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Phil,
You're 100% correct and for years I used a dipstick on the fuel tank because
it sat directly under the cockpit and the filler neck access was vertical
from the cockpit sole to the tank. But for those with filler necks that are
offset from the tank that could be problematic.
And in the case of my water tank, it lives under the v-berth so in order to
check that level with a dipstick I'd have to un-make the sheets and then
remove the v-berth cushions to access it.
Mechanical gauges (float arm type) are a lot easier and their simplicity
"usually" means years and years of trouble free accuracy once you've got
them calibrated.
Steve Weinstein
Hydro-Therapy
1981 Cherubini Hunter 33
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, N.Y.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Philip J. Rosch" <>
To: <>
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 9:09 AM
Subject: RE: lv-ab: While we're on the subject of fuel tanks.
> You can spend money for all kinds of electronic gauges and worry about
> accuracy at inopportune moments or you can install a sight gauge or a
> dip-stick. To date, my dipstick has required zero maintenance, is always
> right on in terms of accuracy, and just isn't something I worry about.
>
> Regards...
>
> Phil Rosch
> Old Harbor Consulting
> M/V Curmudgeon MT-44TC
> Currently moored in Boot Key Harbor, Marathon, FL.
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