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Ridge Runner posted 10-28-2009 04:01 PM ET (US)
I need some advice on long term storage for my Conquest 295. I have to put to bed my Whaler for about 18 months due to my traveling extensively to the middle-east for my job next summer. I have two 150 gallon saddle tanks with about 100 gallons of E-10 fuel in each, can I use stabilizer in a higher dose? Transferring this much fuel may be a problem as my marina does not allow any fuel transfers; and I’m already pulled out of the water and up on blocks. Any thoughts… And anything special about putting my twin 225 Optimax’s away for that long? Also I’m not sure about draining the fuel system in a DFI engine.
Buckda posted 10-28-2009 04:36 PM ET (US)
You definitely need to address winterizing the engines, if nothing else.
I'd say check your shop manual for your motors, and if you don't think you can do what is required, pay the marina to do it.
When you return to the boat, before you fire the motors up again, be sure to open the cover, add some DFI oil in each cylinder and turn the flywheel by hand to make sure the cylinder walls are coated with oil before firing it up again.
I would check with the marina to see if they will make an exception in your case regarding draining the tanks. Since it's already up on blocks, it is impossible to really run the fuel out on the water, which is probably the preferred method. (plus a lot more fun).
I'm guessing that if you offer to fill up the tanks of the marina vehicles (and the mechanic's truck) you'll get a "look the other way"....Treat the remaining fuel with a dose of stabilizer.
Personally, I'd disconnect the primer bulb and let the fuel drain out of the fuel delivery hoses (back into the tank) to keep the ethanol laden fuel out of the rubber hoses.
deepwater posted 10-28-2009 06:52 PM ET (US)
Drain the tanks and burn the gas in anything that runs,, completely air dry the tanks and store cool and dry,,drain all the lower lube and fill with Marvel Mystery oil,,Squirt some silicon in the water intakes and pump in some Marvel Mystery oil in the carbs just open the water drains on each carb untill red oil comes out and put several good squirts in each cylinder and turn over by hand if you can,,Spray the whole inside of the motor with silicone till it drips out toss several moth balls in a sock and replace the cowling,,than shrink wrap the whole boat and leave small vents at both ends,,Use more socks and moth balls around the boat but hang them from the rails
Buckda posted 10-29-2009 10:37 AM ET (US)
If you don't want to sacrifice old socks, use butter tubs with holes cut in the lid - fill with mothballs.
I would not put the mothballs in direct contact with anything on board...but I agree - mothballs are excellent recommendation to keep critters out. I use them on my boat in the barn all winter...
Whaler_bob posted 10-29-2009 11:11 AM ET (US)
I also use mothballs to keep critters out of my motorcycle (put a dozen balls in a spray paint can plastic cap under the seat), Jetski (cut down a 2 liter soda bottle and fill the base with balls then sit it in the bilge) and boat (same procedure as the Jetski but x3 containers- one bow, one stern and one under the console).
Mothballs become more or less inert over time- they won't last 18 months. Maybe you can have someone go down to the boat and change out the supply every six months.
Some fuel stabilizers advertise two years protection, that's what was printed on the small supply that was included with my Briggs equipped generator. The container was Briggs & Stratton branded.
Found the link- it states "Keeps your fuel fresh for up to 2 years".
http://faqs.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/faqs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp. php?p_faqid=3484

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Author	Topic: Long Term Whaler Storage
Ridge Runner	posted 10-28-2009 04:01 PM ET (US) I need some advice on long term storage for my Conquest 295. I have to put to bed my Whaler for about 18 months due to my traveling extensively to the middle-east for my job next summer. I have two 150 gallon saddle tanks with about 100 gallons of E-10 fuel in each, can I use stabilizer in a higher dose? Transferring this much fuel may be a problem as my marina does not allow any fuel transfers; and I’m already pulled out of the water and up on blocks. Any thoughts… And anything special about putting my twin 225 Optimax’s away for that long? Also I’m not sure about draining the fuel system in a DFI engine.
Buckda	posted 10-28-2009 04:36 PM ET (US) You definitely need to address winterizing the engines, if nothing else. I'd say check your shop manual for your motors, and if you don't think you can do what is required, pay the marina to do it. When you return to the boat, before you fire the motors up again, be sure to open the cover, add some DFI oil in each cylinder and turn the flywheel by hand to make sure the cylinder walls are coated with oil before firing it up again. I would check with the marina to see if they will make an exception in your case regarding draining the tanks. Since it's already up on blocks, it is impossible to really run the fuel out on the water, which is probably the preferred method. (plus a lot more fun). I'm guessing that if you offer to fill up the tanks of the marina vehicles (and the mechanic's truck) you'll get a "look the other way"....Treat the remaining fuel with a dose of stabilizer. Personally, I'd disconnect the primer bulb and let the fuel drain out of the fuel delivery hoses (back into the tank) to keep the ethanol laden fuel out of the rubber hoses.
deepwater	posted 10-28-2009 06:52 PM ET (US) Drain the tanks and burn the gas in anything that runs,, completely air dry the tanks and store cool and dry,,drain all the lower lube and fill with Marvel Mystery oil,,Squirt some silicon in the water intakes and pump in some Marvel Mystery oil in the carbs just open the water drains on each carb untill red oil comes out and put several good squirts in each cylinder and turn over by hand if you can,,Spray the whole inside of the motor with silicone till it drips out toss several moth balls in a sock and replace the cowling,,than shrink wrap the whole boat and leave small vents at both ends,,Use more socks and moth balls around the boat but hang them from the rails
Buckda	posted 10-29-2009 10:37 AM ET (US) If you don't want to sacrifice old socks, use butter tubs with holes cut in the lid - fill with mothballs. I would not put the mothballs in direct contact with anything on board...but I agree - mothballs are excellent recommendation to keep critters out. I use them on my boat in the barn all winter...
Whaler_bob	posted 10-29-2009 11:11 AM ET (US) I also use mothballs to keep critters out of my motorcycle (put a dozen balls in a spray paint can plastic cap under the seat), Jetski (cut down a 2 liter soda bottle and fill the base with balls then sit it in the bilge) and boat (same procedure as the Jetski but x3 containers- one bow, one stern and one under the console). Mothballs become more or less inert over time- they won't last 18 months. Maybe you can have someone go down to the boat and change out the supply every six months. Some fuel stabilizers advertise two years protection, that's what was printed on the small supply that was included with my Briggs equipped generator. The container was Briggs & Stratton branded. Found the link- it states "Keeps your fuel fresh for up to 2 years". http://faqs.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/faqs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp. php?p_faqid=3484