CLIENT & MAGAZINE RECOMMENDATIONS
 I’ve
always viewed fuel additives for boats – other than those offered by the
outboard companies – with a jaundiced eye. Some are definitely not good
for outboards. But for the last year now, I’ve been using an additive
called PRI-G (it’s new for recreational boats but has been used
commercially for many years). PRI-G has many benefits for marine
gasoline engines.
Most important, it stabilizes fuel for at least two years. It also reduces cylinder head combustion temperatures as well as inhibits both carbon buildup and corrosion. And it helps keep the fuel system clean, while reducing harmful emissions. It has even been successfully used to restore gasoline that is several years old. – Bob Stearns, "Fuel Foul-Ups", Field & Stream September 2000 issue |
Bob White’s 38-foot Bertram, Island Time, had a smoking problem.
It generated an incredible amount of black smoke at startup, during
acceleration from idle and while coming up on plane after trolling. This
smoke left a thick film on Island Time’s transom that could only
be removed with Soft Scrub cleanser.
I’ll admit that two-stroke, 6-71 Detroit Diesels aren’t known for being smoke-free, but White had done everything he could to keep the smoke under control. He installed AirSep air-filtration systems to clean up intake air. He dismantled and cleaned his turbochargers, and he inspected his fuel injectors, which didn’t appear to be fouled. Clearly, it was time to do something about the fuel. There are many off-the-shelf products available to treat diesel fuel ills of every kind. I wanted to try a new one. A call to Ralph Lewis at Power Research produced a gallon of PRI-D "thermal stability" additive. Designed to help reduce excessive smoke. After mixing PRI-D with a tank full of diesel, White and I ran the boat and found that, though not scientifically measured for opacity and volume, the smoke plume was about half the size it had been under the same operating conditions. The real surprise came after we got back from our fishing trip. The transom was clean! - Jim Daly |
"This (PRI) product that prevents fuel rot is literally an
industrial strength solution, with nearly the same formula used in ocean going vessels
that burn heavy fuel oil. Another benefit of PRI is the way it freshens
old fuel that has gone bad years ago. The good news gets even better. In addition to
protecting fuel from the ravages of time, PRI-G also minimizes carbon
deposits in the combustion chamber. While this is aimed at carbureted two-stroke outboard,
the carbon-busting feature is also valuable on injected outboard motors and four-stroke
outboards, inboards and stern drives." - Motor Boat & Sailing, June
1999
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The numbers for PRI-R are buttressed by a wealth of data. The result is
a dramatic extension of spare parts service life. One vessel fleet manager
reports he has doubled exhaust valve service time between overhauls on
medium speed engines. Yet another reports the same results on slow-speed
diesels. Universally they all agree that turbo blades remain deposit-free,
and waste heat boilers are free of any soot deposits. The PRI chemistries for diesel and gasoline have been highly touted by
industry leaders for their capabilities in preventing carbon deposits in
regular usage while keeping fuel fresh in long-term storage. -- July 17,
2000 issue |
Tennessee Valley
Authority"An annual sampling and testing of the fuel oil tanks at our Allen Turbine facility revealed that the fuel oil stability in one of the tanks had deteriorated to a 17 Pad Rate. 1.8 million gallons of fuel has been fully treated with PRI-D and we have re-sampled the tank and tested the fuel. The Dupont Pad rating with PRI-D treated fuel went from a 17 to a 3, fully meeting TVA specifications - " TVA |
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Research Institute"PRI-D keeps tanks and fuel lines free from slime and sludge, we have not had any injector problems, and we have had noticeably reduced smoke emissions. We believe this is a great product...." -- Peter Zerr |
  Bill Poole, Owner, says.."With
PRI-D, the engines are running much smoother. There has been a noticeable
difference in power output. Additionally, there has been a marked improvement in the
exhaust area. There is not nearly as much soot on the transom as there used to be, and
what little is there is amazingly easy to remove. It has really helped in keeping the
vessel clean. Overall, I'm very impressed with your product. I highly recommend the use of
PRI-D in any motor vessel" -- Bill Poole, owner, Excel, San Diego, CA
For information on booking a trip on the Excel, please call (619) 223-7493
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| GENERAC® Power Systems Inc.
Steve Hespe, Vice President - Service Operations, GENERAC, Waukesha, WI |
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| Redline
Marine Engines (Ford Marine Power Products)
PRI has established an impressive track record in reducing emissions products from both gasoline and diesel engines while providing improvements in performance and economy. Additionally, PRI treatments are unsurpassed in preserving fuel quality in storage, while preventing hard carbon deposits on critical engine components. In summary, Power Research Inc., is on the cutting edge of preserving and enhancing fuel quality for the consumer. --Chris Stout, Technical Support, Ford Marine Power Products |
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 At Sea-Tow®,
we suggest the use of PRI fuel treatment in each tank of fuel. Why? A
vast number of engine failures at sea are the direct result of fuel quality problems. PRI
Marine Fuel Treatments are industrial-grade chemistries specifically formulated
to address these issues, whether it is stale, degraded fuel, excessive carbon in the
engine, excessive diesel smoke, or algae slime clogging diesel fuel filters. |
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Team Freespool
"As a competitive and winning tournament sport fishing team, we depend on fast starts, reliable service and performance plus. At these tournaments, the boats are at idle a lot. Our competitors look at us and wonder why our engine doesn't carbon up - while their engines are being choked with carbon, slowing them down for frequent engine cleaning.. PRI-G is our secret weapon. It's a remarkable product. As a NASA specialist at Cape Canaveral, I'm very picky about what I put in my fuel, and I have researched this extensively. PRI-G incorporates the most advanced fuel treatment technologies available. PRI simply has no equal. That's why PRI is the choice of everybody here at NASA who boats." Johnny Gay, Team Freespool, Port Canaveral, Fla. |
| Boating Industry
Magazine
- Jim Daly, diesel engine columnist, February 1998 issue |
| Lauderdale Marina
Mike Driver, Dockmaster, Lauderdale Marina, Fort Lauderdale, FL |
 Power Research
differs from the other additive companies in that its product, PRI-R, is
all inclusive. ..PRI-R has been formulated to recognize the complex
interactions between carbon, vanadium, sulphur and sludge that occur during combustion.
..Its product contains a proprietary thermal stability chemistry that overcomes ignition
delay problems in marine diesel engines. One of the findings shows how savings can be made
on the replacement of exhaust valves. According to these reports, exhaust valve
re-conditioning and replacement wear intervals were extended 70-80% between two vessels
with PRI-R treatment. - Bunker News Daily - 1998 |
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Chris Bellissimo, Marine Store Manager, Rybovich Spencer, West Palm Beach, FL |
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PRI products move very well. We've also had excellent support from Power Research. Our bottom-line is that we want products that clients like and move in volume. We also expect strong service from our vendors. This has certainly been the case with Power Research and PRI fuel treatment products. I urge any retailer of marine products to take on the PRI line." Carlos Capote, Vice President, River Marine Supply, Miami, Florida |
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I urge retailers to carry PRI. You'll be doing your customers a great service, and you'll also make excellent sales volume for the fuel treatment category." Dave Shields - Store Manager, Hopkins-Carter, Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
"For several years we experienced a very high rate of exhaust valve failures involving our medium speed engines. This problem is directly attributed to the poor quality, 180 cst fuel oil available in the operational areas of some of our vessels. We have tried various fuel treatments with little or no apparent success until PRI-R was introduced. PRI-R Heavy Fuel Oil treatment has given us dramatic results - and these problems are now a thing of the past. This is truly an impressive product. We have also received excellent support from the Power Research team, which relates to less down time and smooth sailing." Charley Marcussen Jr., Chief Engineer, M/V Seabulk Challenger |
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heavy fuel oil treatment manufactured by Power Research Inc. is
demonstrating a capability to reduce emissions, providing an effective
answer to compliance concerns of vessel operators
"GENERAC
Power Systems inc. has reviewed PRI-D diesel fuel treatment and PRI-G
gasoline treatment, and supports the benefits and improved performance claims you
literature points out. The fuel stabilization to extend fuel storage life is impressive.
It is apparent that carbon deposits can be significantly reduced to the point of being a
non-factor. Power Research Inc.certainly can be a major factor in the engine and generator
industries." 
As
a manufacturer and direct distributor of Ford Marine Engines, we highly
recommend the use of Power Research Inc. fuel treatment products to all of
our customers.
"...PRI-D will reduce smoke
opacity ..by an average of 31 percent, The product is supported by research studies
showing a virtual elimination of carbon build-up even after 550,000 miles of transit bus
service. In one real world application... staff added PRI-G to a 15-year
old fuel taken from a junked automobile and brought it into acceptable use specifications.
Although these are extreme - yet verifiable - examples of fuel problems, they do
demonstrate that (PRI) will indeed improve the quality of fuel, thereby
preserving engine performance and improving economy."
"One of my PRI-D clients
recently told me that when he overhauled his Detroit Diesel 12V92, he was amazed that
there was absolutely no carbon on the pistons and valves. PRI fuel
treatments are simply the best products of their kind available to boaters today! I use
them myself!"
"As a
premier sportfishing boat builder, service yard and Detroit Diesel dealer with a strong
national reputation, our primary objectives for products are high quality and complete
customer satisfaction. PRI-D meets these high standards. Client feedback
has been excellent, particularly in the areas of smoke reduction, performance and slime
elimination from tanks."
"We are one of the largest marine retailers and wholesalers in South
Florida, with a thriving local business through our Miami-based retail outlet and through
our export business to the Caribbean and South and Central America.
"We have four retail stores covering South Florida. People really like PRI
products and I can't keep them on the shelf. Today they are far and above our
leading selling brand for diesel and gasoline treatments. I use PRI-G and
find that it really does the job. I especially like the fact that PRI has
a strong history in commercial maritime.