1972 65hp Merc

[jacobmorin]

I recently put my boat in for the first time this year. I got it to start up and idle for about 20 seconds, than it would die out? If I waited for another 10 mintues or so it would do the same thing, and so on, and so on. What do you guys think it might be? Some people stated it might be water in the gas from condsation from sitting all winter. I did have 3 gallons treated in a 6 gallon tank.

If you do think that it might be water, what do you suggest? I am not sure how to properly drain the gas line or tank, and should I also be doing something in the engine? Also, are there fuel filters on this old engine?

Thanks