Archive for September 24th, 2009
Protecting Your Motor during the Offseason
Just because summer is coming to an end doesn’t mean there’s any excuse to sacrifice boat maintenance. As you prepare to winterize your small vessel, you might be concerned about the health of the fuel system. When an engine sits dormant for an extended period of time, water vapor can build up and wreak havoc on the fuel tank and lines. After you’ve emptied the outboard motor of most of its fuel, add a healthy dose of gasoline stabilizer.
These invaluable gasoline additives keep the system well lubricated so that rust and corrosion don’t build up on the bare metal parts in the fuel system. And of course they keep excess water at bay, preventing varnish and sludge from depositing inside the injectors, carburetors and other vital parts of the engine. Before you stow your boat away for the season, make sure all your bases are covered.