SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
GAUGES
NOTE: Some boat models do not have gauges. The
gauges provided may vary from boat to boat.
The gauges installed on your boat indicate current
operating conditions for the engine and related systems.
When you take delivery of your boat, ask your dealer about
the normal readings of the gauges. This will provide you
with a reference point to evaluate how well your boat is
operating. Keep in mind that the readings on some gauges
tend to fluctuate. You should investigate the cause for
gauge readings that show a continuous variance or a
sudden, substantial variance from normal readings.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel in
the fuel tank. Note that the actual fuel supply may vary
slightly from that shown on the gauge. The most accurate
reading of the fuel gauge is at idle speed when your boat
maintains an approximately level position. While underway,
the fuel gauge will usually indicate that the tank is fuller
than it actually is because the bow tends to be higher than
when the boat is at rest. Since gauge readings are
approximate, they should be compared to the hours of use
versus known fuel consumption per hour.
The most common practice of good fuel management is
the one-third (1/3) rule. Use 1/3 of your total fuel to travel
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