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It's been done on a million boats over many decades. Myself, I've used several different types on many outboards with premix since the early 80s.
I recommend the type with a drain-bowl at the bottom. Drain regularly as a routine matter for carefree boating. Change the filter itself every season or so. Make sure all water is drained from the filter before freeze up in the fall.