stacer 525 manual ? + removing stale fuel

[datamile]

Ok, being new to owning outboard boats, I'm making a few mistakes. Starting with Jammed steering, and now the concept of stale fuel.

Does anyone have a stacer owner's manual ( if there is such a thing ) that they could scan/copy/email me ? Its a 525 2004/2005 easy rider.

Ok, got the boat from the yard about 3 months ago, and I guess it was there for a while, so no idea how old the fuel is. Boat started fine a copy of weeks ago during the steering drama, but the fuel doesn't smell like best petrol.

Any idea of to get the petrol out of this kind of boat. The tank is under the floor, and I'm guessing 94lt size, and its about half full according to the meter.

Do I siphon from the refill ? Disconnect the fuel pump and siphin from there , or some other method. Willing for help if you want some discount fuel

[gofishin]

Easiest method, without disconnecting some of the fuel supply line or removing floor, would be to siphon out thru the deck filler. The deck filler pipe protudes down into the tank & past the first baffle, hence you can get to the bottom of the tank.

You will need about 4m of hose. Doesn't have to be fuel grade, but for a few extra bucks it will last forever. If it is something you may use frequently, best to buy a primer bulb & fit at the outlet end to save you sucking on those fumes.

First cut the petrol end of the hose on about a 45 deg angle. Then lay the hose in the boat, starting at the centre of the floor & follow out & up the side sheet to the side deck/filler cap. Add sx inches & mark hose. Then feed thru filler hose (you might have to twist to send doesn't foul on tank filler stub) until the mark is at the deck filler. The end of the hose will be pretty close to the tank centre (deepest part). Siphon away!

Replace your primary fuel filter & don't try & reuse the fuel in the boat. Save it for your mower!

Can't help you with a manual sorry.

[datamile]

Thanks, I'll give it a go. Shame I filled the mower last week ;(

I guess a boat yard for the hose and bulb.. or do places like bunnings/mitre 10 do them ?

[BM]

Datamile,

Raise the bow, and if possible remove the fuel line from the water seperating filter and feed the fuel line either into the bilge of the boat or if the line is long enough feed it out through the bottom bung into some sort of receptacle or onto the ground if necessary...

Bunnings wont carry marine fittings so don't bother going there. You need to see a marine dealer who can supply what you need.

Cheers

[datamile]

Where and what does a water separation filter look like ? The fuel line looks like it comes out of the bulk head, through the deck, through a primer bulb, and then into something that I thought was a fuel pump and then out to the engine. Might be something else, but only a small inspection hatch at the rear to check the bilge pump.

I'm guessing its the water filter. Blue tin , in/out arrows on the top.

[gofishin]

Datamile,

...feed the fuel line either into the bilge ...

Don’t you hate it when a reply disappears b4 you can post it…

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BM, these boats have EPS (styrene) foam under floor, full to the transom, and I am pretty sure the fuel line will be well short of the bung if disconnected from the separator. I would stay well clear of draining fuel into the bilge even with the bow up.

Datamile, whatever method you use be extremely careful not to spill any fuel inside your boat. The fuel will melt the EPS (underfloor) and the mixture will form a resin like substance which hardens & sticks like u know what, and will cause corrosion in the bilge.

The device you mention is the separator/filter. Use a tub under it when spinning it off & be careful as it will be full of fuel. Take it with you when getting a replacement as there are a few different types. Use a light smear of clean oil on the ‘O’ ring/gasket of the new one when fitting. Do not over tighten.
cheers