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DMcD
Joined: 21 Jul 2016 Posts: 20
State or Province: AL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:12 pm Post subject: sun protection for fuel line? |
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The fuel line from the fuel filter to the primer bulb then to the motor sits in the well behind the transom in my 16' Cruiser. The boat spends a lot of its time shaded in a covered wet slip, but is there some product that I could use to protect the fuel lines while out in the sun?
A sleeve of some sort, or is ArmourAll just as good?
Thanks
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20808 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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You certainly could use any type of sun protection. Generally fuel lines also deteriorate on the inside, so replacing every 7 to 10 years is a wise investment. I would avoid ArmourAll. 303 Aero Space protectorate is far superior. ArmourAll has petroleum distillates which make it look good for a short time, but in the long run may be harmful. There are people who argue with this. The 303 has content which helps to prevent loss and restore plasticizers in the lines and has UV blocking properties. It works well on fenders, vinyl materials, including dinghies, and there are other special treatments for fabrics, including Sunbrella. We wash our canvas, and then spray it with protectorates. I buy it by the gallon--much cheaper than in the spray bottles. _________________ Bob Austin
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Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
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jkidd
Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 1615 City/Region: Northern, Utah
State or Province: UT
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Voyager
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