Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Winterizing fuel comments needed

Posted by DWinter on 08/23/10 - 2:17 PM
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Please keep in mind that this is my opinion only but I now feel that you should try to get as much gas out of the fuel system as possible. If it's a fuel injected motor, don't run it dry, but if it's carb'd, You have less chance of water in the ethanol seperating and causing corrosion debris on the brass jets and pick-up tubes if there's none in the system. I'd go as far as draining the carb bowls.
I used to believe in the full tank way but now I think that empty is the way to go. My reasoning is, if the fuel left in the tank goes bad, It's a lot easier to get rid of a gallon or two than dispose of a tank full. Plus it's easier to "freshen" a gallon than hoping the stabilizer does it's job and trying to run 40 gallons of stale fuel. It's my opinion only, your results may vary. There are valid arguments for both ways.

Edited by DWinter on 08/23/10 - 2:19 PM