You’ve probably heard the infamous saying: “You are what you eat.”
Essentially, this means that the foods and drinks you put in your body have a direct effect on your health and well-being. If you nourish your body with the right ‘fuel’, it will perform better. If you eat a lot of junk food and drink a lot of soda, your health will suffer.
This saying can be also used in “your boat is what you fuel”.
There might be a little far-fetched. However, this could explain why your yacht should be fuelling with good quality fuel.
Clean, fresh fuel will maximise engine performance and give you peace of mind to enjoy boating. Boats with either gasoline or diesel engines can suffer poor performance and damage if their fuel is contaminated.
There are many varying types of fuel contamination found in diesel and it only takes one type to cause a breakdown to your uninterrupted power system.
Water contamination is the big engine killer and nothing is worse than starting up your boat at the start of Spring only to find issues.
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How does it happen?
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Water in fuels may be either fresh or salt and may be present either as dissolved or free water. Water is the most common contaminant found in both gas and diesel fuel. Water in gas is quite common in pleasure boats that go unused for prolonged periods. Air in less-than-full fuel tanks contains moisture. Over time this moisture condenses in the tank and is one reason why, tanks should be topped off during storage periods, leaving less room for condensation. Water can also intrude storage tanks through poorly sealed fuel caps and vents during boat fueling.
Taking care of your boat before the damage is a simple measure to reduce the significant costs and stress caused by potentially avoidable issues.
If your boat experiences any of the symptoms of contaminated fuel listed above, you should start by examining your boat’s fuel filters. The only real cures for fuel contamination are to completely replace the fuel or find a local fuelling company to do fuel polishing (filtration) along with a thorough tank cleaning.
If you are on the lookout for a professional service for your boat, please checked out Fuegy.
Fuegy Clients enjoy:
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Free on-vessel tank inspection
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Free service check from our Chief Technician
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The highest standard of Euro V Diesel polished and filtered to guarantee quality
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Fuel Suppliers Royal Dutch Shell & Caltex, with full fuel specs provided
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Discount to market prices
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After-sales service
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All major credit cards, cash, cheque and RHKYC & ABC Membership Cards accepted.
