Fuel Tank Winterizing

[seabob4]

Just my opinion...

Should you decide to use an automotive type fuel pump as Kraw has pictured, make sure it is out on the open deck, as his is.  They are not ignition protected, thus could spark upon energizing.  Do not install below decks, where fuel vapors can accumulate.  The open environment will diminish any fuel vapor accumulation...

[daniel123]

Bob,

I see what you mean about going about it through the fill port; thanks for all the insight. This site is great for this sort of information.

Dan

[kraw2]

I made the wiring long enough to get away from any fumes from the tank....I hope

I use a portable battery jumper or the boats power outlet. When I used it thru a sending unit hole I had the 3/8" pick up hose zip tied to a thin old fishing pole to help move it around the bottom of the tank. It has worked very well sucking up old gas/water. That's the best way to get most of the fuel out. When it's hooked up the boats fuel line it doesn't remove all the old fuel. The setup has been used many times and gone thru 3 to 5 pumps since 2001 when I made it.

[daniel123]

Great idea, Kraw. Thanks!

Dan

[CTsalt12]

In those temps you need to fill up 7/8 full with Briggs and Stratton and stor n start. This allows for as little water entry as possible while keeping the gas from coming out of vents when temps are changing.  Good time to do a fuel test too, pump out into a glass jar and inspect.