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Old 05-08-2013, 19:15   #1
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Fuel line
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What do you want on your boat for fuel line:
A. Copper
B. steel
C. Rubber

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Thinking of what would be the most none issue for the years to come. I'm at a good point to change it out if need be!
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Old 05-08-2013, 19:22   #2
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I'm thinking copper with fuel hose ends Norm, also in Naples, Fl
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copper,with olives/comperssion fittings and made up rubber braided flexible hoses to and from the engine
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Old 05-08-2013, 20:34   #4
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Fit for purpose rubber from tank to engine filter... copper after that...
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Hmm, I used SS with rubber ends...
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