. I draw only 5’, so it has been worse. You night try the other side of the channel for deeper water.
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> Subject: Grounding Issue at entrance of channel leading into HerringtonHarbour North <<$174674451905$>>
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> Anyone else having trouble running aground in the center of the channel leading to North when tide is low? The problem occurs about five yards east of Number 2. In any event I am now on my third grounding (Second Wind draws 6’8”), and I have complained. Teressa Duck says that they are aware of the problem, which she says is the responsibility of the state. She asked me to to send her a formal, written complaint to help them convince the state to take action. Anyone else having trouble should contact her and weigh in. And if anyone has advice as to how to maneuver around this nuisance , please advise. (So far I have managed to plow off by turning toward the left side of the channel, but if there is a simpler solution to avoid the unwanted abrupt halt, that would be welcomed.) —Joe Howell
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> On Jun 14, 2017, at 11:51 AM, Racing Discussions <racing_discussions@hhsa.org> wrote:
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> Ted,
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> Thanks for RC! My outboard has a slight issue. I need to use some choke to keep some rpms up. I have taken the carb apart and cleaned it. So, I think it is something else, or I missed a jet. It still seems like a fuel issue. Anyway, I have been sailing and or motor sailing back from the finish when there is only a potential kt or so difference.
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> Finishing at the back at A makes for a bit of trek back to Town Point Marina, and then add a 10 min drive around (not so bad). 1 crew is out for the summer, he picked up a gig as water taxi in NAP Town. Two other crew are hit or miss. So, not a lot of crew for the post race events.
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> A race ~1 hr is the key to getting to dock bar in a timely manner. Falling off winds makes the 1 hr tough when you are a 234 PHRF. Shortening the starting leg would help, especially if there is a delay in the start or light winds at the start.
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Anyone else having trouble running aground in the center of the channel leading to North when tide is low? The problem occurs  about five yards east of Number 2. In any event I am now on my third grounding (Second Wind draws 6’8”), and I have complained. Teressa Duck says that they are aware of the problem, which she says  is the responsibility of the state. She asked me to to send her a formal, written complaint to help them  convince the state to take action. Anyone else having trouble should contact her and weigh in. And if anyone has advice as to how to maneuver around this nuisance , please advise. (So far I have managed to plow off by turning toward  the left side of the channel, but if there is a simpler solution to avoid the unwanted abrupt halt, that would be welcomed.)  —Joe Howell