Merc cruiser gas question

[bowtie]

I have a 1987 welcraft 19' open bow with a 165<br />merc cruiser inboard with a Alpha 1 outboard.<br />Does anyone know the amount of gas the gas tanks holds?.<br />Also,<br />I just purchase the boat in Nov of 02. We make a test run then and haven't started it sence.<br />It's been stored inside.<br />Should I put fuel stablizer in the gas tank prior to starting?.<br /> Thanks for any responce

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Merc cruiser gas question

Hi Bowtie<br />You may have better luck posting your question in the I/O section. As for the stabilizer, yes definitly put some in the tank per the instructions on the bottle and run the engine for 10-15 minutes to be sure it gets to the carb.

 

[JB]

Re: Merc cruiser gas question

Moved to I/O.

 

[Oil Man]

Re: Merc cruiser gas question

Bowtie,<br /><br />The fuel stabalizer should go in the fuel tank and run into the carbs BEFORE putting it away.<br />Go ahead and run out the fuel you have in there -- it may run a little rough, but it hasn't been stored long. You should be OK.<br /><br />Dave

 

[B_Eager]

Re: Merc cruiser gas question

Your fuel tank is 25 gallons<br />Your boats dry weight is 2350 pounds<br />Over all lenght is 19' 3"<br />Beam is 7' 7"<br />Your trailer if single axel should be about 600 pounds.<br />With fuel (6.17 ponds/gallon), your rig should weigh in at about 3100 pounds. + Gear. <br />If you need any more stats ask while I have the books out. I have the point gap, plug gap etc for the 2.5L, 3.0L, 3.7L, 3.7LX