Operation Fueling:
Fuel system – no leaks
Bilge pump – operating properly
Bilge – clean, no leaks
Float plan – notify person with whom you filed plan
General
Fuel during daylight.
Check fill plate label to ensure fuel is placed only in fuel
tank.
Avoid spills.
Know your fuel capacity and consumption. Record the
amount of fuel used since your last fill-up, and compute
the engine’s hourly fuel usage. As a backup check to
your fuel gauge, deduct the average hourly fuel usage
from fuel tank capacity.
Observe the “rule of thirds”: one-third fuel for trip out,
one-third for return, one-third for reserve.
Allow an additional 15 percent fuel reserve when
operating in rough seas.
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Follow engine manufacturer’s recommendations for types
of fuel and oil. Use of improper products can damage the
engine and void the warranty.
NOTICE
Use fresh fuel. Fuel that has been in a tank too long can
form gum and varnish, which may affect performance
.
