We are considering the purchase of a lightly used Oceania 35. It has essentially been laid up for the last five years with fuel tanks half full. We dropped it in the water on the weekend and it flashed up immediately only to die a few minutes later. After pressuring the owner to let me drain the Racor the fuel that came out was black (suspect heavy algae growth). I told him the deal was off until the problem was solved. The problem is that he is indifferent to the sale (likely to just put the boat back up on jacks at the end of the summer) but I am still interested but don't want the hassel of the fuel problem. I know that in the south this is a common problem and there are companies that can look after it. In this area I think you are on your own. Considering that the boat is in an essentially isolated area, no large marinas around, does anyone have a suggestion how to drain the fuel and clean the system. Practical suggestions appreciated. Thanks -- Dennis Bisson 2905-545 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, Ont. K1K 4H9 (613) 748-6350