The alcohol does not "dissolve" the water. It bonds with it on the molecular
lever and allows it to pass through the engine and get burned.

"Jaap Telschouw" wrote in message
...

I have water of condensation in the fuel tank of my sailing ship (I have a
Yamaha four-stroke outboard motor, which runs on normal gasoline). The
tank
is sealed and has no drain, cleaning is complicated, almost impossible.
Somebody advised me to put 10% methyl alcohol tot the fuel, because this
would dissolve the water. My question is: is this a good advice or is
there
a better solution?
Thank you in advance for your help.