Watercanuck
Seaman Apprentice
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- Jun 6, 2005
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Hey folks,<br /><br />Ok well here is the story...<br /><br />I bought this 1984 Tempest Cuddy (20'x8'x3.5') with a 1984 OMC 3.8L Sterndrive. The boat sat all winter with half of tank of gas (may not mean anything) and when I bought the boat 1.5 weeks ago there was/is water in the fuel.<br /><br />Took the boat out on the lake, full throttle gave me 4000 RPMs and then it would go SPLAT - POP - POOF - POOP and shut off.<br /><br />Took the boat back to my marina and the mechanic pulled off the fuel filter (water seperator?) and there was lots of water in it. The mechanic told me when it starts to studder like that pull the fuel filter off and drump the water (in a bucket). Its been running fine the last few days as long as I dont go over 3000 RPMs but today I was out and couldn't get past 1500 RPMs. The Marine Police towed me to a marina and a mechanic pulled the fuel filter off and sure enough, more water.<br /><br />He told me I need to open the cap on the tank under the floor hatch and use a pump to get the water out. Then I need to pull the carbs off and get the water out of the carb and clean it.<br /><br />Problem is I can't find a mechanic on the lake that isn't backlogged 2-3 weeks!!!<br /><br />My questions are:<br /><br />1) Having never done this before, should I attempt it?<br />2) If I should attempt it, How do I do it?<br /><br />This is whitefish time here (see today's catch Here and in 2 weeks the bite will be over. Plus mechanics here are very expensive, average $80 per hour.<br /><br />One boater told me to add Methol to the fuel to vapourize the water but that scares me since not one mechanic (3 looked at my boat) mentioned it.<br /><br />Any advice, guidance, tips/tricks would be MUCH appreciated!<br /><br />Thanks in advance!<br /><br />John<br />1984 Tempest Cuddy w/ 1984 OMC 3.8L Sterndrive
