ran out of gas HELP!!

top dog · Post by **top dog** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 1:18 pm

hey guys its Pete the rookir again, i took my baby out for the first time since i bought her 2 months ago just around my marina, the gen set running, and after a few minutes i docked back in my slip. Well my genset shut off and then so did my two engines i was lucky cause my dear wife and kids wanted me to go out in the bay and i said no. Anyway my gas gauge read almost one quater tank (NOT SO) i have breifly read on here about the gauges and tank not in sinc please tell me what is the best gauge and or sender to buy since i am redoing my gauges and panel thanx in advance AGAIN . also have a great holiday...Pete ps how many gals does our boat have 1989 fbsw/454

richcatch22 · Post by **richcatch22** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 1:36 pm

Tank is 315 gallons. Search this forum for " cruz pro" if a tank gauge is the way you want to go. Since the tank is empty now is the time to install one. I used the Flo Scans with totalizer and always new how much fuel I burned and how much was in the tank within 1 gallon. It has an added benefit, if something goes wrong with the engine you immediately know since the fuel consumption goes up on the gauge. You might want to run on the full side until you learn the characteristics of your new boat. Capt Rich Catch 22 1989 33 FBC

top dog · Post by **top dog** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 1:42 pm

thanx capt.rich is flow scan a brand and what is totalizer also is the cruz pro in addition to the flow scan..Thanx Pete

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 2:21 pm

Hi Pete, Here is the link for Flow-Scan, I run Twin Scans, as I like the look, others run the digital. They are both great. http://www.floscan.com/html/blue/gasmodels.php Navman also makes some nice fuel managment systems and gauges. If you search the forum you will find a great deal of information. Also, looking at the photos of the tanks being replaced you will note the shape of the tank is smaller on the bottom. Merry Christmas, Ed

Post by **dougl33** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 3:14 pm

Pete, I have a set of Twin Scan Flo-scans (meters and guages) that I'm looking to sell since I am re-powering to diesels this winter and can no longer use them. This includes fuel meters for both engines as well as one guage for GPH and one that is your tachometer. These 2 guages replace your tachs as an exact fit. The rpm guages are barely a year old and the gph gauges and the meters are only 2 years old as I bought them from George Marty after he re-powered last winter. Brand new the whole set will cost you a little over $700. I'm willing to let everything go for $450. Shoot me an email if your interested. With this setup you won't need a fuel guage because this will tell you exactly what you've burned. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

top dog · Post by **top dog** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 4:04 pm

thanx doug i will talk to my mechanic and if it will do i will contact you..pete