Does anybody use Valvtect marine gas and if so, opinions please, I've always used automotive fuel in all my boat engines. Pros/Cons - marine fuel over auto fuel for outboards. I do know the marine fuel costs an arm and a leg. I have a 98 Nissan50 2 stroke. Thanks
I have used ValvTect when that was what they had where I stopped. I did not notice any difference but that was for occasional use only. I don't use any brand consistently.
I mostly use gas station 87 regular. When i have been on boat trips and had to buy from a marina, valvtect seems to be what everyone sells. I am not aware that it is special of diffferent (other than costing more because of where I am buying it), just figured it was the brand name. Haven't noticed any difference in performance in my X (Yamaha 90 2 stroke) or my jet ski.
Here is my understanding: Valvtect is an additive that purports to stabilize E10 gasoline, which is what is available in the pumps at most gas stations. I believe that Valvtect gasoline at marinas, is nothing more than the same automotive gas, with the additive already blended in and it is promoted to marinas buy Valvtect, as a way for the marinas to justify much higher prices.
National Brand Recognition.
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Full Turn Key Merchandising and P.O.S. Free Pump/Fuel Dock Signage.
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Pump Decals.
Hose/Nozzle Tags.
Certified Marina I.D. Signs
Consumer Brochures.
Static Cling Window Signs.
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ValvTect Marine Gasoline Program
Because it is specially formulated for marine engines, ValvTect Marine Gasoline with ValvTect Octane Performance Improver helps marketers promote a high quality fuel for marine engines, improving customer relations and fuel sales. The ValvTect Marine Fuel Program is designed to help marketers:
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Provide a fuel not available at regular gas stations.
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sailsurfski, The valvtect fuel does not contain ethanol not sure, which evidently :?:can harm outboards If you look at this post
(Anyone tackled cleaning '98 Yamaha 4-st. carbs?) there is a reference to a Florida lawsuit concerning ethanol and outboards by sloopjohnb and I (skideep2001) have a post with a link for some info on valvtect fuel and an additive made by them to deal with ethanol in your outboard. Don't know about pros/cons except that I hate paying fuel dock prices. PS, I didn't verify that valvtect doesn't have ethanol, just that it is purported to be better for marine motors. HaminX may be correct. The above info in HaminX post is their dealer marketing spiel. Here is additional info about the fuel itself.http://www.valvtect.com/marine_fules.asp
Down in Port Charlotte Florida there are no less than 3 gas stations that sell No Ethanol Gas for marine use.
My understanding is Ethanol can effect some older (mostly built in ) fuel tanks and some of the gaskets and seats and 0 rings of older motors???
My 2005 50 HP Merc uses straight everyday 87 octane as does my 1983 6 hp Evinrude twin 2 smoke.... BTW I have reduced most the smoke , except at initial start up by increasing from 50 to 1 to 60 to 1 gas versus oil . I just tore down the top end and see no problems from lack of lubrication... I am Not saying any of you should, I am just saying I do, and I hold or make no claims for longevity. I'll do another top end tear down come fall.
If anybody is thinking of using the Valvtect additive, there is a 15% discount coupon good till 6/30. This is from West Marine. http://www.westmarine.com/rebates/ValvT ... 0%2009.pdf, looks like link doesn't work. If interested go to WM site and click on special deals drop down menu and rebates.
Does anybody use Valvtect marine gas and if so, opinions please, I've always used automotive fuel in all my boat engines. Pros/Cons - marine fuel over auto fuel for outboards. I do know the marine fuel costs an arm and a leg. 
I have a 98 Nissan50 2 stroke. Thanks
