New to an early 80's 61 MY. Fuel capacity just over 1100 gals in two tanks with dial type gauges on top of the tanks. In past boats, I have always used a dip stick to determine fuel on board and have never been wrong. These gauges appear to be working properly, but I am curious of other members experience with these gauges or to learn another way to double check fuel on board. Thanks, PJ61
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03-18-2018 10:18 AM #1Registered Member
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03-18-2018 10:54 AM #2
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Fill them and never run below 1/2. Those gauges are as accurate as a congressman's tax return.
If you have flowscans use them too.Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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I replaced mine because I ran out of fuel. I read the gauge and it showed just under a half tank. Little did I know the float was stuck. I bought new ones from Sam’s and I always fill up after every other cruise. When I removed the old gauge I found just cleaning the rods with 220 sandpaper got them working again.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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Randy Register - Kingston, TN
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1965 41DC #93
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03-18-2018 02:35 PM #5
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If they work like mine 1/2 on the gauge is about 1/4 in gallons.
Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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We have electric gauges that so far have worked well. A P.O. drill and taped the top of each tank and put in a pipe plug that’s easily removed so I can dip the tanks. On my delivery trip from San Francisco to San Diego I couldn’t figure out how to turn on the electric gauges so I dipped them during the trip and finally figured out how to turn on the gauges about 35 miles from San Diego. That’s what happens when the owner I bought the boat from knew absolutely nothing about the boat. John
Mahalo V
1974 53 Motoryacht
Hull Number 406
San Diego, Ca. Ready 32 Nordic Tug, Brunswick Ga.
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Hart Tank Tender gages are easy to install and as accurate as your calibration.
Bobk
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03-19-2018 08:44 AM #8Senior Member
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GLORY Hull # 365
Northport, NY
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03-19-2018 09:28 AM #9
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Remember my gauges read 1/2 at true 1/4 tank. I keep that as planned reserve so it's not a lot of extra weight.
Many of our tanks just don't have a consistent shape.Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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Randy Register - Kingston, TN
www.yachtrelocation.com
www.Safes4Guns.com
aka Freebird aka Sparky1
1965 41DC #93