Ethanol blended fuel

[Tairua]

Ethanol Blened fuel is becoming more and more available at cheaper prices than 91 Octane. I checked out the Yamaha website to see if this was ok for the engne. The answer on the website https://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/ssl/index.htm?marine_faq.asp is copied and pasted below

"Q. Are Yamaha outboards motors, 4 stroke and 2 stroke, designed to operate on Ethanol Blended Fuels."

"No, All current and previous models are NOT designed for Ethanol Blended Fuels at any percentage. (ie. E5, 5% and E10, 10%)."

"If Ethanol Blended Fuels are used you may experience driveability and running problems, fuel component deterioration and damage due to moisture. "

Good on ya Yamaha. I have no affiliation with Yamaha just love their engines and backup service. I also checked out the Honda and Suzuki sites but could not locate any info so have sent an email to them requesting info.
Tairua

[DR]

mercury...http://www.mercurymarine.com/ethanol#1366

[PADDLES]

i'm pretty sure that government legislation only makes petrol companies declare ethanol content for greater than 5%. therefore i would be assuming that there is some ethanol in a lot of fuels and you'd never know about it, especially some of the "cheaper" premium unleaded fuels. ;)