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Chapter 3:
FUEL SYSTEM
3.1 General
The fuel system used in Pursuit boats is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the U.S.
Coast Guard, the Boating Industry Association, and The American Boat and Yacht Council in
effect at the time of manufacture.
All gasoline fuel systems have been factory inspected and pressure tested in accordance with
regulations in effect at the time of manufacture. This inspection assures that the system is air tight,
leak proof and safe. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to maintain it in that condition. Make
frequent inspections to assure that no deterioration or loosening of connections is resulting from
vibration.
DO NOT LET THE ODOR OF GASOLINE GO UNCHECKED. ANY ODOR
OF GASOLINE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY INVESTIGATED AND STEPS TAK-
EN TO PROTECT THE BOAT AND ITS OCCUPANTS UNTIL THE PROBLEM
IS CORRECTED. IF THE ODOR OF GASOLINE IS NOTED, SHUT OFF ALL
ENGINES AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. INVESTIGATE AND CORRECT
THE SITUATION IMMEDIATELY. HAVE ALL PASSENGERS PUT ON PER-
SONAL FLOTATION DEVICES AND KEEP A FIRE EXTINGUISHER READY
UNTIL THE SITUATION IS RESOLVED.
Fuel Withdrawal Tubes
The fuel withdrawal tubes are positioned in the fuel tanks to achieve optimum fuel usage, fuel line
routing, etc. At certain speeds and hull trim angles, the fuel supply at the withdrawal tube location
can increase or decrease accordingly. Be extremely careful when attempting to operate the boat
when low on fuel. Though some fuel may be in the tank, the relative trim angle of the boat may
cause the fuel to flow away from the withdrawal.
Fuel Gauge and Senders
This indicates the amount of fuel in the tanks. A sender
located on each fuel tank sends a signal to the fuel gauge
in the helm. Each sender can be accessed through
inspection plates in the rear of the cockpit. Due to the
mechanical nature of the fuel senders, variations in read-
ings during various speeds of operation may occur. This
system is merely a relative indication of the available fuel
supply and not a calibrated instrument. The fuel gauge
switch located on the helm is used to switch the gauge
reading to the port or starboard fuel tank.
Fuel Gauge Sending Unit