Long term boat storage

[Jimmyboy]

Hi everyone,

I'm sure this question has been asked before, so excuse me if it has. I have a 25' Sea Ray Sundancer that I didn't get to use last year and it looks as though I wont get it in the water this year either. The boat was Winterized and the fuel that was left has stabilizer in it. So my question is this. Other than checking on it from time to time, is there anything else I should do while it's on it's extended layup? My wife and I said that if we don't use it within the next year then maybe we will sell it. Could I get some advise on what I should be doing be sides the obvious "use it"? Should I try to drain the fuel tank? Not sure how much gas in in the tank. Possibly 35-40 gallons I'm guessing.

Thanks!

 

[Cam]

I would pump the fuel out and use it for other things and at the least would fog all the cylinders.

 

[pdecat]

I would drain the fuel andturn the engines about 90 crankshaft degrees.

Draining fuel is easy on a stored boat . Hook a long hose to the fuel system and let it siphon into 5 gal tanks. . You can use an ob fuel bulb to start the siphon or the built in electric fuel pump if you have one. I prefer the siphon as I have goog control at the gas can point.

 

[pdecat]

Lawn guys will be happy to get the gas and possibly lend cans. A eager guy might even help.