water in gas

[blazer]

i stopped and got gas in one of my tanks on my boat,and after i ran it a couple of miles the engine started to cut out bad and when i would take off it would take along time to get on plane.i switched over to the other tank and within a coule hundred yards the engine started to run normal again.so i suspect that the gas that i got has water in it.my question is are there anything i can add to the fuel to remove the water,would seafoam do this,or do i need to drain the fuel.if so how would be the easiest way to drain the fuel from the tank.

 

[fischnrod]

Denatured alcohol will mix with the water so it will burn. I don't remember the exact ratio but one gallon should be plenty,probably more than enough. 1 quart is what i mixed in my car gas tank when i had that happen to me.

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[wrechin2]

Danny,
I wouldn't run it. The thing with water is it is thicker than fuel, that is why it goes to the bottom and is heavier. A 2 stroke it gets it oil from the fuel. Water can not pass through the jet as quikly as water and It can actually lean a engine out to the point of damage. You risk it. In a car it is ok. Just my opinion....

If you want to run it up to the house with some gas cans, I have a evacuator that will pull it out. I have to remove fuel all the time. It works great.

Fischrod,
I seen your truck at the ramp yesterday. I started to leave you a note to say hi...

 

[blazer]

thanks James,im not going to take a chance on doing damage to the engine for a few gallons of gas so i will try to get it drained out,if i cant i will take you up on your offer.

 

[jakemac]

wouldnt hurt to run some sea foam after it is drained and you put some new fuel in it

 

[wrechin2]

I usually pull out the sending unit and tilt the boat to make the fuel run to one corner, then suck it out. Just let me know.

 

[finbully]

Just wait until Obama mandates E15. None of the 2-strokes are made for it. Lee at Fish-N-Fun said the manufacturers are really nervous about this possibility.

 

[jeepboy911]

its that darn ethanol junk i wonder why they put it in there if it messes up the engines