sailing giving up motoring for a while

[adrian morris]

I stated sailing my hunter 19 this yearmy Boston whaler is in my dirve wayI have a 90 hp honda and about 60 gal of gas in it?I know this is off the topic of sailing but I dont want to sell it yet Any suggestions on what I should do for long term storage with the engine and gas?

 

[Dave Crowley]

Try this site

The Honda Marine site has 90hp owner's manuals online - they walk through the steps to winterize the motor.With 60 gallons of gas you could use a fuel stabilizer (although that's a lot of stabilzer...) or if it's not pre-mixed (I would assume not in this size of an engine?) get a gas siphon and use the gas in your car. (That's what I used to do with my motor boat...)Dave

 

[Travis]

Don't use stablizer if...

If you plan on storing the motor for more than one season, then look into the "draining" storage method. The stablizer is only good for about one season and you don't want fuel gumming up your engine.