[Rhodes22-list] new boat owner outboard question

[cowie]

Well, my day finally came with Elton delivering my new Rhodes 22 to
Herrington Harbor in Deale Maryland.  I had been waiting a long year for
this day to come.  It was a long day and Elton was great providing advice 
on docking line, bumpers, we walked through all the aisles of West Marine
and then spent a few hours going through the mast raising sequence and
finally launching and motoring to her slip.  I took her out on a shack down
sail yesterday, bright sunshine and warm weather with gusty wind. 
Everything worked great including  the need to furl as blustery conditions
came and went.  My boat includes a 8 hp Yamaha with tiller control and
electric hoist system.  I have not found an owners manual on board for the
engine, Elton and I didn't talk much about the motor and have a few
questions.  I am pretty sure this is a 4 stroke outboard.  

1. Do I need to mix oil with the gasoline?
2. Is regular gas better than super?  Low level or medium level octane
preferred?
3. I think this outboard comes with a fresh water flush system and I think
it is a good idea to flush the system after each use with a hose dock side?
4. Is it a good idea to run the engine dry, take off the gas hose and let it
run out?

These are some basic questions as a new boat owner, thanks in advance for
any input.
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