IBEX 2011IBEX 2011 Boat Fuel Systems:Boat Fuel Systems:

Complying with the New Regulations and StandardsComplying with the New Regulations and Standards

Common PitfallsCommon Pitfalls of Integrating the Evaporate Emission Components of Integrating the Evaporate Emission Components

1.1. PlanningPlanning2.2. PackagingPackaging3.3. AccessibilityAccessibility

Mark Trowbridge

“If it weren’t for the last minute,….nothing would get done.”

“Failure to plan is… a plan for failure.”

1. Planning

•It’s OK to Implement at the last minute But

•Plan and Design Now

1. Planning

Bottom Line for Planning

1. There’s more involved than buying parts and adding them to your boat.

2. Prioritize your boats and fuel tanks based on importance to business.

3. Contact a couple suppliers ASAP.4. Sketch an optimized and an alternative system

for each boat / tank system.5. Consider changes to the boat for an optimized

system.

1. Planning

It’s more involved than gettingIt’s more involved than getting10 Pounds in a 5 Pound Bag10 Pounds in a 5 Pound Bag

2. Packaging

There Is Added Content for2 New & Improved Functions

1) Fuel Fill - this happens at the pump2) Diurnal Emissions Control – this happens

when not at the pump

2. Packaging

2. Packaging

All fuel systems require some level of added content

Gas Caps, most will need changedDeck Fills may need vents added, or other changesFuel Fill Hose may have added contentLabeling may need to be added near the gas capAll boats add either an:

Evap Carbon Canister, or Pressure Release Mechanism

Fuel Tank Venting, Valves or Signal Devices will be needSurge Protectors, and Fuel Separators may be requiredP-Trap or Improved Water Protection at Vent

Bottom Line for Packaging1. You’ll need space. 2. Obtain models from your potential suppliers.3. Package protect for these components.

2. Packaging

3. Accessibility

For some boats this is the most difficult requirement to meet without significant compromise.

Accessibility Requirement Can Drive Reduced Fuel Capacity Tool and Boat Mold Changes Appearance Changes in Decks and GunnelsAdditional content and complexity

3. Accessibility

Bottom Line for Accessibility1.The optimum location for tank mounted

valves may not be where you have access.2.Boats with full, removable tank covers might

be the best long term approach.3.New fuel and vent components will need

access provided.

3. Accessibility

Thank You

PERKO