capaticy plate
 

I have to tell you when it comes to luck I have the worse!!

I finally decided on a boat and purchased it.

1990 Maxum 18ft 1800SR
Open bow 135hp Merc I/o

I was sittin at the local Notary Tag center getting it all registered and
legal. When the guy asked me for the capacity plate information....

There is no tag/sticker indication of any capacity information nowhere!!

What is the information of this plate that I need? I can apply to the boat
commission to issue me a new tag but that does not help getting her
registered now. What should it read please?


Thanks!!!!!

Tim

capaticy plate
 

On Jul 3, 10:22*am, "Jeepinit" wrote:
I have to tell you when it comes to luck I have the worse!!

I finally decided on a boat and purchased it.

1990 Maxum 18ft 1800SR
Open bow 135hp Merc I/o

I was sittin at the local Notary Tag center getting it all registered and
legal. *When the guy asked me for the capacity plate information....

There is no tag/sticker indication of any capacity information nowhere!!

What is the information of this plate that I need? *I can apply to the boat
commission to issue me a new tag but that does not help getting her
registered now. *What should it read please?

Thanks!!!!!

Tim

Go he
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/educati...atbuilders.pdf
and look to page 36 of the pdf file...HTH

Scotty from SmallBoats.com
RowdyMouseRacing.com
Trip-Reports.com where did you go today?

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Jeepinit wrote:
I have to tell you when it comes to luck I have the worse!!

I finally decided on a boat and purchased it.

1990 Maxum 18ft 1800SR
Open bow 135hp Merc I/o

I was sittin at the local Notary Tag center getting it all registered and
legal. When the guy asked me for the capacity plate information....

There is no tag/sticker indication of any capacity information nowhere!!

What is the information of this plate that I need? I can apply to the boat
commission to issue me a new tag but that does not help getting her
registered now. What should it read please?


Thanks!!!!!

Tim





Maxum has factories in Salisbury, MD, and Pipestone, MN. You might try
calling the factory and asking for customer service. Or try a local
Maxum dealer.

capaticy plate
 

On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:22:42 -0400, "Jeepinit"
wrote:

I have to tell you when it comes to luck I have the worse!!

I finally decided on a boat and purchased it.

1990 Maxum 18ft 1800SR
Open bow 135hp Merc I/o

I was sittin at the local Notary Tag center getting it all registered and
legal. When the guy asked me for the capacity plate information....

There is no tag/sticker indication of any capacity information nowhere!!

Has to be permanetly fixed at or near the operator's position. Has to
- it's got to be there.

On an inboard/IO there isn't a horsepower rating - only weight and
passenger information.

It will be yellow and black plastic plaque.

Off hand, at eighteen feet, I'd guess 1,200 pds gear and people with a
six person capacity, but don't take that for granted - it may be WAY
different.

I'm sure you will find the capacity plate.

capaticy plate
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote
Has to be permanetly fixed at or near the operator's position. Has to
- it's got to be there.

As I understand the law, the manufacturer has to put a capacity label there,
but there's no law against an owner removing it. Kind of like those tags on
mattresses. That's only at the fed level; there may be other state laws that
apply. A Maxum dealer should be able to get the OP a new one if his is
missing.

capaticy plate
 

On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:39:44 -0400, "Ernest Scribbler"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote
Has to be permanetly fixed at or near the operator's position. Has to
- it's got to be there.

As I understand the law, the manufacturer has to put a capacity label there,
but there's no law against an owner removing it. Kind of like those tags on
mattresses. That's only at the fed level; there may be other state laws that
apply. A Maxum dealer should be able to get the OP a new one if his is
missing.

No. The CFR says all boats have to have the capacity plate. If you
have seperate insurance for your boat, the company may hold you liable
for any claims if one isn't present and you overload the boat.

There is a way to rebadge the boat by changing propulsion or
decreasing the number of people allowed on board, but it has to be
there.

CFR 183.23 and 183.25

http://tinyurl.com/5szakh

capaticy plate
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:39:44 -0400, "Ernest Scribbler"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote
Has to be permanetly fixed at or near the operator's position. Has to
- it's got to be there.

As I understand the law, the manufacturer has to put a capacity label
there,
but there's no law against an owner removing it. Kind of like those tags
on
mattresses. That's only at the fed level; there may be other state laws
that
apply. A Maxum dealer should be able to get the OP a new one if his is
missing.

No. The CFR says all boats have to have the capacity plate. If you
have seperate insurance for your boat, the company may hold you liable
for any claims if one isn't present and you overload the boat.

There is a way to rebadge the boat by changing propulsion or
decreasing the number of people allowed on board, but it has to be
there.

CFR 183.23 and 183.25

http://tinyurl.com/5szakh

All boats do not have to have a capacity plate stating the number of
passengers and weight. I think it is only up to 20' of boat. After that
it requires a statement placard / plate that says that the boat manufacture
conforms to all Coast Guard applicable laws.

capaticy plate
 

On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:02:26 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
.. .
On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:39:44 -0400, "Ernest Scribbler"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote
Has to be permanetly fixed at or near the operator's position. Has to
- it's got to be there.

As I understand the law, the manufacturer has to put a capacity label
there,
but there's no law against an owner removing it. Kind of like those tags
on
mattresses. That's only at the fed level; there may be other state laws
that
apply. A Maxum dealer should be able to get the OP a new one if his is
missing.

No. The CFR says all boats have to have the capacity plate. If you
have seperate insurance for your boat, the company may hold you liable
for any claims if one isn't present and you overload the boat.

There is a way to rebadge the boat by changing propulsion or
decreasing the number of people allowed on board, but it has to be
there.

CFR 183.23 and 183.25

http://tinyurl.com/5szakh

All boats do not have to have a capacity plate stating the number of
passengers and weight. I think it is only up to 20' of boat. After that
it requires a statement placard / plate that says that the boat manufacture
conforms to all Coast Guard applicable laws.

Yes Bill - and what are the applicable laws?

What - you been taking Harry lessons? :)

capaticy plate
 

I contacted a Maxum Dealer they told me 8 people 2130 weight 200 hp. She
also is sending me a form for a request for a new capacity plate.

I used the information she gave me to finalize the paperwork. I will
request a new plate. If it is in fact different ....that will be the next
saga.

This group is great I look forward to boating and spending sometime learning
and reading here!..Thank you all I appreciate it greatly!

Tim


"Jeepinit" wrote in message
. ..
I have to tell you when it comes to luck I have the worse!!

I finally decided on a boat and purchased it.

1990 Maxum 18ft 1800SR
Open bow 135hp Merc I/o

I was sittin at the local Notary Tag center getting it all registered and
legal. When the guy asked me for the capacity plate information....

There is no tag/sticker indication of any capacity information nowhere!!

What is the information of this plate that I need? I can apply to the
boat
commission to issue me a new tag but that does not help getting her
registered now. What should it read please?


Thanks!!!!!

Tim

capaticy plate
 

On Jul 3, 3:02*pm, "Calif Bill" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:8c6q64hl4sn26h4p6s94nhi6ne80veoleb@4ax .com...



On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:39:44 -0400, "Ernest Scribbler"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote
Has to be permanetly fixed at or near the operator's position. *Has to
- it's got to be there.

As I understand the law, the manufacturer has to put a capacity label
there,
but there's no law against an owner removing it. Kind of like those tags
on
mattresses. That's only at the fed level; there may be other state laws
that
apply. A Maxum dealer should be able to get the OP a new one if his is
missing.

No. *The CFR says all boats have to have the capacity plate. *If you
have seperate insurance for your boat, the company may hold you liable
for any claims if one isn't present and you overload the boat.

There is a way to rebadge the boat by changing propulsion or
decreasing the number of people allowed on board, but it has to be
there.

CFR 183.23 and 183.25

http://tinyurl.com/5szakh

All boats do not have to have a capacity plate stating the number of
passengers and weight. *I think it is only up to 20' of boat. * After that
it requires a statement placard / plate that says that the boat manufacture
conforms to all *Coast Guard applicable laws.

Agreed. My smaller boats had/has one.........the larger boats did not.

capaticy plate
 

On Jul 3, 3:21*pm, "Jeepinit" wrote:
I contacted a Maxum Dealer they told me 8 people 2130 weight 200 hp. *She
also is sending me a form for a request for a new capacity plate.

I used the information she gave me to finalize the paperwork. *I will
request a new plate. *If it is in fact different ....that will be the next
saga.

Please understand that 8 is the maximum capacity and certainly not
recommended on an 18 foot bowrider.

capaticy plate
 

JimH wrote:
On Jul 3, 3:02 pm, "Calif Bill" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:8c6q64hl4sn26h4p6s94nhi6ne80veoleb@4ax .com...



On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:39:44 -0400, "Ernest Scribbler"
wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote
Has to be permanetly fixed at or near the operator's position. Has to
- it's got to be there.
As I understand the law, the manufacturer has to put a capacity label
there,
but there's no law against an owner removing it. Kind of like those tags
on
mattresses. That's only at the fed level; there may be other state laws
that
apply. A Maxum dealer should be able to get the OP a new one if his is
missing.
No. The CFR says all boats have to have the capacity plate. If you
have seperate insurance for your boat, the company may hold you liable
for any claims if one isn't present and you overload the boat.
There is a way to rebadge the boat by changing propulsion or
decreasing the number of people allowed on board, but it has to be
there.
CFR 183.23 and 183.25
http://tinyurl.com/5szakh
All boats do not have to have a capacity plate stating the number of
passengers and weight. I think it is only up to 20' of boat. After that
it requires a statement placard / plate that says that the boat manufacture
conforms to all Coast Guard applicable laws.

Agreed. My smaller boats had/has one.........the larger boats did not.


My 25' Parker had one. I don't remember the number, might have been 12
or 14, but whatever it was, the passenger capacity was colossal, in my
mind, for a boat that size. Most I ever had aboard for fishing
was...four passenger/guests.

capaticy plate
 

JimH wrote:
On Jul 3, 3:21 pm, "Jeepinit" wrote:
I contacted a Maxum Dealer they told me 8 people 2130 weight 200 hp. She
also is sending me a form for a request for a new capacity plate.

I used the information she gave me to finalize the paperwork. I will
request a new plate. If it is in fact different ....that will be the next
saga.

Please understand that 8 is the maximum capacity and certainly not
recommended on an 18 foot bowrider.


That's one thing I notice a lot out on the Bay...small boats,
14-footers, with four or five passengers, and not much freeboard left.
I pretty much can guess what would happen if they got hit by the wake
from one of those Xanadu barges that roar by, bows up in the air and
wakes the size of a small roller coaster.

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What - you been taking Harry lessons? :)

C'mon Tom, that was uneccessary, and a low blow to boot. g

--Mike

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:02:26 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
. ..
On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:39:44 -0400, "Ernest Scribbler"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote
Has to be permanetly fixed at or near the operator's position. Has to
- it's got to be there.

As I understand the law, the manufacturer has to put a capacity label
there,
but there's no law against an owner removing it. Kind of like those tags
on
mattresses. That's only at the fed level; there may be other state laws
that
apply. A Maxum dealer should be able to get the OP a new one if his is
missing.

No. The CFR says all boats have to have the capacity plate. If you
have seperate insurance for your boat, the company may hold you liable
for any claims if one isn't present and you overload the boat.

There is a way to rebadge the boat by changing propulsion or
decreasing the number of people allowed on board, but it has to be
there.

CFR 183.23 and 183.25

http://tinyurl.com/5szakh

All boats do not have to have a capacity plate stating the number of
passengers and weight. I think it is only up to 20' of boat. After that
it requires a statement placard / plate that says that the boat
manufacture
conforms to all Coast Guard applicable laws.

Yes Bill - and what are the applicable laws?

What - you been taking Harry lessons? :)

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On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:36:32 -0700, "Mike" wrote:

C'mon Tom, that was uneccessary, and a low blow to boot. g

Finest kind as we used to say around Havard Yard. :)

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:02:26 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
. ..
On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:39:44 -0400, "Ernest Scribbler"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote
Has to be permanetly fixed at or near the operator's position. Has to
- it's got to be there.

As I understand the law, the manufacturer has to put a capacity label
there,
but there's no law against an owner removing it. Kind of like those tags
on
mattresses. That's only at the fed level; there may be other state laws
that
apply. A Maxum dealer should be able to get the OP a new one if his is
missing.

No. The CFR says all boats have to have the capacity plate. If you
have seperate insurance for your boat, the company may hold you liable
for any claims if one isn't present and you overload the boat.

There is a way to rebadge the boat by changing propulsion or
decreasing the number of people allowed on board, but it has to be
there.

CFR 183.23 and 183.25

http://tinyurl.com/5szakh

All boats do not have to have a capacity plate stating the number of
passengers and weight. I think it is only up to 20' of boat. After that
it requires a statement placard / plate that says that the boat
manufacture
conforms to all Coast Guard applicable laws.

Yes Bill - and what are the applicable laws?

What - you been taking Harry lessons? :)

Nope. I am smarter. :) When I bought my boat, I asked about a capacity
plate and was told by the manufacturer, that my size boat only required the
complies with regs tag. They have to know the regs. I just have to put
money in the boat.

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"Ernest Scribbler" wrote in message
. ..
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote
Has to be permanetly fixed at or near the operator's position. Has to
- it's got to be there.

As I understand the law, the manufacturer has to put a capacity label
there, but there's no law against an owner removing it. Kind of like those
tags on mattresses. That's only at the fed level; there may be other state
laws that apply. A Maxum dealer should be able to get the OP a new one if
his is missing.

The only reason to ever remove it would be if it was stolen. Serial
numbers....

I would NEVER buy a boat minus those tags. In our area, it is also
required.

capaticy plate
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote
there's no law against an owner removing it.
The CFR says all boats have to have the capacity plate.

I stand corrected. [sewingtagsbackonmatresses.avi]

Fuel Update
 

What is the prescribed fuel for a 2005 Merc Tracker 60 HP Two stroke ? It
adds its own oil to the mix but will Regular unleaded (87 octane) work ?
I saw a local gas station advertising "Boat Gas" but don't know what they re
selling.
BTW: I don't have the boat/motor here yet, its coming up from Florida next
month so I can't RTFM
BTW2: Reg Unl here is sold in liters (think Quarts) @ $ 140.9 That's
working out to $ 5.32 gallon and a NEW tax kicks in that should push
it up to $ 5.40..SWMBO says its up to 145.9 today, thats $ 5.51 US gallon
OUCH !

When I had my Bayliner 2350 back in the 80's, "Marine gas" was Regular
LEADED gas and was about 15
cents/Gal cheaper (72 cents) than "road" gas because there were no "Highway"
taxes on it.Do they still sell "marked gas" (No/Low tax) for farm/off road
purposes ? Is it UNLEADED ?
Will that work in a two stroke (if I could find any)?

Fuel Update
 

On Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:45:30 GMT, "Rudy"
wrote:

What is the prescribed fuel for a 2005 Merc Tracker 60 HP Two stroke ? It
adds its own oil to the mix but will Regular unleaded (87 octane) work ?
I saw a local gas station advertising "Boat Gas" but don't know what they re
selling.
BTW: I don't have the boat/motor here yet, its coming up from Florida next
month so I can't RTFM
BTW2: Reg Unl here is sold in liters (think Quarts) @ $ 140.9 That's
working out to $ 5.32 gallon and a NEW tax kicks in that should push
it up to $ 5.40..SWMBO says its up to 145.9 today, thats $ 5.51 US gallon
OUCH !

When I had my Bayliner 2350 back in the 80's, "Marine gas" was Regular
LEADED gas and was about 15
cents/Gal cheaper (72 cents) than "road" gas because there were no "Highway"
taxes on it.Do they still sell "marked gas" (No/Low tax) for farm/off road
purposes ? Is it UNLEADED ?
Will that work in a two stroke (if I could find any)?

Where the heck are you?

Fuel Update
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:45:30 GMT, "Rudy"
wrote:

What is the prescribed fuel for a 2005 Merc Tracker 60 HP Two stroke ? It
adds its own oil to the mix but will Regular unleaded (87 octane) work ?
I saw a local gas station advertising "Boat Gas" but don't know what they
re
selling.
BTW: I don't have the boat/motor here yet, its coming up from Florida next
month so I can't RTFM
BTW2: Reg Unl here is sold in liters (think Quarts) @ $ 140.9 That's
working out to $ 5.32 gallon and a NEW tax kicks in that should push
it up to $ 5.40..SWMBO says its up to 145.9 today, thats $ 5.51 US gallon
OUCH !

When I had my Bayliner 2350 back in the 80's, "Marine gas" was Regular
LEADED gas and was about 15
cents/Gal cheaper (72 cents) than "road" gas because there were no
"Highway"
taxes on it.Do they still sell "marked gas" (No/Low tax) for farm/off road
purposes ? Is it UNLEADED ?
Will that work in a two stroke (if I could find any)?

Where the heck are you?

Uranus? Some place off planet for leaded gas, or at least a 3rd world
country.

Fuel Update
 

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote

Where the heck are you?

What is the prescribed fuel for a 2005 Merc Tracker 60 HP Two stroke ? It
adds its own oil to the mix but will Regular unleaded (87 octane) work ?
I saw a local gas station advertising "Boat Gas" but don't know what they
re
selling.

Fuel Update
 

When I had my Bayliner 2350 back in the 80's, "Marine gas" was Regular
LEADED gas and was about 15 cents/Gal cheaper (72 cents) than "road" gas
because there were no "Highway" taxes on it.
Where the heck are you?

"Calif Bill" wrote

Uranus? Some place off planet for leaded gas, or at least a 3rd world
country.

R_E_A_D the MESSAGE S-L-O-W-L-Y, the LEADED reference was dated "In the
80's"
...anyway, I see that there isn't any real INFORMATION coming out of
KELI-Fornia, just "wise ass comments"

Fuel Update
 

On Jul 5, 7:28*pm, "Rudy" wrote:
When I had my Bayliner 2350 back in the 80's, "Marine gas" *was Regular
LEADED gas and was about 15 cents/Gal cheaper (72 cents) than "road" gas
because there were no "Highway" taxes on it.
Where the heck are you?

"Calif Bill" wrote

Uranus? *Some place off planet for leaded gas, or at least a 3rd world
country.

R_E_A_D the MESSAGE *S-L-O-W-L-Y, the LEADED reference was dated "In the
80's"
..anyway, I see that there isn't any real INFORMATION coming out of
KELI-Fornia, just "wise ass comments"

This NG is not about boats but is totally about RV's, motorcycles,
child endangerment, cell phones, fireworks and most especially about
whining about a real boating board.

Let me know if you need a link to that boating board. ;-)

Fuel Update
 

What is the prescribed fuel for a 2005 Merc Tracker 60 HP Two stroke ? It
adds its own oil to the mix but will Regular unleaded (87 octane) work ?

wrote
Anything made in the US since 1971 or so will run on unleaded, You
Tracker should do fine on regular unleaded.

Thanks, GF, sounds like a plan to me. The '08 O/B s they've put on the
SunTrackers are all 4 Strokes U/L now

BTW2: Reg Unl here is sold in liters (think Quarts) @ $ 140.9 That's
working out to $ 5.32 gallon and a NEW tax kicks in that should push
it up to $ 5.40..SWMBO says its up to 145.9 today, thats $ 5.51 US gallon
OUCH !

I went to the local marina today, they re flogging 89 Octane U/L at $ 1.76
liter which is $ 6.69 US Gal !!
92 Octane is 1.79 or $ 6.77 Gal. Its being trailered so I think I'll get it
filled at the local gas station where its "Only" $ 5.51

I guess I should call around locally (Farm Co-Op)and see about "Marked
Gas"..

Fuel Update
 

On Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:20:55 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
.. .
On Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:45:30 GMT, "Rudy"
wrote:

What is the prescribed fuel for a 2005 Merc Tracker 60 HP Two stroke ? It
adds its own oil to the mix but will Regular unleaded (87 octane) work ?
I saw a local gas station advertising "Boat Gas" but don't know what they
re
selling.
BTW: I don't have the boat/motor here yet, its coming up from Florida next
month so I can't RTFM
BTW2: Reg Unl here is sold in liters (think Quarts) @ $ 140.9 That's
working out to $ 5.32 gallon and a NEW tax kicks in that should push
it up to $ 5.40..SWMBO says its up to 145.9 today, thats $ 5.51 US gallon
OUCH !

When I had my Bayliner 2350 back in the 80's, "Marine gas" was Regular
LEADED gas and was about 15
cents/Gal cheaper (72 cents) than "road" gas because there were no
"Highway"
taxes on it.Do they still sell "marked gas" (No/Low tax) for farm/off road
purposes ? Is it UNLEADED ?
Will that work in a two stroke (if I could find any)?

Where the heck are you?

Uranus?

Brown 25? (Obscure cultural reference)

Some place off planet for leaded gas, or at least a 3rd world
country.

Obviously.

Speaking of ethanol, did you see that news report on the subsidies the
agricultural sector is getting for ethanol production?

It's unreal.

We're being held hostage to the farmers.

Fuel Update
 

JimH wrote:
On Jul 5, 7:28 pm, "Rudy" wrote:
When I had my Bayliner 2350 back in the 80's, "Marine gas" was Regular
LEADED gas and was about 15 cents/Gal cheaper (72 cents) than "road" gas
because there were no "Highway" taxes on it.
Where the heck are you?
"Calif Bill" wrote

Uranus? Some place off planet for leaded gas, or at least a 3rd world
country.
R_E_A_D the MESSAGE S-L-O-W-L-Y, the LEADED reference was dated "In the
80's"
..anyway, I see that there isn't any real INFORMATION coming out of
KELI-Fornia, just "wise ass comments"

This NG is not about boats but is totally about RV's, motorcycles,
child endangerment, cell phones, fireworks and most especially about
whining about a real boating board.

Let me know if you need a link to that boating board. ;-)

Why don't you go to the real boating board? Because you NEVER go boating.

Fuel Update
 

On Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:21:23 GMT, "Rudy"
wrote:



"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote

Where the heck are you?

What is the prescribed fuel for a 2005 Merc Tracker 60 HP Two stroke ? It
adds its own oil to the mix but will Regular unleaded (87 octane) work ?
I saw a local gas station advertising "Boat Gas" but don't know what they
are selling.

Where the heck are you?

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada

Ah - makes sense now.

To answer your first question, yes - regular unleaded will work fine
on a two stroke. I believe, not absoutely sure about this as I'm not a
Mercury guy, that it's an EFI engine which is right before they
switched the lower horsepowers over to four stroke.

I can't answer your question about "boat gas" other than to guess that
the marine trades in your area may have reduced the taxes for marine
use. It should be exactly the same as auto gas.

Fuel Update
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:20:55 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
. ..
On Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:45:30 GMT, "Rudy"
wrote:

What is the prescribed fuel for a 2005 Merc Tracker 60 HP Two stroke ?
It
adds its own oil to the mix but will Regular unleaded (87 octane) work
?
I saw a local gas station advertising "Boat Gas" but don't know what
they
re
selling.
BTW: I don't have the boat/motor here yet, its coming up from Florida
next
month so I can't RTFM
BTW2: Reg Unl here is sold in liters (think Quarts) @ $ 140.9 That's
working out to $ 5.32 gallon and a NEW tax kicks in that should push
it up to $ 5.40..SWMBO says its up to 145.9 today, thats $ 5.51 US
gallon
OUCH !

When I had my Bayliner 2350 back in the 80's, "Marine gas" was Regular
LEADED gas and was about 15
cents/Gal cheaper (72 cents) than "road" gas because there were no
"Highway"
taxes on it.Do they still sell "marked gas" (No/Low tax) for farm/off
road
purposes ? Is it UNLEADED ?
Will that work in a two stroke (if I could find any)?

Where the heck are you?

Uranus?

Brown 25? (Obscure cultural reference)

Some place off planet for leaded gas, or at least a 3rd world
country.

Obviously.

Speaking of ethanol, did you see that news report on the subsidies the
agricultural sector is getting for ethanol production?

It's unreal.

We're being held hostage to the farmers.

Did not see the report, but is one of the reason ADM has always beenone of
the biggest political money suppliers.

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Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
JimH wrote:
On Jul 5, 7:28 pm, "Rudy" wrote:
When I had my Bayliner 2350 back in the 80's, "Marine gas" was
Regular
LEADED gas and was about 15 cents/Gal cheaper (72 cents) than
"road" gas
because there were no "Highway" taxes on it.
Where the heck are you?
"Calif Bill" wrote

Uranus? Some place off planet for leaded gas, or at least a 3rd world
country.
R_E_A_D the MESSAGE S-L-O-W-L-Y, the LEADED reference was dated "In the
80's"
..anyway, I see that there isn't any real INFORMATION coming out of
KELI-Fornia, just "wise ass comments"

This NG is not about boats but is totally about RV's, motorcycles,
child endangerment, cell phones, fireworks and most especially about
whining about a real boating board.

Let me know if you need a link to that boating board. ;-)

Why don't you go to the real boating board? Because you NEVER go boating.

Ignore that POS. Like a five year old, he is only here for attention
and will go away if no one will play with the child.

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Why don't you go to the real boating board?

Ok, I'll bite..Where is it ?

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Rudy wrote:
Why don't you go to the real boating board?

Ok, I'll bite..Where is it ?


http://boatingforum.proboards91.com/index.cgi


But the sort of name-calling engaged in here by the likes of Loogy,
Reggie, DK, and the rest of their clique is not allowed there. It also
helps to have a boat or at least be interested in boating. :)