Can you add a sight guage? Tap holes at bottom and top of tank. Add an elbow fitting with clear fuel line material.
-----Original Message----- From: Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 12:52 PM To: Peter W. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Tom Buscaglia <t...@sv-alera.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Accurate Fuel Tank Measurements I use my Hobbes meter. I take a picture at each fill-up and try to keep the tank at least 1/2 full. I have a pretty accurate picture of my per hour consumption. Seems close enough for me. On 6/27/2023 11:08 AM, Peter W. via CnC-List wrote: > I like to keep my fuel tank as full as possible as the best way to keep out > water. > > Can anyone share their procedure to determine (with reasonable accuracy) how > much fuel their tank holds, at any given time? > While I have a fuel gauge, it isn't very accurate as it under-estimates how > much fuel is in tank (by several gallons). > I'm thinking of trying to use a wood or plastic dowel, but that would require > a "straight shot" to the tank bottom (I.e., no bends or obstructions). > Any thoughts? > > Pete W. > Siren Song > C&C 30-2 > Irvington, Va > > Sent from my iPad > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help > me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.p/ > aypal.me%2Fstumurray&data=05%7C01%7C%7C611b354ad52e4baad33e08db77480dd > 3%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638234923578751716%7CUn > known%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haW > wiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=K%2F2MOZ%2FYuWsk9GmmWQRi7lbCZYe > QLMP9jj1XIfyy5hA%3D&reserved=0 > Thanks for your help. > Stu -- (\ Tom Buscaglia SV Alera C&C 37+/40 Vashon Island WA (305) 409-3660 http://www.sv-alera.com/ Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu
