I'll add my $.02 here on SeaFoam. I have been using it for more than 10 years for long term storage (and occasional injector cleaner) on all my boats as well as lawn & garden equipment. I use 1 Oz. per gallon of fuel. I've used it on outboards as well as stern drive motors and never had an issue.
For the last 3 years I've been using Mercury Qwickare ethanol treatment for the ethanol fuel I buy on land. The recommendation is one ounce per 10 gallons of fuel, which is what I use. I put it in the gas can prior to filling it up so the treatment mixes well.
The mechanic where I purchased my toon highly recommended SeaFoam, as have other marine mechanics I've spoken to.
I agree with others who suggest running the tank as low as it will go, adding whichever treatment you feel comfortable with.
How to empty the ethanol gas out of my pontoon boat
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Re: How to empty the ethanol gas out of my pontoon boat
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Re: How to empty the ethanol gas out of my pontoon boat
Okay, I have been convinced. Fuel treatment(including Sea Foam) will suffice. And now I have a good excuse to take the toon out while my wife is at work and the kids are school. I think I will take a day and go play.
Brad
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2013 20' Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge
Mercury 60hp 4-Stroke
2007 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew 4X4
2013 20' Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge
Mercury 60hp 4-Stroke
2007 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew 4X4
Re: How to empty the ethanol gas out of my pontoon boat
OK Brad U in canton im in Longview almost same altitude( I do not know why I said that) , I have 90 yama 4 stroke, on 22ft G3. I may not use mine when it gets too cold, so when I think I gonna not use it, I take off fuel line to carb and run it setting on trailer with motor in water and use all fuel in the carbs. I use the Stabilizer in tank and never had a problem in 6 yrs.
Re: How to empty the ethanol gas out of my pontoon boat
bradcox100 wrote:Okay, I have been convinced. Fuel treatment(including Sea Foam) will suffice. And now I have a good excuse to take the toon out while my wife is at work and the kids are school. I think I will take a day and go play.
Brad
Your looking at that completely wrong, think of it as necessary maintenance that must be performed once a year especially with a friend or two and a case of cold ones.
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James & Deb
1988 Riviera Cruiser 15 HP Mariner
05 Silverado Z 71 V8 5.3