I know I'm a little late, as I just read you post/question.
Unplug the fuel line after the filter, and use a remote fuel tank.
6 gallon fuel tank
2- 1/2 gallons of 89 octane or better fuel.
1 quarts of premium plus 2-cycle TC-W3 outboard oil.
2-1/2 ounces of Fuel treatment/stabilizer.
This...
As far as I know it's the original anchor. I see a few others that appear to have to same problem. Maybe not as bad, but they're getting there.
I'm hoping I can find someone who installed a bow/anchor protector, and it fits without having to redesign it.