pekingduck Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I use my boat every week since I got her, but I'm going away and won't be using it for almost 2 months. Now with the petrol in the tank, should i drain it all or should I fill it up to avoid condensation ? or will that "just result in stale fuel ? Should batteries be disconnected or will the switch being left in off position be enough ? Is there anything I need to do to make sure it's still happy I get back ? any input would be appreciated. cheers pekingduck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 (edited) If you wish i can come around and use it for you I would leave it with around 1/4 tank in it and then when you come backfill it up again or drain that last 1/4 out before topping it up Why leave it 1/4 fuel in it is so that all the lines don,t dry out and possibly start to pearish or go hard ish i would disconnect the batteries don,t put on concrete or metal if you take them out. Make sure they are fully charged also as if they drop in voltage a little it will not go down to the level where the the battery may be damaged Edited September 8, 2006 by johnno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 i often leave my boat without using it for 2 months and i have never had any trouble with the fuel in the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squizzytaylor Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 i often leave my boat without using it for 2 months and i have never had any trouble with the fuel in the tank. Unleaded is believed to go stale at between 2-3 months (stale meaning dropping its octane level) even a quarter of a tank top up with PULP will get it back to normal. Whilst it may not be greatly noticeable the stale fuel can cause detonation and the engine may use extra fuel and in extreme cases cause engine damage. GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pekingduck Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 Thanks guys. maybe 2 months isnt that long a time..but it sure seems like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 maybe it is because they only sell Premium at Akuna Bay, i havent noticed a drop in the performance but i guess i am no rev head, the 225 EFI gets me up and going without any strife so i just coast along at 4200 revs most of the time, thats about 35 knots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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