200 EFI Merc been in storage for a year

[Jim5150]

I have a 1996 Mercury 200 EFI mounted on a Gambler Intimidator. I relocated a year ago and stored the boat in my father's basement for a month, unfortunately a month turned into a year. I did not do any type of winterization/storage procedures before storing it. The baot is located in middle GA so there is no worry of freezing temps only the fact it has been sitting for a year. What should I do before attempting to start it for the first time?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Jim

 

[andrewkafp]

Re: 200 EFI Merc been in storage for a year

Fresh fuel,Start it up, look for water flow from telltale. Go boating.

 

[Perfidiajoe]

Re: 200 EFI Merc been in storage for a year

That must be some basement! I hope there was no gas in it to go sour, if so see some of the posts on a product named Seafoam. good luck

 

[Kenny Bush]

Re: 200 EFI Merc been in storage for a year

Those EFI fuel systems get finicky after sitting a while. I would drain and clean all fuel system components. The electric fuel pumps sometimes stick too.