 |
22 August 2015, 17:55
|
#1
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 48
|
My boating days are over this year due to ill health , I've a full tank of fuel should I drain or keep it thanks
Leon
Sent from my iPhone using RIB Net
__________________
|
|
|
|
22 August 2015, 19:56
|
#2
|
|
RIBnet admin team
Country: UK - Scotland
Boat name: imposter
Make: FunYak
Length: 3m +
Engine: Tohatsu 30HP
MMSI: 235089819
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,627
|
Leonard, I've edited your post title to attract more helpful responses. I'll tidy the first two posts when at a PC later.
You'll probably get more helpful advice if you add some details:
Type of tank (metal, plastic, inboard, portable).
Premix or pure fuel?
Do you have a petrol car?
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
22 August 2015, 20:42
|
#3
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 48
|
Hi plastic tank , auto lube system , it's a Tohatso 70 mc and inboard tank , thanks for response and help .
Sent from my iPad using RIB Net
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
22 August 2015, 20:43
|
#4
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 48
|
Soz and diesel car .
Sent from my iPad using RIB Net
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
22 August 2015, 21:21
|
#5
|
|
RIBnet admin team
Country: Ireland
Length: 4m +
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 14,899
|
If you add fuel stabiliser then it will be OK for next season. Or you could just flog it to a friend for a discount...
__________________
.
|
|
|
|
|
22 August 2015, 21:26
|
#6
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 48
|
Cheers for reply Willk much obliged
Sent from my iPhone using RIB Net
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
22 August 2015, 21:29
|
#7
|
|
Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Easdale
Boat name: Miss Isle
Make: Solent 6.9
Length: 6m +
Engine: 225 optimax
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,427
|
How much fuel? Are your tanks built in or portable? If you can lift them out it will make getting the fuel out a lot easier. There are a lot of threads here re storing fuel with a lot of different views regarding leaving tanks full, half full or near empty all relating to either condensation in the tank, (leave full to reduce that) to near empty so you can put fresh in when you are ready to go again.
Sent from my iPad using my finger
__________________
I was born not knowing and have had only a little time to change that here and there.
|
|
|
|
|
22 August 2015, 21:31
|
#8
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 48
|
Neil 50ltr tank built in and full tank .
Sent from my iPhone using RIB Net
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
22 August 2015, 21:32
|
#9
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 48
|
I put highest grade petrol in .
Sent from my iPhone using RIB Net
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
23 August 2015, 08:35
|
#10
|
|
Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Girvan & Tayvallich
Boat name: Breawatch
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: Mercury 150 F/stroke
MMSI: ex directory!!
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 6,203
|
Leonard I have for any years left various amounts of petrol in my tank. I have never added stabilisers but always left room to add fresh at the start of the season. My rib was stored outside and I never hade any problems.
Sent from my iPhone using RIB Net
__________________
jambo
'Carpe Diem'
Member of the ebay Blue RIB cover club
Member of SABS ( Scottish West Division)
|
|
|
|
|
23 August 2015, 08:41
|
#11
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 48
|
Thanks Jambo
Sent from my iPad using RIB Net
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
23 August 2015, 08:48
|
#12
|
|
Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Easdale
Boat name: Miss Isle
Make: Solent 6.9
Length: 6m +
Engine: 225 optimax
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,427
|
I agree I've had the same experience. My biggest concern has always been old petrol in the carbs as the oil will separate. If you can run the engine once a month or so, in my experience again, this mitigates the risk
So my answer is leave it in and run it up until you are ready for the water again, hope that's soon 👍
Sent from my iPad using my finger
__________________
I was born not knowing and have had only a little time to change that here and there.
|
|
|
|
|
23 August 2015, 09:08
|
#13
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 48
|
Thanks Neil , it's seems the best way is to keep the fuel and to run the engine , thanks for everyone's great advice .
Sent from my iPad using RIB Net
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
23 August 2015, 15:22
|
#14
|
|
Member
Country: UK - Wales
Town: Cardiff
Length: no boat
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,018
|
Or add stabiliser to the tank and fog, disconnect the lines to engine and run it dry while fogging. this gets the engine lubed for winter and stops oil gumming up the carbs.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All times are GMT. The time now is 08:02.
Breawatch
