Hello Team OCC,

Further to BetaMarine approval, I fill my boat engine up with supermarket white diesel, as opposed to significantly more expensive marina red diesel.

In preparation for my qualifying travels, I ask for your opinions with regards to the following fuel polisher system shared by Practical Boat Owner magazine;










This system is way more affordable than others I have seen and it can be stored separately.

Would you use this in your boat, bearing in mind your experience of purchasing fuel along your own travels?

Grateful for your feedback.

Fair winds,


Sonia
SY Salacia

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Sonia Johal - 5 Nov 2022

Hello Team OCC,

Further to BetaMarine approval, I fill my boat engine up with supermarket white diesel, as opposed to significantly more expensive marina red diesel.

In preparation for my qualifying travels, I ask for your opinions with regards to the following fuel polisher system shared by Practical Boat Owner magazine;










This system is way more affordable than others I have seen and it can be stored separately.

Would you use this in your boat, bearing in mind your experience of purchasing fuel along your own travels?

Grateful for your feedback.

Fair winds,


Sonia
SY Salacia

Hi Sonia,
First question: can you access the fuel below the bottom of the fuel pick-up for the engine(usually a few inches above the fuel tank floor)? That is often  the most challenging part of "polishing" fuel by the skipper.
Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy

Thanks Dick,

Yes, access is an issue, as even with my small arm I struggle to twist the existing pre-fuel filter (water separator). Although, touch wood, I have had no water or diesel bug so far!

I believe the portable pre-fuel filter solution, with an extended connection to the pre-fuel filter should solve this issue.

Grateful for your kind consideration.

Fair winds,


Sonia
SY Salacia