The United States Coast Guard warns you about what dangers could happen by not putting the right gasoline in your boat engine. With the boating season kicking in gear this holiday weekend, the U.S. Coast Guard reminds boaters that E15 gas can cause problems for marine vessels. E-15 is higher-ethanol gasoline that is federally prohibited for recreational vehicle use and can also damage motors while voiding any marine warranty. U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Michael Padden in Sturgeon Bay says be conscious of what gasoline you get at the pump for your boat because the cheaper fuel can cause major issues.
Padden adds that E-15 gasoline has also shown to cause engines to run hotter and even potentially cause a fire on board your vessel.
