Check to see if water in tank and drain

[rapala]

I fabricated this to check on water in gas tank.  I  took a 1" nut , capped one end,  drilled 1/4" holes near bottom of nut.  I had to have weight to hold down plastic hose, using the nut as weight.  I tipped boat back, pulled gas sending unit out, for access. I was able to reach end of tank, corners etc. You can drain gallons out  in no time. It works!!!

[Diversion]

 

[Has Been]

When I was getting gas at Sueiss Marine at Saranac lake the mechanic told me they were blowing outboard engines at a  high rate , Took them apart & the cranks were dry as a bone & no oil on them& blue from heat.  . Couldn't figure out why so they drained the in boat permanent tanks. They had a ton of water from the ethenol gas attracting it  & they figured the water hit the hot shafts & steamed the oil off . So something to consider.