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I took the boat out yesterday and let it run about 15 miles and liked to have turned me into an ice sickle. Even though I caught a bunch of short rock bass, the point was mostly just to run the motor. I dressed in multiple layers and still froze. I am going to be a little reluctant to repeat this activity in these temperatures......
How long can the fuel in my boat sit unused without causing problems with the motor? I have added sta-bil to keep it fresh, but I am still a little concerned.
Should I remove the remaining gas and pump it back into a sealed container?
Any input would be helpful.
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You asked for any input...... I have let gas sit in the tank for three months, then decided to add stabil, took it out two months later and she fired up and ran great...no spit, no sputter.
I think there are several factors that cause gas to go bad...my boat is in an enclosed garage. May be different if the boat is outside.... subject to temp changes.... type of gas....who knows..
I have had gas go bad in my four-wheeler in less than two months.....drain it, replace it, works fine!
Mines never been out of the water for more than two weeks "except during repairs" so I don't know how long I would venture ta guess that you will be back on the water by March 5th though
Ifn your tank is over half full, I would not worry for a few months of storage.
Tanks of any size that are nearly empty are the ones that have gas go bad.
I also am one to not "drain" the fuel out of the carb when putting the motor up. Same principal, some is left in the bowl and it quickly evaps and leavea a residue of tar. A full carb will sit for a few weeks without taring up.
If I can't fish for two or three weeks in a row for some terrible reason, I will go out and start it up on the water hose and let her run for 10 or so minutes, just to insure my carbs stay operational. If you can't drop it in the water, it surely won't hurt a thing to let her cough up a little fresh gas every couple of weeks.
Fish Masterson
Carburated outboards have vent holes in each carb that allows atmospheric pressure to be present so the carbs will work. The vents also allow for the evaporation of alcohol from fuel leaving unwanted additives (Gum) . Fuel in small quantities like in carbs will do this at different time intervals depending on heat or cold. best thing is to start and run it every 3 to 4 weeks until it reaches near operating temps 5 to 10 min this replaces old fuel with fresh never allowing carbs to dry out and cause probs. Its a good idea to keep fuel cells full to combat condinsation. Ihad a 90 evinrude for 10 years and never had one fuel ralated problem by doing this . If your like me, by the 3rd week youve already caught several yard fish and run the engine at the same time. Hope this helps.
Even though I caught a bunch of short rock bass, the point was mostly just to run the motor. I dressed in multiple layers and still froze. I am going to be a little reluctant to repeat this activity in these temperatures......
I would venture ta guess that you will be back on the water by March 5th though 
. Fuel in small quantities like in carbs will do this at different time intervals depending on heat or cold. best thing is to start and run it every 3 to 4 weeks until it reaches near operating temps 5 to 10 min this replaces old fuel with fresh never allowing carbs to dry out and cause probs. Its a good idea to keep fuel cells full to combat condinsation. Ihad a 90 evinrude for 10 years and never had one fuel ralated problem by doing this