advice please.

[derekh]

I have just purchased a bayliner on behalf of a friend who wanted a boat with a small cuddy cabin (19.5' capri) The boat has been in storage for 2 years without being used. the petrol tank is full - The engine started easly with the new battery and is running sweet. I have changed the engine oil and the gear oil but I am told that the petrol could be stale and cause problems. Should I empty the tank and re-fuel and should the engine be run in again.

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[longjohnsilver]

Why chuck away perfectly good fuel, if it runs well, use it.

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[gonfishing]

Must agree with LJS use it!! I may be wrong but I think the "OLD" fuel bit goes back many years and refers to 2 stroke oil mixes where there is a chance that the fuel and oil will have gelled up causing problems, this is abviously not the case with neat petrol all IMHO of course!!!

Julian

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[sailorman]

just keep "topping-up" with fresh fuel

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[davedpc]

If it runs o.k. use it up. Is it not unlike the current attitude to 'best before date ' with food. Much perfectly packaged and sealed food is ditched only because it out of date. I can remember when you used to taste or smell food and not to rely on a lable. I can also remember a tin of cake was found in a local factory which was one of a batch supplied for the first ever expedition to the south pole. It proved after about 60 years to be in perfect condition. When we were kids way back, if we dropped our bread & marge on the floor providing it landed 'sunny side up' we had to eat it. What a mandy pandy state were getting . Dave.

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[Boating_Buoys]

I support the "if it's not broke don't fix it" view but;

If it was me I'd probably add some form of fuel additive that we all put in our boats over the winter.

Quicksilver do one, but there are many on the market, they will just ensure any fuel deposits / gum etc removed (I think!).

Just an option

Andy


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[ballena]

I would change the fuel filter now and again after a couple of refills, use it up and have fun!!

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[oldgit]

Keep an eye on those temp gauges. the risers on that Black Anchor are made out of special patent Mercruiser "quick corrode " caste iron.IMHO.Nip on to Yacht survey for info.Fairly simple task to remove and descale.

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[STOCK_INGTOPS]

Dave..I know you don't mind "fishy" tasting things, but today with all the added ingredients to food etc..out of date items can be quite dangerous! years ago ( you are obviously older than me) the food manufactured was less chemical. As I know from selling drugs etc in a pharmacy, it really is very important to check all dates on every item. You are talking about a much simpler time, but in today's modern world.. you should discard ALL older items!!! However, I do agree with taking care of the pennies, and the pounds will take care of themself.. Obviously a man after my own heart!

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[truebrit]

Im afraid OLD fuel is a modern problem,due to unleaded petrol having additives that evaporate off after about 3-4months ,and consequently the fuel loses its oooomph!! Usually a bit of fresh fuel added at beginning of season does the trick.The problem arises mainly in small amounts of fuel ie gennys etc

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[derekh]

proof of the pudding is in the eating. Launched today with the new owner, turned the key and covered about 30 miles up and down the river blackwater. never missed a beat. old petrol is ok after 3 years in the tank.
thanks for your input.

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