Gas Tank Estimation

[Moses]

My friend recently purchased a 1999 21 Grady White, cuddy version. He's convinced I know more about boats than he does so he is waiting for me to take her out. We discussed all the requirements; stickers, gps, anchor, rope, safety gear, etc... in prep for a trip friday (weather permitting).

When I asked tonite if there was enough gas for a couple hour trip, he said he doesn't know. He states that there isn't a gas gauge on the boat, he's looked top to bottom.

If this is true, how does one estimate/figure out how much gas remains? Silly question I know but am curious iif anyone has a method or thinks my friend doesn't know where to look.

Any help/ideas are appreciated before this friday morning.

[thefishingfreak]

fill it up full, then run it till it's empty.
whears the tank?any way to measure it?

whats it got for power/gauges?
1999 year,,,,,,
soooo,,, chances are it's digital all in one gauge, with lcd bars to show fuel level.
i bet he's not looking in the right place.

[nightfighter]

Look under the floorboards. Maybe an inspection port to view a guage mounted on top of the tank?

[zacs]

Originally Posted by thefishingfreak

fill it up full, then run it till it's empty.

yup

Originally Posted by thefishingfreak

chances are it's digital all in one gauge, with lcd bars to show fuel level.
i bet he's not looking in the right place.

yup

[Moses]

Well, the gas gauge was part of a multi function lcd. And let me tell you, what a morning. Left North River, Scituate in pea soup fog and it never cleared thru the morning. We fished from 4th cliff down to Brant Rock, most fish were in 50-55' of water. A mix of schoolie bass and snapper blues. Fun day but he has alot to learn.

Thanks for the info guys.