Slips Available at Foss Harbor Marina as of 8/1/08

Now we a few more slips available; One end tie that can accommodate a vessel up to 60’, four 50’ open slips, two 40' slips, one 36' open slip and two 30' covered slips. The best spots never last long. Get your boat under cover before the winter months! If you are interested please call or drop by during business hours. We are open from 8am to 5pm Monday – Saturday and 9am to 4pm on Sunday. Our phone number is (253) 272-4404.

Out Door Cinema August 9th at Thea’s Park

Don’t miss this year’s Out Door Cinema Presentation of the movie Water Horse and music from the Ft. Lewis Band
August 9th at Thea’s Park

Watch a great family film from your boat!!!

The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
A lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.

Ethanol

Ethanol – As some of you may be aware, Washington State law will make the use of Ethanol Gasoline mandatory in the state by December 1, 2008. Chevron stations started the transition in May. The Shell Gasoline Brand will be begin the transition on June 1, 2008. This means that the Foss Harbors Fuel Dock will be forced to begin selling gasoline that contains 10% ethanol. Adding ethanol to fuel has many environmental advantages such as: carbon monoxide emission from fuel can be reduced up to 30%, reduces smog forming emissions and reduces emitted greenhouse gases. However, before you fill your boat with gasoline containing ethanol there’s a few things you should know:
1. Ethanol attracts water. Gasoline tanks containing more than .35% water are at risk of having ethanol phase separate into an alcohol and water layer. To avoid this, make certain there is no water in the boat’s gas tank before fueling with ethanol.
2. If storing the boat for more than 60 days, it is recommended that the tank be 7/8th capacity. Non ValvTec gasoline should be treated with ValvTect Marine Fuel Stabilizer.
3. Gasoline containing ethanol has been documented to cause a chemical reaction with the resin in some fiberglass fuel tanks. For boats with fiberglass fuel tanks, it is STRONGLY recommended that boaters contact their boat manufacturer to make sure their fuel tank is compatible with ethanol fuel.
4. Ethanol acts as solvent and will break down any deposits and sediment buildup. To prevent problems pump out all water and sediment in gasoline storage tanks and install special ethanol compatible fuel filters.
5. Rubber components in older engines may be susceptible to ethanol damage. All rubber components exposed to ethanol fuel should be inspected on a yearly basis by an experienced mechanic and replaced if necessary.
6. To provide the best possible performance, follow the marine engine manufacture’s recommendation for the minimum octane level.

Who's Who With The Crew

If you are still stumped trying to match the crew with their fact, here is a little help. Elizabeth spent 7 years in Germany. Tracy was an extra in the movie Wyatt Earp. Randy could ride a horse before walking. Alan can surf and skateboard. Dawn could swim before she could walk. Susan was JR Poultryman of the year. Ron did search and recovery for NASA.
Your marina staff have more interesting facts about them and we will do this again in the future.