At some point, likely about 10 years ago, the fuel tanks in my 36' Marine Trader were replaced with aluminum saddle tanks. The tanks are odd shaped and so far I have not been able to get accurate measurements to determine volume.
There are no drains or valves on the bottom of the tanks, and no sight glasses. One of the two fuel gauges works but I have no way to determine its accuracy. The fill tubes are curved and dropping a line through them would not reach the lowest point in the tanks.
A note in the ships log indicates the tank placard shows 172 gallon volume but the placard is no longer readable.
I am hesitant to run a tank dry. I do not have a transfer pump but will install one if I can't come up with a better answer.
Your thoughts and wisdom are requested ?
Thanks,
Arch
There are no drains or valves on the bottom of the tanks, and no sight glasses. One of the two fuel gauges works but I have no way to determine its accuracy. The fill tubes are curved and dropping a line through them would not reach the lowest point in the tanks.
A note in the ships log indicates the tank placard shows 172 gallon volume but the placard is no longer readable.
I am hesitant to run a tank dry. I do not have a transfer pump but will install one if I can't come up with a better answer.
Your thoughts and wisdom are requested ?
Thanks,
Arch