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 Oct, 20th 2010  -  AFRAS Awards Presented

 AFRAS, The Association for Rescue at Sea, presented their annual Gold and SIlver medals on Capitol Hill. The medals are awarded to an active duty enlisted Guardian and Auxiliarist for a conspicuous life saving rescue during the previous year. The Commandant of the Coast Guard and the National Commodore (e) participated in the event. Read who these recipients are and the deeds they performed to receive such a prestigious honor, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary's National e-magazine.

[Posted: Oct 18, 2010. Source: Mel Borofsky, Editor SITREP]  

  OCT 17th 2010  -  Tips for boat winterizing with ethanol fuel: Suggestions from Auxiliary Partner, Soundings Magazine

 Boaters are starting to winterize their boats. Considering the problems that ethanol-blended gasoline can cause, proper preparation of the fuel system and engine is a critical step in preparing a boat for winter storage. Gasoline with 10 percent ethanol (E10) has led to disintegration of fiberglass fuel tanks, the gumming up of fuel lines, and piston and valve failure. Two properties of ethanol cause problems in boat fuel systems. First, ethanol absorbs moisture - so it can cause water to collect in your fuel tank and fuel system. Second, ethanol is a solvent. It can loosen debris in the tank or fuel lines and allow it to reach the engine. Engine manufacturer representatives recommend using a quality fuel stabilizer and conditioner. The stabilizer should be added to the fuel tank before the seasonal layup and the engine should be run long enough to ensure that the stabilized fuel runs through the entire system.

 Empty or full? Opinions vary about whether tanks should be left empty, or about 95 percent full during winter storage. According to some experts, the benefit of leaving tanks empty is, that if there's no ethanol in the tank it can't absorb water and can't loosen deposits in the tank. According to other experts, the benefit of leaving tanks filled with treated fuel is that there's less likelihood of moisture forming in the tank from condensation and a topped-off tank minimizes the explosive fumes that can remain in an empty tank. The National Fire Protection Association calls for tanks to be topped off to minimize explosive vapors. Draining the tank may be an option for boat owners with small fuel tanks but for owners of larger boats, topping it off makes more sense.

 The rest of the fuel system also needs attention. Drain and replace the fuel/water separator and drain any fuel filters to the engine. You also should inspect all fuel hoses, and fittings. To determine the effect ethanol may have had on your fuel system, when changing the fuel/water separator, pour some of the gasoline into a clear jar and check the level of water and debris. If you see black specks in the fuel, you're looking at a potential ethanol problem. The black specks are typically pieces of rubber fuel line that has begun to deteriorate internally. If you find them, replace the affected fuel line with a new ethanol-resistant line.

[Posted: Oct 17, 2010. Source: Kelly Townsend, DVC-BL]

May 15, 2010  -  National Hurricane Center Changes

Effective May 15, the National Hurricane Center will implement important changes in some of its text and graphical products. Click Link for more information. National Weather Service Hurricane changes

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