Gas(no not that kind)

[Miller]

I was wondering how long gas stays good? I have not used my boat in 4 months....is it still good? If it is not good, what should I do with it? Thanks for any help.

[Speck]

Did you add Stabil to the gas when you filled up? If not, dump it and put fresh gas in. I always treat the fresh gas with stabil. That way if I let it sit for a long period of time, it stays fresh. Old gas will seperate from the alcohol based octane booster and the alcohol floats on top of the gas then draws moisture into the fuel mix. That will screw up you carboration system.

[CrappieCoz]

I have to agree with speckhunter if you didn't add some kind of treatment you will need to pump it out. I use the Merc fuel system treatment and stabilizer addative and my 90 sat since October and it cranked right up and after warm up ran great. I have heard same experiences with Stabil. I just use the Merc stuff since the dealer recommended it. He said it treat the system and stabilizes the fuel system. I don't know if Stabil does the same or if it just stabilizes the gas.

[Kit Papermouth]

Your motor carburator or fuel injection?

[crappiencali]

I stored my boat for 5 months and my motor ran fine when I took the boat out the first time. Reallt depends if it was stored indoors/outdoors and your climate.

[Miller]

Your motor carburator or fuel injection?

I think it is carburator.

[Kit Papermouth]

Fuel injection will be affected less by older gas as the system is air tight. Carburators allow the gas to evaporate to atomsphere and leave the gelling agents in there. Always good to run the gas out of a carburated motor when winterizing.

As far as the tank goes. You should be all right to use if you put a good mix of new gas with it.

Most people do recommend stabilizers if you store for over three months.

My boat hits the water at least twice a month. Even in winter.