Osdog you're right the corn juice fuel is CRAP! That's why the Stabil Marine is important, the fuel will be treated at least. That's why I run it year round.

I likewise DONT fill up the fuel tank before winter like the old days with gas. I run it down as low as I can & then if its still over a 1/4 tank I'll drain it next spring & replace with fresh fuel. If its a 1/4 tank or less I'll fill the tank with fresh fuel & treatment first tie out next spring. No sense running 6mth old corn juice thru a motor, there's just no sense in it.