Floscan

Pete in NY · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:04 am Post subject:

I mounted two small round black intermittent (small horn) button switches on either side of the gage, level horizontally to each other and the bottom of the gage. I got them at Boatersworld and only required a drillbit and drill (1/2"? or 5/8"?) the left one toggles between mpg and gph, the right one resets the gallons used to "0" after adding fuel. Getting the wires straight was the hardest part, but the harness plug on the back of the Floscan just plugs in so you can do the wiring without it being in the gage. Good luck, these gages are useful. Next step is wondering what prop to use once you get some feedback and the desire to get better fuel economy. Spending money on a boat never ends! (hole in the water into which you throw in $)

Adeline · Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:58 pm Post subject:

thataway · Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:35 pm Post subject:

I have used the Navman 2100 on previous boats and will use it on the Tom Cat 255. (one for each tank)---Although MPG is nice--I find that gallons an hour, and a quick mental calcuation works well with the GPS miles. The cost discounted is usually less than $150 each--and easily read from most angles. I am also interested in how much fuel I have used--not wanting to rely on fuel guages which are notoriously unreliable.

Any fuel meter will help to determine the most effecient trim and speeds--you may be surprised at the results, and the amount of $$$ saved in a year!