If there is one upgrade that pays for itself on almost any boat, it is a fuel water separator. Water and debris in the fuel are a leading cause of rough running, stalling, and expensive injector or carburetor damage. A separator traps that water and grit before it ever reaches your engine.

Where does the water come from?

Condensation in the tank, humid air, and especially ethanol-blended fuel, which actively attracts moisture. Ethanol can cause phase separation, where water and fuel separate in the tank, a common cause of sudden rough running that leaves boaters stranded.

What a separator does for you

  • Traps water in a clear bowl you can inspect at a glance.
  • Filters out rust, dirt, and debris before the fuel pump.
  • Protects carburetors and injectors from water damage.
  • Gives you early warning before a small problem becomes a breakdown.

Proper installation matters

A separator has to be sized to your engine’s fuel flow and mounted where you can actually reach it to check and change the element. We select the correct micron rating and capacity, route and secure the lines, and prime the system so you leave ready to run.

Protect your fuel system before the next bad tank of gas finds you. Learn more about our Fuel Water Separator Installation and run with confidence.