Quote Originally Posted by peter View Post
I do that in the winter if I know it's going to be a month or two before I use the boat again.. There's a debate on that. Some say it dries out seals in the field system.

Anybody know the absolute answer?
My Dad was a outboard mechanic as a sideline job. He always said it would dry out the seals. As I stated in my other reply he always said to turn the engine over for about 5 seconds with the kill cord pulled. That will help prevent cylinder wall scaring from the rings being in the same position for a long period of time and when the engine is turned over it will also squirt a little oil laden fuel into the cylinder which will keep a protective layer of oil on the cylinder walls for long term storage. You can't do that with the fuel line disconnected. Also, when you drain the gas from the fuel lines humidity laden air will take its place which will then work it's way into areas that does not respond well to air or water. Not bad for a girl huh?