Marine engines work under much heavier loads (stress) and more severe operating conditions than automotive gasoline or commercial truck engines. Peak, dependable, and trouble free performance are key to boating safety and enjoyment.

We are proud to announce that, as a Certified ValvTect Marine Fuel Marina, Pike's Bay Marina only pumps ValvTect Marine Gasoline with ValvTect Octane Performance Improver and ValvTect Marine Premium Diesel with BioGuard at our fuel dock. Unlike the automotive gasoline or truck diesel fuel offered at gas stations (and other marinas), these special marine fuels are formulated for heavy duty marine engines to help provide peak performance and extend your boat engine's life.

ValvTect Octane Performance Improver;
Improves Performance & Fuel Economy

Specially formulated for heavy-duty high performance marine engines,  ValvTect Marine Gasoline, with a patented technology, improves the octane performance of heavy-duty marine gasoline engines. The product, ValvTect Octane Performance Improver has been test proven to improve engine octane performance up to 5 numbers, prevent premature engine wear up to 70%, significantly improve stability and reduce fuel consumption up to 8%.

"A marine engine's power output, performance and fuel consumption rely on combustion efficiency and engine octane requirement" advises Jerry Nessenson, President of ValvTect Petroleum Products. "ValvTect Octane Performance Improver has been test proven to significantly improve the combustion process thus allowing the engine to perform more efficiently while using less fuel when used regularly".

Although primarily developed as a performance improvement product, ValvTect Octane Performance Improver has also been proven to reduce premature valve seat wear by up to 70% versus unleaded gasoline in heavy duty marine operations. This is very important to boat owners as marine engines operate under very heavy loads and high rpm's that can cause premature wear, require expensive overhaul or total engine failure.

ValvTect Marine Gasoline with Octane Performance Improver is also formulated with an outstanding stabilizer designed to keep fuel fresh longer, particularly fuels exposed to harsh marine conditions.

This specially formulated Marine Gasoline with ValvTect Octane Performance Improver is only available at Certified ValvTect Marine Fuel Marinas.  Each Certified Marina has agreed to provide ValvTect Marine Gasoline with Octane Performance Improver in accordance with ValvTect's strict quality control specifications.

ValvTect Premium Marine Diesel Fuel Prevents Bacteria

One of the most serious problems diesel boat owners face is the growth of microbiological contamination (bacteria, yeast, algae, etc.) in diesel fuel. Left unchecked this contamination (commonly called "bugs") can shut an engine down miles off shore, corrode engine and fuel system components and cost thousands of dollars to clean up.

To solve this problem Certified ValvTect Marinas offer diesel fuel specially formulated for marine diesel engines to prevent bacteria and other types of microbiological contamination as well as reduce fuel consumption, improve performance and extend engine life. This diesel fuel, called ValvTect Marine Premium Diesel with BioGuard contains Diesel Guard Supreme Plus 400 with BioGuard and is pre-blended by the fuel supplier. Diesel Guard products are manufactured by ValvTect Petroleum Products, one of the largest fuel additive suppliers to refiners, fuel marketers, truck fleets and marinas in the nation.

BioGuard fuel micro-biocide has been documented to prevent all forms of fuel born microbiological growth that contaminate diesel fuel. This micro-biological contamination is typically introduced into the boat fuel tank by airborne spores or contaminated fuel deliveries. They breed in the moisture normally present at the bottom of your fuel tank and feed on the hydrocarbon based diesel fuel. As the bacteria grow they form a slime/sludge like substance that can quickly plug fuel filters, restrict fuel to the engine, and totally shut down the engine. Waste created by the bacteria can be very corrosive and can destroy fuel system components. Continued use of an effective biocide, such as BioGuard, is the best way to prevent dangerous and very expensive micro-biological contamination of diesel fuel systems.

ValvTect Marine Premium Diesel also contains Diesel Guard Supreme Plus 400. This highly sophisticated premium diesel additive has been documented to prevent and clean-up fuel injector deposits, stabilize the fuel, disperse moisture, lubricate injectors and pumps and increase the fuel's cetane number to provide more complete fuel combustion. Extensive field and laboratory tests have documented up to 13% reduced fuel consumption, improved engine horsepower output and longer engine life. In addition, the cetane improver can virtually eliminate objectionable smoke, odor and transom soot.

ValvTect Marine Premium Diesel with BioGuard is only available at Certified ValvTect Marine Fuel Marinas. Each Certified Marina has agreed to provide ValvTect Marine Premium Diesel with BioGuard  in accordance with ValvTect's strict quality control specifications.