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| My father-in-law passed away due to pancreatic cancer during the winter of 2000-01. He had a later model (1998, I think) Lund Pro-V with a 115hp Johnson, which he kept in immaculate condition. However, since his death the boat has not been used whatsoever and has just sat idle in an unheated garage in MN. Recently, my brother-in-law (who has very little boating or fishing experience) asked me to help him get the boat going again.
My knowledge regarding boat care and maintenance is also quite limited; I am smart enough to know to have my own boat winterized and otherwise serviced every year, but I don't know too much beyond that. The old batteries were shot, so I've replaced those. I've also otherwise inspected the boat, and everything appears to be fine and in working order.
My question is regarding the outboard. I believe that the fuel tank is about 1/2 full of gasoline that is at least six-years old. Any advice as to what should be done about this gas? I imagine it isn't a good idea to just go ahead and use it. Should I be worried about water in the gas? Is there an additive that I should use? Then just add new gas?
Any other recommendations regarding things to look out for?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Matt D.
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