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Unread 10-06-2006, 05:42 PM
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SO IS IT BETTER TO STORE THE BOAT FOR THE WINTER WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS OR AN EMPTY TANK?
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Default Re: WINTERIZING QUESTION

I've always understood you're supposed to store it with a full tank. However, I've also heard that this new gas doesn't store very well, so I'm not sure how to answer the question. I just thought I'd throw one more thing in the mix to consider...

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Full tank where we are with Stabil added. BGO has the new E=10, where we are CY we just have good ole gasoline.

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Or you could move to Florida and fish all year long!
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You can be an evil man sometimes Senor Franco ;D
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Nope, just trying to tempt you to move to Florida Brother Willy!!!
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I usually leave it 3/4 to full and add stabile. One benefit is that I can use the gas for my generator in case of an extended power outage.
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Default Re: WINTERIZING QUESTION

The recomendation is to drain the tanks for the winter with the new gas.

I have a small amout of gas in my tank from test runs and will drain soon.

But I have never stored full before?? I have added stabil and thats it. Any water you might get will be so small that if you have a water sepratoe (wich you should) will take care of it!
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THANKS BOYS, AS AIRSLOT SAID, WE DO NOT HAVE ANY ETHANOL IN THIS STATE YET. SO LOOKS LIKE A FULL TANK WITH STABIL.
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Heck Cy, that might be a good investment this year. I'd have to guess that prices will be higher in the spring, so you'll have a 60 gallon head start.

If there is a good day and the fishing is just red hot, drop me a line. It would only take me 40 minutes to meet you at the ramp. Have boat / will travel.

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