[C320-list] Fuel Gauges

[Chris Holt]

I have hull #447 and my fuel gauge works just fine.
I haven't had any problems with it.

----- Original Message -----
From: "mike hunter" <popotladreaming at yahoo.com>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 3:50 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Fuel Gauges

> How many of you have operational fuel gauges?  I have owned 2 Catalina's 
> and neither of them have had gauges that work.  I have heard this is 
> common for all boats.  The manual states fuel consumption at ½ gallon per 
> hour at 2800 RPMs, I'm rarely up this high, so I figure it is safe to go 
> 40 hours on the 20-gallon tank.  I guess what I'm really asking is - is it 
> worth replacing the sending unit, gauge, etc., if it's going to only last 
> a short while; or should I just continue to guestimate?
>
>  While I'm sort of on the subject of RPMs, my boat has a "sweet spot" at 
> around 2000 RPMs, which pushes it along at around 4.5 knots.  When it gets 
> above that, I feel a small vibration at my feet.  How much vibration is 
> normal?
>
>  I also have to share my joy with the results of McLube Sailkote.  Before 
> Sailkote it would take everything I had to get the main sail ¾ up the mast 
> and the last ¼ was tough even with the winch.  Now I can pull it all the 
> way to the top without straining.  I also applied it to the shift lever 
> and throttle lever shafts at the pedestal and talk about smooth.  Awesome 
> product!!!
>
>  Thanks!
>
>  Mike
>  #637
>
>
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