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Old 06-17-2012 | 05:57 PM
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Just curious, I normally don't leave much fuel in the boat when I'm done for the weekend, however, I sucked up some junk and pulled the boat with half a tank, how long is it ok to let it sit with that much fuel? It's only been a week.......
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Old 06-17-2012 | 06:59 PM
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Mine sits with 100 plus gallons in it all the time.

Several winters I had full tanks over the entire winter. You'll be fine.
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Appreciated, do you use any fuel additive? I have none in it now, should I add some?
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Old 06-17-2012 | 10:43 PM
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You can go up to a month on E10 fuel and probably 2 months on non ethanol fuel without needing any stabil or other additives.
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Old 06-17-2012 | 11:18 PM
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Thanks for the input, not sure what e10 is, sorry!
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E10 = 10% ethanol in the fuel.
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Old 06-18-2012 | 12:13 PM
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Gotcha, thanks I run 93, thanks for the clarification!
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Old 06-18-2012 | 05:24 PM
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I use Valvtech year around. It helps with the ethanol. My boat sits in the garage over the winter (7 months here) with a full tank. No problems.
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Old 06-18-2012 | 05:36 PM
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Where do you purchase, probably good to run anyway to help keep motor clean.
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