How to drain fuel tank

[iambroke]

I purchased a 2008 170CC with a Honda 50 4-stroke this summer. I had the outboard winterized and plan to store the boat in the garage (1999 F-150 out into the cold) and was trying to figure out the best way to drain the fuel tank. I read all the threads and could'nt find any direct advice on how to do this. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Dave LeGear]

Don't worry about and just put some Star Tron in the tank... Short of running it till the engine quits with a fixed mounted tank, it is not a easy process and the Star Tron will hold it over the cooler months.

 

[mtty]

I add stabilizer then fill the tank. Less air in tank + less condensation. This year I switched to the marine version of Sta-bil. It's supposed to counteract the effects of ethanol in addition to stabilizing the fuel. We'll see.....

 

[NCangler]

From the factory:

The best way would be to get a siphon pump and pump it straight out of
the fill. There is no drain plug on the gas tank.

 

[JimW]

Quote: The best way would be to get a siphon pump and pump it straight out of the fill. There is no drain plug on the gas tank.

Make sure the pump is safe for use with gasoline.