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Old 06-20-2012, 04:22 PM
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If it is anything like mine, it is off by about 10 gallons or 1/4 tank to the good. When sitting mine is off by 1/4, so full shows 3/4 tank, when on plane it is closer to accurate or actual level. I think this is done so you don't let it drop below 1/4 tank.
my 07 star does the same thing. i thought we were on fumes pulling into a marina last week (gauge said E). Filled up and apparently still had about 12 gallons left in the tank.
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Old 06-20-2012, 07:24 PM
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So there you go, standard boating rule, 1/3 out, 1/3 back and 1/3 reserve. Takes the guess work out of the equation. Hardest thing on a boat is fuel gauge accuracy, sitting, on plane rocking etc. On my boat at least, easy to check, pull the rear seats and tranny access panel and look when your gauge reads empty.
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Old 06-20-2012, 07:30 PM
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If it is anything like mine, it is off by about 10 gallons or 1/4 tank to the good. When sitting mine is off by 1/4, so full shows 3/4 tank, when on plane it is closer to accurate or actual level. I think this is done so you don't let it drop below 1/4 tank.
Mine does this also fwiw
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Old 06-24-2012, 03:24 PM
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I have had mine checked by the dealer and still reads the same.. the 1/3 rule is a good one.
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