Built in Tank

[steam_mill]

Just got a new boat with a classic 90 hp. Boat has a built in tank which is new to me. I'm used to the 6 gallon removable tanks. This boat has a 20 gallon tank.<br /><br />So the question is in the winter (9 months in Canada) what do I do with the tank? No premix.<br /><br />1. Fill it and use this gas in the spring? I will add stabilizer.<br /><br />2. Use as much gas as possible and leave it with stabilizer. Come spring, fill it with fresh gas.<br /><br />3. Fill all 20 gallons and then emplty in the spring and put it in the car. Real pain in the but.<br /><br />I've read a lot of posts and still don't have a consensus. I was used to having 5 gallons of gas left over that would run my weed wacker, lawn mower and sprinkler pump for the summer season.<br /><br />Ideas?<br /><br />tx.<br /><br />Joe

 

[roscoe]

Re: Built in Tank

Here are the answers you will get.<br />Yes to number 1.<br />Yes to number 2.<br />Yes to number 3.<br />Provide heated temperature and humidity controlled storage environment.<br />Move to Mexico for the winter, so you can continue to use the boat.

 

[jdkzrt]

Re: Built in Tank

At least you're going to use stabilizer.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Built in Tank

I've done all three. I've never really had any problems with gas that has been stored for 7-8 months. One year I must have accumulated a little extra water condensation, and the engine ran rough for a few hours.

 

[Just Jed]

Re: Built in Tank

I live just next door and so have same winter conditions.<br /> 18 imperial gallon straight gas built in.<br />I just add sta bul sufficiant for the amount of gas left in the tank and tap off of it for the snowblower or generator as I need it. Add some methel Hydrate in the spring and never had a fuel related problem.

 

[steam_mill]

Re: Built in Tank

Jed,<br /><br />So you don't fill your tank? Just add stabil for the amount of fuel?<br /><br />How big a problem is condensation?<br /><br />Where do you go boating.<br /><br />Joe

 

[Just Jed]

Re: Built in Tank

Never had a problem with water in tank but I add methel hydrate in the spring just in case. also have a hard mounted water seperater. I change that once a season. I try to leave the tank as full as possible but I dont go out of my way to fill it up. Maybe I should as it is a great supply if we ever get a ice storm or power out again . (have generator) <br /> I boat on any water deep enough and some times water that isn'. LOL<br /> Usually Lake Ontario between Pickering and St. Kits. Simco, Georgian Bay ,Lake Panache & Tube Lake near Walord Falls. I scrub bottom at Sauble Beach from time to time also.