fuel in the water around my engine!

[slimtim]

Yesterday I noticed some fuel in the water around my engine when the boat was at rest. Should I be worried about this, or is it just something that happens with old ish 2 strokes?

Thanks

Tim

[Pete7]

Tim,, when you tipped the engine up I suspect some has run out of the carbs, but do check the fuel hose to be sure.

Pete

[slimtim]

I did think of checking the fuel hose connection at the engine, but haven't done so yet. I noticed it when we got back to yarmouth, and that was after the engine had remained down to the whole trip back.

Tim

[Erin]

Could be oil residue from the exhaust fumes.