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Location: Chicago,IL | Because of my brother finding out this spring that he has cancer, I have been busy taking him for his radiation and other doctors visits. I was unable to get to go fishing this year. The question I have is last year the boat was winterized by emptying the fuel tank and putting in a fresh gallon of fuel with a stabilizer in it and ran it through the lines. Also fogged the engine and all the other good stuff that has to be done. There is no way I am going to get out this year. Am I all right for next year or should I drain the fuel in there refill and refog??????? If anyone knows the answer please advise. Also prayers would be appreciated for this Thursday 10/08/09 they are going to remove his tumor.
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Bulldawg
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Location: Sun Prairie, WI | You should store your boat with a full tank of gas to prvent conensation from forming in the tank. |
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Location: Yahara River Chain | jjmuskie - 10/6/2009 5:07 PM
You should store your boat with a full tank of gas to prvent conensation from forming in the tank.
That's not what he is asking. He wants to know if he should replace the gas with new gas and rewinterize the engine?
If it were me I would not, unless the tank is one that you can remove easily. Then I would dump into a car and refill and re-Sta-Bil. But if its an built in gas tank, I would leave it. I would think that if the gas is still good after a year, it will be after a yr and a half.
Maybe someone else has a different opinion and he/she can say why?
Edited by muskie! nut 10/6/2009 10:38 PM
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Location: Madison Wi. Chain | I also think you should try to run the engine. Can do this with a hose and the water clamp for the intake. If it starts and runs for awhile, I would think the gas would be okay. BG |
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Filling the tank with gas as suggested would be good idea if the tank does not have a vent, and is made of steel.. Back when tanks such as that were used, keeping them full kept water out, which prevented rust from forming. With the poly tanks and adequate venting, there will be very little condensation, unless you continually bring your boat in to warm temps (like a heated garage) after fishing for many hours in very cold conditions.
I say you should be fine with the way things sit. If anything, I would maybe pump the bulb tight again just to keep the float bowls full in the carbs (if it is a carbed engine)
It should be good to go. Fresh gas when you start it finally will be all you need, and maybe a touch of starting fluid too...
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