Bad Fuel - *@$%!

Steve_B · 25 July 2011, 20:41

"I dont believe it", once again, almost exactly a year later, have another tank of rusty fuel.

Fortunately, it caused only one engine to fail, just a few hundred metres from the harbour entrance. We were able to finish the tour on one engine and return the customers safely.

Had to then cancel numerous customers for the next few hours, as our service agents came out to the boat to check it over. The guys at Yellow Penguin (Poole) are highly recommended.

Fuel filters changed,engines tested, we were able to run 2 more trips, but we are having the tanks pumped out first thing in the morning.

Steve

PS the filters should be white ......

boristhebold · 25 July 2011, 20:50

Where did you get fuel from ?

martini · 25 July 2011, 21:19

Again! What a nightmare, was it from the same place?

mcolston · 25 July 2011, 21:23

Sorry to hear that Steve. What a pain.

Hope alls well

Mark

Burtox · 25 July 2011, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by martini

Again! What a nightmare, was it from the same place?

Where is the "same place" as I sometimes buy fuel in Poole?

GordyP · 26 July 2011, 10:44

Had this recently, turned out the welds on my stainless steel tank had started to corrode and let water in. Hope you didn't damage your engine.

Steve_B · 26 July 2011, 12:10

2/3rds of both tanks removed before the fule began to flow anywhere near clean.

The amount and size of the crap was staggering. Fortunately the primary filters did a great job, though became completely clogged and prevented any contamination reaching the secondary filters, pumps and engines.

Yes, stupidly the same source and lets just say it was not land based ....

PeterM · 26 July 2011, 12:13

That will explain it then....fingers crossed .

Burtox · 26 July 2011, 12:42

Yes, stupidly the same source and lets just say it was not land based ...

Roger and out

boristhebold · 26 July 2011, 13:48

I dont use that source anymore since moving boat to Cobbs. Hey Steve perhaps consider moving to Cobbs Quay it might work out more financially viable in the long run, MDL membership gives you fuel at cost and also they have a freedom package which gives loads of free nights at other MDL marinas plus discounts off various boating services. Worth considering.

Oscarguitar · 05 August 2011, 10:13

If you are getting Yellow Penguin to service and fix your Verado LU, why not get your fuel from that Marina. Brand new fuel set up, way cheaper than the other nearby marina and cleaner than the "not land based" source. Just a thought as not many know about it if they don't keep their boat there

Steve_B · 05 August 2011, 13:41

Thanks Ocsar

Although we use Yellow Penguin, we have had some very bad experiences with the owner of the marina and so stay well away, such that we have our services done at other marinas.

Oscarguitar · 05 August 2011, 14:04

Understood. I keep my boat there and have done for many years. (Have also used Cobbs, Lilliput Yacht Satation and Salterns) I have had the occasional issue but usually sorted out amicably. Sorry to hear that you have had a bad experience, I did read your pressure washing post.
When I kept a Sunseeker (Portofino 31) there the pressure washing just about took to anti-fouling off as well as a years growth so you may have been unlucky.

I think the fuel is currently 20-25p a litre less than the other place so may be worth trying again for that sort of saving.

I also see from an earlier post that you are well aware of the Verado Owners Club. Drives Paul and Luke up the wall but the info has been really useful in getting my GPS hooked up, fixing minor problems and avoiding others through preventative maintanance.

I like the sound of your trips to the Folly, clipper start, etc so I will keep a lookout.

See you out there!