Stabilizer life-span????

[tags11]

so how long does stabilizer last? I treated my 236 gallon tank close to two years ago for winterization with proper amounts of Sta-bil. Since I've been far away for long periods of time I never put the boat back in the water! so the boats been sitting winterized for close to 18-19 months. The tank was treated again this past Thanksgiving with sta-bil again as it was a recommendation. So...should I be worried about the fuel when i start her up in a few weeks? Do I have to have the fuel taken out? Can I just monitor the fuel filters and run the old gas out? I'd like to just monitor all the systems, add some additional sta-bil and run the old gas out. But...if this is really not smart PLEASE LET ME KNOW! The last thing I want to do is clog fuel lines or blow motors or who knows what else could happen! Any products u guys would recommend to better my chances? I'm nervous about the gas situation i have but excited to get some blood on the decks again! tight lines everyone!!!

[Shortfin]

pm billatstarbrite he seems to have the answers in addition to the correct treatments. I have the same isssue and he reccomended a product that will help remedy this situation

[Billatstarbrite]

Most stabilizers will treat fuel for about a year. We make chemical-based stabilizers and enzyme-based stabilizers - the enzyme-based ones keep working year after year.
I've used 3-year old gas treated with Star Tron in my Yamaha 225 with zero problems.

[Just Pluggin Along]

Bill,

Is it ok to add the Star Tron after already having put the Stabil in the gas this past fall. I understand they work on different principals but can they work simultaneously or synergistically? I do not have a degree in chemical engineering and so I don't want to accidentally mix a bomb.

Thanks,

Just Pluggin Along

[Billatstarbrite]

You can mix Star Tron and any other fuel additive. Star Tron is 95% petroleum distillates so it "is" fuel. The 5% by volume that is the enzymes is what does all the work.