Inaccurate fuel gauge?

[Tyger]

FWIW this is a common topic on the Malibu forums and they have a DIY FAQ on how to replace the sensor with a much more accurate one.

I have the luxury of nearly always using about 1/2 a tank and there's no fuel station on our normal lake, so I just fill up after every day, because I wouldn't dare start a day on half a tank. *shrug*

[Razzman]

Forget it, there isn't a boat fuel gauge in existence for tournement boats thats accurate. I know many people with different brands and they are all alike. Just learn your gauge is all. I know that when mine hits 1/4 tank on an average day i have about 15 gallons.

[brownski]

Forget it, there isn't a boat fuel gauge in existence for tournement boats thats accurate. I know many people with different brands and they are all alike. Just learn your gauge is all. I know that when mine hits 1/4 tank on an average day i have about 15 gallons.

+1 Razzman

I am with you. Mine is either full or empty, according to the guage, never bother looking at it and have been been with fools who I have given gas money to and then run out of gas on the river left to the mercy of the current. Will never put my boat in the water without filling the tank.

[03 Banana Outback]

when its FULL only reads to 1/2 tank. doesnt even move until tanks gets less than 1/2. any ideas on this?

[jester]

You could have an issue with the floater in the gas tank is stuck and will not float past the 1/2 tank mark. This is just a guess.