70 Hatteras Sinks

[Captain Ralph]

how does a "Pro Captain" allow that to happen?

I'm not a pro captain.
Yes, I have run out of fuel before when both motors died.

Thoughts to avoid it again;
My first task in prepping a boat for delivery, I try to split the tanks / engines if I can.
I'm also there when taking on fuel.
I never believe a word of how much fuel is onboard, even if the owner states it.
On longer trips, and I do not know the boat, all tanks are full when I get under way.
I plan on 1/3 onboard fuel reserve; for errors and those Murphy Moments.
My customers understand these thoughts. I have had other issues in 35 years sense, but not running out of fuel.

I have assisted other boats that have suddenly stopped running from fuel problems. Owners and captains without a clue how to clear filters and/or re-prime the engines from the other tank(s).
Hence my comment in post #9.