GETTING MY NEW TRIMARAN READY TO RACE | Ep.137 

Hey Alex ... just a tip on the ethanol issue ... you can extract the ethanol from the fuel pretty easily ... there are RU-vid videos on it. In short ... just add water and mix well -- the water bonds with the ethanol, so once it all settles after the mix there will be two defined liquids -- just suck the pure fuel off of the top and leave the water and ethanol at the bottom -- you will need some clear containers for this. The ethanol causes a lot of trouble with two-stroke snowmobiles and dirt bikes too. At least knowing the hack can save you some trouble if you find yourself desperate and without other fuel options.

Amazing to see dolphins in the Solent, and great footage!

Thanks Alex great video and lots happening. Always look forward to your posts Hope you had an interesting race good to see Dan with you.

I always add a fuel additive when using petrol even E5. I think the current bottle is Redex. Makes starting much easier and keeps the fuel fresh for up to a year.

Thanks Alex a great vid. looking forward to racing round the isle.

i was thinking those sides to the tri maybe put a sliding extension deck so making more use of space on the sides

Lovely video Alex. Last year Lallows in Cowes, Bucklers in Beaulieu, Avon in Christchurch & Salterns in Poole all sold E5 premium fuel. However I buy mine from a garage too because its way cheaper. My engine can only run on E5, its 30 years old and the manufacturer specifically says no E10. So i have stuck to that...

Do you have to show an ICC, or any RYA credentials to sail in the Solent?

Great video 2x👍

Just worked out all this video is at least a year old if not more so not point commenting any more