Fuel flow meters

[GC]

Could those who have 'em comment on how they like them and what brand. I am very anal about how much fuel is left in my tank plus I want to see how economical my new Suzuki four banger really is. Thanks

[ January 05, 2004, 07:28 AM: Message edited by: fly20 ]

[Bryan A.]

I have the Navman base Model. Costs around 150$. Just installed it last year at the end of the season. Ran about 300 gallons through it so far and it seems to be fairly accurate. The manual says it is accurate to with 5% out of the box but can be calibrated to around 2% accuracy. I like it so far but I will know better by the end of the 04 season.

[SEAFARI]

I have the Floscan 3300 and the Standard unit
on the other boat. They both work well, but
the FS looks like its built better, Its also
ran for 10 years.

[FELLOW-SHIP]

I HAVE THE STANDARD BRAND ON MY BOAT AND IT WORKS JUST FINE.
FELLOW-SHIP [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

[TUGBOAT]

I bet if one of these were hooked up to THIS "CSC" Forum it would be burnt up by now!(beer consumption) Hmm wonder what the consumption is ? Does it slo up UP Yonder ? I know its year round Here ! 78* & hold'n(w/NE @15+knts)
Scream'n Reels' [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

[ocuyler]

Capt. Brad,

The official CSC web site flow meter indicates that the members of the site consume an average of 2.5 gallons of various consumable fuel per hour at 3000 RPM. This predicts a range of 1.7 boat shows per year with a 25% reserve.

The younger memebers seem to have slightly higher consumption due to the higher RPM's they tend to run.

The one statistical exception is Finster, who consumes 1.65 gallons per day in the summer and a paultry .005 in the winter. Although with the addition of his 3rd child, he has been converting to a much higher octane. He hopes to install flowscan in the the spring to bring this anomoly under control...



[ January 05, 2004, 07:26 PM: Message edited by: Otto Cuyler ]

[Finster]

Otto.........stay off the meds. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

[ocuyler]

Good one Einstien... You guys can see why Finster needs help with the new house



One more: here's Finster bringing lumber to the job on his newly renovated SeaCraft. She sits a little stern heavy. Nice work!


[ January 05, 2004, 07:41 PM: Message edited by: Otto Cuyler ]

[Finster]

Dude you have waaaay too much time on your hands and I consider that stalking and invasion of privacy. You'll be hearing from my attorney. [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] ........ [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

Oh Ya Your Momma.

[ January 05, 2004, 08:08 PM: Message edited by: Finster ]

[Miles Offshore]

LMAO, I have a navman and love the thing, dont really even use the gages anymore.