Posted by Phil T on 08/07/08 - 4:42 PM
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Good to hear you know what the problem is. Bad news to hear it is a case of phase separation.
Are you saying your hoses are alcohol resistant? I am skeptical because a 1989 model boat could have been produced in 1988 and if the hoses are original, they would not be the new kind.
From my reading (not an expert) the older (non-alcohol resistant) hoses degrade over time. While they may be okay now, the ethanol will degrade them over time.