Fuel Stabilization

gack

Does anyone use a fuel stabilizer when winterizing their boat?  I never have and have not had a problem, but thinking it would be good to do.

Willhound

Yes. Always. Modern fuels with no lead start to break down after about 30 days whether or not ethanol is present. I like both the Merc stabilizer (I think called Quik-store) and I also use Startron as a stabilizer and helps with any water issues.

randy56

All way's use staybil put some in today, learned a lesson today, it was windy, I splashed staybil all over the outside of my boat, made yellow stains on gel coat, tryed to get it off with all kinds of cleaner, found wd - 40 took it off. 
I think as long as you have good gas, no corn additive's , 6 mos, you would fine. 

Black_Diamond

I use stabilizer at every fill up. Always.  I use the PRI-G additive.  

gack

Thanks all.

Liberty44140

I use fuel medic at every fill up so fuel is always stabilized. 

gack

Thats a good idea to add at every fill up.  Think I'll start doing it.

Dream_Inn

I use Startron.  I usually double up on it at winter, with full tanks (well, almost full).

Willhound

Should add, I also try and over winter with tanks as full as possible. Less air means less opportunity for condensation , and I believe, less oxygen to interact with the fuel. That last part might be my own opinion however.

Cableguy Greg

I use Stabil Marine every time I put gas in my boat. I even use it when I put ethanol free gas in. I have also used the Merc version when I can find it. Sometimes the local Wally World has it, sometimes it doesn't.