how could this possibly happen

[pelican]

Originally Posted by dave1972

Due to ethanol issues, I've been advised NOT to fill the tanks at the end of the season.

Run as much of the gas out of the tank as you can and still treat with startron.

The 43 gal. tank on my 20' is only 11.5" high and I can't imagine there being anywhere close

to a foot of water in your tank, even if it's 100 gal.

when i read someone,who recieved advice like this - i honestly shake my head...

"ethanol issues" - ethanol PROBLEMS,they're "problems" ,not "issues",are usually caused by water finding it's way into the tank - if you're experiencing a phase seperation problem,do a complete check out of the fuel system - it's allowing water in somewhere,find that cause,and your problem's solved...in order to preform that whole"check out" thing,the tank should be removed...

i winterize and store approx 40-45 boats every season - i've yet to have a phase seperation problem,after removing any of these boats from storage...

as far as fuel additives are concerned: i use stabil in the fall,NOTHING else,and i advise every client of the same,do not waste your money...

lots and lots of bad information,and old wive's tales concerning fuel...