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06-20-2007, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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Flo scan
Who can tell me about this system.
Anyone using them in smaller boats?
I might want to keep track of fuel comsumption for those long journeys. Will it tell me if the power is not running right?
How much $$$$ for a single outboard?
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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06-20-2007, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
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Originally Posted by Van
Will it tell me if the power is not running right?
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Don't understand that part of the question. |
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06-20-2007, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Marshfield, MA
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Van,
Don't you have an Etec  I thought they sipped gas? Let me tell you about my 350 Carborated Chevy.
Toys like that sound cool but it is pricey. I think maybe $600. A freind of mine has one, it worked for a couple of years and hasn't worked right for about 5 now, it came with the boat when he bought it, used.
So I'd say save your money, $600 will buy more gas! Go buy feel and sound. On my boat I can tell when the secondaries open up and if I'm just messing around I take it easy. |
Jon, 24' Nauset-Green Topsides, Beamie, North River. Channel 68/69. MSBA, NIBA
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06-20-2007, 01:16 PM
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What was that!?!
Join Date: May 2005
Location: East Kingston, NH
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just priced a single outboard out on the floscan website... 400 clams.
i agree... lets buy more gas instead 
that could almost get me through the summer |
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06-20-2007, 06:01 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Originally Posted by MrHunters
400 clams.
that could almost get me through the summer |
Yer kidding, right? I already got that beat..... |
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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06-20-2007, 09:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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A guy I boat with has it on his twins. He says he can tell if an engine is out of tune, or plugs fouling because he knows the exact floscan reading at 4000 rpm. I thought it might come in handy with some engine issues I've had. BUT that is WAY too pricey and your right "not worth it."
Thanks, case closed.
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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06-20-2007, 09:16 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
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Flo Scan and all fuel management systems are meant for just that
"fuel management"
If you know where your sweet spot is (doing the best speed with burning the least amount of fuel ) you don't need one.
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LETS GO BRANDON
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06-20-2007, 11:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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I installed one in my boat (single 175 HP Johnson 2 stroke). I think it cost me about $350 at the time. It took me about 8 hours to install though it should have taken half that (live and learn). It has always worked good for me. I use it to show me the best consumption rate vs speed AND to count EXACTLY how much fuel I have in my tank. My gas gauge is only a rough estimate. It takes about 20 gallons just to come off full and when it shows half a tank it's well less than half. Every time I fill up I write down what the total is. It gives me piece of mind to know how many gallons are in my tank. Not that I push it, I just want to always be aware of fuel. If the weather kicks up it can be as important as oxygen. Remember 1/3 out, 1/3 back, 1/3 reserve.
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06-21-2007, 06:43 AM
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What was that!?!
Join Date: May 2005
Location: East Kingston, NH
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Originally Posted by nightfighter
Yer kidding, right? I already got that beat.....
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90 bucks a tank (28 gallons) filled up june 1
vacation last week, still at half a tank.  been out maybe 10 -12 times now on this fill up
did i tell ya how much i love the suzuki motors?? 
after a few whale watch trips though it will go up quick |
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06-21-2007, 07:43 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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Originally Posted by Fish On
I installed one in my boat (single 175 HP Johnson 2 stroke). I think it cost me about $350 at the time. It took me about 8 hours to install though it should have taken half that (live and learn). It has always worked good for me. I use it to show me the best consumption rate vs speed AND to count EXACTLY how much fuel I have in my tank. My gas gauge is only a rough estimate. It takes about 20 gallons just to come off full and when it shows half a tank it's well less than half. Every time I fill up I write down what the total is. It gives me piece of mind to know how many gallons are in my tank. Not that I push it, I just want to always be aware of fuel. If the weather kicks up it can be as important as oxygen. Remember 1/3 out, 1/3 back, 1/3 reserve.
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Yup this is what I mean, my gauge works fine and I've never run out of fuel. But knowing that sweet spot is a good thing and comsumption. Some engine issues I have (hopefully soon to be fixed) my gal/hr has gone up. Four trips and my tank was near MT. Thats poor for my ficht. So it would be nice to keep track like you can. Maybe if I find a system for cheap $$$, but again, way up in the hundreds is kinda high. Tough to justify. Other thing is I love more TOYS on my boat. !!!!!!! |
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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06-21-2007, 08:37 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Between a rock and a hard place
Posts: 540
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Van
I have a new Floscan still in the box I bought about 8 years ago to install on a whaler I had with a 135 merc. I just never got around to putting it in then I sold the boat. If you are interested I can get the model # for you tonight and if it is a fit we can go from there.
Don
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