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FUEL SYSTEM
General Information
California Regulations for 2007—Low‑Permeation Fuel Hose
California Regulations for New 2007 and Later Spark-Ignition Inboard/Sterndrive
Pleasurecraft
(3) Requirements of engine manufacturers and boat manufacturers under Option 2 and using Low
Permeation Fuel Line Hose:
(A) Each manufacturer that chooses Option 2 must provide written instructions, as part of the
installation materials provided to purchasers of the engine, to use Low Permeation fuel Line Hose
for the primary Fuel line connecting the fuel tank to the engine of any boat that is manufactured
for sale, sold, or offered for sale in California, or that is introduced, delivered or imported into
California for introduction into commerce.
(B) Each boat manufactured must install Low Permeation Fuel Line Hose for the primary Fuel line
connecting the fuel tank to the engine of any boat that is manufactured for sale, sold, or offered
for sale in California that uses an engine from a manufacturer that chooses Option 2.
Low Permeation Fuel Line Hose is USCG Type A1‑15, defined as not exceeding 15 g/m²/24 h with
CE10 fuel at 23° C as specified in SAE J 1527—Marine Fuel Hoses.
Special Information About Electric Fuel Pumps
Improper boat design and construction may result in serious injury or death. Adhere to all
applicable marine regulations (United States Coast Guard [USCG], European Union–
Recreational Craft Directive [EU‑RCD], etc.) and the standards they reference (American Boat
and Yacht Council [ABYC], Society of Automotive Engineers [SAE], International Standards
Organization [ISO], etc.) when designing and constructing the boat and other components, such
as the engine compartment, fuel delivery system, or exhaust system.
The installation of additional filters may cause:
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Fuel vapor locking.
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Difficult warm‑starting.
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Piston detonation due to lean fuel mixture.
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Poor driveability.
Fuel Delivery and Specifications
California Regulations for 2007—Low‑Permeation Fuel Hose
California Regulations for New 2007 and Later Spark-Ignition Inboard/Sterndrive
Pleasurecraft
(3) Requirements of engine manufacturers and boat manufacturers under Option 2 and using Low
Permeation Fuel Line Hose:
(A) Each manufacturer that chooses Option 2 must provide written instructions, as part of the
installation materials provided to purchasers of the engine, to use Low Permeation fuel Line Hose
for the primary Fuel line connecting the fuel tank to the engine of any boat that is manufactured
for sale, sold, or offered for sale in California, or that is introduced, delivered or imported into
California for introduction into commerce.
(B) Each boat manufactured must install Low Permeation Fuel Line Hose for the primary Fuel line
connecting the fuel tank to the engine of any boat that is manufactured for sale, sold, or offered
for sale in California that uses an engine from a manufacturer that chooses Option 2.
Low Permeation Fuel Line Hose is USCG Type A1‑15, defined as not exceeding 15 g/m²/24 h with
CE10 fuel at 23° C as specified in SAE J 1527—Marine Fuel Hoses.
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