eric_smith
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"I am considering the purchase
"I am considering the purchase of a new Honda BF30 to repower my older boat. Due to weight considerations, I am limited to 30 hp with new 4 stroke designs. I am also limited to the Honda as it appears to be only manufacturer offering a 4 stroke 30 hp short shaft remote configuration. With that in mind, one of the major discussion points for this engine seems to be carb/fuel issues. Given the price of the motor, fuel, and carb cleaning/rebuild/replacement costs, would it be worth it to put fuel stabilizer in every tank of fuel I use to avoid gumming issues during the boating season? As my boating schedule varies, I might run it every day for a week and then take 3 weeks off. I'm trying to avoid any carb problems, starting with a new motor. I would then follow Honda instructions for winter storage by draining fuel,carbs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated."
"I am considering the purchase of a new Honda BF30 to repower my older boat. Due to weight considerations, I am limited to 30 hp with new 4 stroke designs. I am also limited to the Honda as it appears to be only manufacturer offering a 4 stroke 30 hp short shaft remote configuration. With that in mind, one of the major discussion points for this engine seems to be carb/fuel issues. Given the price of the motor, fuel, and carb cleaning/rebuild/replacement costs, would it be worth it to put fuel stabilizer in every tank of fuel I use to avoid gumming issues during the boating season? As my boating schedule varies, I might run it every day for a week and then take 3 weeks off. I'm trying to avoid any carb problems, starting with a new motor. I would then follow Honda instructions for winter storage by draining fuel,carbs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated."