I am negotiating the purchase of a sailboat (Pearson 323) with an
Atomic 4. It has been unused for four years, with an unknown amount of
gasoline left in the tank. It has been suggested to me that I should
have the tank pumped and the gasoline disposed of prior to running the
engine. Will some of the oil you suggest prevent the shellac from
creating a new problem without pumping the gas?

More importantly, this 30-year old engine was not made for gasohol.
Should we be mixing some of the oil with every tankful, in addition to
filling up at the dock upon each return? I don't expect to go through
more than 20 gallons in a summer; will the oil stablize the gas?

Best regards,

Steve Hayes
Readfield, ME