Ethanol, or who put water in my gas?

[Mastiff107]

This post was originally long with elements of international intrigue and sexual betrayal, but I pared it down to the interesting elements. After many years away from boating I bought a new boat a few years ago. It started running rough so I took it in. The mechanic asked me if I had changed the water filter? I didn't know there was one. I hadn't been that surprised since I found out how many sexual positions my wife actually knew, during our honeymoon. Sure enough I pulled off the filter and it was full of water. By way of background, the marine industry figured out that ethanol was absorbing water from the atmosphere and was screwing up their engines. The filters, for those who do not know look and act just like a remote oil filter but along the gas line. I don't think the auto industry cared because most cars are driven regularly so not that much water will be absorbed by sitting gas. In our cars, which often sit for long periods, I wonder if an online water filter would help. Now I could try this and report my results, but I honestly don't see me getting the minimal amount of energy required to do it. The idea is free for anyone to use and if it turns out to be a real money maker, just send me a six pack of beer.