Notices
General Boating Discussion

Help With Race Fuel ?'s

Thread Tools
 
Old 02-05-2008 | 09:58 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 324
Likes: 0
From: VIRGINIA
Default Help With Race Fuel ?'s

looking into buying another jet boat, although this one is a healthier step up from the last. i know, maybe wrong forum, but my questions are about the fuel. the boat has 13 to 1 comp. he says it requires 110 octane. not to mention the 200 shot of N2o for those little bursts. i will need to buy a 55 gallon drum to keep in the garage. my questions are how long is this fuel good for once opened. will it evaporate or de-concentrate (if thats a word) if you know what im getting at. how long is the drum good for? i plan on using the boat every weekend, just a little worried about stepping into the cam2 or race fuel world for everyday use. any help or advice would be great. thanks guys
zimm1978 is offline  
Reply
Old 02-05-2008 | 10:21 PM
  #2  
Griff's Avatar
Charter Member # 55
25 Year Member
Charter Member
Super Moderators
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 20,232
Likes: 2,482
From: Omaha/LOTO
Default

The race fuel will last much longer than regular gasoline without deteriorating. I don't think you would have to worry about it going bad in even a year.
Griff is offline  
Reply
Old 02-05-2008 | 11:02 PM
  #3  
Thread Starter
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 324
Likes: 0
From: VIRGINIA
Default

well if thats the case it seems to change my attitude alot towards this boat. i thought it would have been the other way around. i know some of you guys are laughing at the fact im worried about 55 gallon drum or two maybe, when yours holds probably close to 250 and it doesn't last a full weekend. sorry about that just looking for info and facts about the fuel. thanks
zimm1978 is offline  
Reply
Old 02-05-2008 | 11:43 PM
  #4  
10x's Avatar
10x
10x
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,796
Likes: 2
From: La Grange Ill
Default

Zimm, that fuel (leaded 110) will last for years as long as you seal the drum back up tightly, and store it in a place away from sunlight. We store 16-18 drums of 110 in my garage every season. I usually buy it in the winter when the price is down a little.
__________________
Fountain powerboats rule "The Preacher"
Chicago Powerboat Club Director
[email protected]
www.chicagopowerboat.com
10x is offline  
Reply
Old 02-06-2008 | 04:34 AM
  #5  
Linster's Avatar
Off the Radar
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 1,097
Likes: 1
From: Cape Coral, FL or Colonial Beach, VA
Default

Racing gas is dangerous to store in a garage. Not a good idea. Be careful with sparks
Linster is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
10x
Midwest
7
08-23-2008 07:49 AM
Wardey
Super Boat International
3
03-22-2008 09:08 AM
LubeJobs42
General Boating Discussion
12
06-28-2006 04:41 PM
WeaponX
General Q & A
1
09-08-2005 12:20 AM
zt260
General Q & A
3
08-07-2005 01:02 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.