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can’t loosen deposits in the tank. According to other Too much mint in the
garden? Take along some
experts, the benefit of leaving tanks filled with treat-
Frozen Mojito Popsicles for
ed fuel is there’s less likelihood of moisture form-
the "of age" children on your boat. You
ing in the tank from condensation; and, a topped-off
can freeze them in paper dixie cups so
tank minimizes the explo-
once you start eating it, you have a cup
sive fumes that can remain
to get every last drop!
The shelf life in an empty tank. The Na- This recipe makes 14 – ½ Cup
Servings
of E10 is only tional Fire Protection As- · 1.5C Lime Juice
60-90 days sociation calls for tanks to · 2.5C Soda
be topped off to minimize · 1C Water
· 1/3C Fresh Mint
if left without explosive vapors. Draining · 1.5C Sugar
the tank may be an option · 3T Light Rum
treatment. for boat owners with small · 3 Limes Peeled / Quartered
Blend all liquids in a pitcher and
fuel tanks but for owners of let stand 5 minutes. Put in the rest
of the ingredients and muddle together. Strain the solids then run
larger boats, topping it off makes more sense.
this thru a small food processor.
If you’re not already concerned.... Put 1/3 C liquid into each cup,
then about 2 tsp. of the muddled
1. Alcohol is an excellent cleaner, solvent, an- mint and lime pieces into each
ti-freeze and most important, ethanol is hygroscopic, cup. Freeze overnight.
meaning it will absorb large amounts of water. Paper Dixie cups and
popsicle sticks bought at $1
2. The most serious boat engine problems, re- store (you can find the sticks in
sulting from ethanol E10 use, have mainly occurred the craft area).
due to illegal amounts of ethanol (over 10 %) being
incorrectly added at the gas station pumps by the de-
livery truck drivers.

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