How big is the tank in my 1996 22 Classic? I've run her 4 times after fueling up and the gauge hasn't moved much. I'm guessing it's not all that accurate.
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How big is the tank in my 1996 22 Classic? I've run her 4 times after fueling up and the gauge hasn't moved much. I'm guessing it's not all that accurate.
Thank you, Patrick
1994 18' Classic 350Mag Alpha
Previously owned Donzis -
1996 22' Classic, 502Mag Bravo
1987 20' Minx, 350Mag Alpha
1975 18' Classic, 350Chevy Volvo 280
Naut 4 Sail II
55g
B
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1997 22 Classic (sold)
1997 Formula 271 Fastech
502 Mag MPI
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In my experience if it has 1/4 tank or less it's close to empty.
Top Gun 1992 22 Classic 540hp rebuilt HP500 King Cobra
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55gal is bigger than I thought. Thanks
Thank you, Patrick
1994 18' Classic 350Mag Alpha
Previously owned Donzis -
1996 22' Classic, 502Mag Bravo
1987 20' Minx, 350Mag Alpha
1975 18' Classic, 350Chevy Volvo 280
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I thought it was 52. look at the gauge in the floor, not the dash. Surprised Bob did not recommend his tank sender as this is a common(like every single one)problem. I fill up at 1/4 if not higher and the floor gauge seems pretty accurate, at least in mine.
Nick
1994 22' Classic-454 B1 Red & white
1981 13' Whaler sport(original owner)
South Tampa Bay, FL "May I mamoo dogface to the banana patch?"
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Nick, does your tank really have a floor gauge???
Also, the aluminum tanks have a bit more capacity than plastic tanks (thinner walls).
George Carter
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Naut 4 Sail II
Aluminum tanks were 55 and the plastic ones were 52 gallons.
Member - WAFNC
1997 22 Classic (sold)
1997 Formula 271 Fastech
502 Mag MPI
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Get a Tidbart sender.
Ken
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Yes it does George. Aluminum tank(tan) with a gauge that is just at the bow part of the opening. Empty is all the way to stern, half is pointed at port and full is at bow. Weird dial with that config, almost like a dash gauge. Thought they held 52, good to know 55.
Nick
1994 22' Classic-454 B1 Red & white
1981 13' Whaler sport(original owner)
South Tampa Bay, FL "May I mamoo dogface to the banana patch?"
Canucklehead
I got a Tidbart sender from the 1st batch, but with the boat down for the last couple years, I haven't tried it yet. I know it's better, but I've been anxious to see how accurate it is. Does your gauge read the gallons left in the tank correctly?Originally Posted by CHACHI
Why is faster never fast enough.
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My floor gauge is accurate, dash sucks. Reads full forever and then like 1/4. It has very little time in between. When dash reads 1/4 my floor is usually 1/2 or a tad more.
Nick
1994 22' Classic-454 B1 Red & white
1981 13' Whaler sport(original owner)
South Tampa Bay, FL "May I mamoo dogface to the banana patch?"
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No bounce to the needle and a much more consistent read of the fuel.
Ken
Canucklehead
Thanks Ken
Why is faster never fast enough.
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I went boating last Thursday and the gauge read just under 1/2 when I launched. During the ride I saw the gauge read above 1/2 most of the time. Fueled up Sunday and she took 42 gal. I looked for the tank gauge and don't seem to have one. I can see the sending unit under the cover in the center floor storage area so it wouldn't be a big deal to change.
Thank you, Patrick
1994 18' Classic 350Mag Alpha
Previously owned Donzis -
1996 22' Classic, 502Mag Bravo
1987 20' Minx, 350Mag Alpha
1975 18' Classic, 350Chevy Volvo 280
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Am I the only one with a tank gauge?
Nick
1994 22' Classic-454 B1 Red & white
1981 13' Whaler sport(original owner)
South Tampa Bay, FL "May I mamoo dogface to the banana patch?"
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