They tell me that I should store the boat for the winter with the gas tank empty...seems that ethanol in the gas will cause possible damage or an awful lot of water at the least in my tank,only thing that bothers me is that they say that if I give the gas to them that they will drain it at no charge? Kinda seems foolish not to give it to them because I certainly have no way to remove appx.12-13 gallons of gas. Does this make sense or is the dealer just looking for free gas?
2006-10-16 14:42:44 · 6 answers · asked by rustymustangs 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
That's a good deal! Ethanol in the gas is a problem for boaters. If you have an older fiberglass gas tank, the ethanol will start to dissolve the interior of the tank, and form a black gooey substance that can get into your engine, and really mess it up. You didn't say where you live, but if you live in the Northern part of the country, and buy your gas at filling stations rather than marinas, there's a good chance that you may have ethanol in your fuel. Remember, a tank of gas is a whole lot cheaper than a new engine!
2006-10-16 15:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by Capn Jon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a few gas cans, syphon the fuel into them and send the boat to the dealer... You can preserve the fuel with a product called "STABIL" and put it back in the boat or use it in your car/truck without any fears of damage. I've been using stabil for years and have not had any problems.
By the way... I usually store my boat with a full take of gas and the appropriate amount of stabil in the cell. This eliminates vapor space and... it's only 5 months before I fire it up for the next season. I also winterize my own toys.
2006-10-17 01:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for a dealer and my supervisor prefers the boats that get traded in to have no gas in them. This is because the gas will go bad. But if the boat is traded in with gas in the tank we drain it and divi it out amongst the employees but the aprox price of the gas in the boat is figured into the trade in. Best boat we have recieved since i worked there was a house boat with two-hundred gallon tanks with a hundred gallons left in the boat.
Ethanol also is a bad product as far as longevity of the gas goes and it can eat your gas tank and rubber fuel lines if let set in the boat long enough.
2006-10-17 12:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fuel stored for long periods can cause problems. Shellac will form inside the tank. It's best to drain it. Or you could add a fuel stabilizer if you absolutely refuse to give up the gas.
2006-10-16 21:53:12 · answer #4 · answered by dantheman_028 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the gas in your car.. have tank empty before winterize. Gas wil be useless next season if it wait's in the tank. Fresh gas is always good for your engine.
2006-10-18 15:23:00 · answer #5 · answered by Blaredtx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dealer has no way of knowing what is in your tank, crap, sediment , or any additives you might have added. they would be risking alot to reuse it, so i highly doubt they are just looking for free gas. also, they are really doing you a service by draining it for you, that is alot of gas to dispose of and whith no way to drain it your self its kinda nice dont ya think?
2006-10-16 21:51:35 · answer #6 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋