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nutworld · 05-30-11, 12:32 PM

Hey guys, I've got a rather dumb question, but I will go ahead and ask it anyway.

I'm steaming along on a deployment in my VIIB boat in Sept '39. I've been out to sea for 4 days now, and am trying to evaluate my fuel gauge.

How do I read the stupid thing?

Thanks for all your help.

Also, since it is Memorial Day here in the U.S.- thank you to those who gave their all, and to those that served.

Obersteuermann · 05-30-11, 12:55 PM

When it gets to the bottom, you've run out.

I play it safe and read it from the bottom of the float. The red mark is 10% fuel remaining, I think, but I try not to let it get to that stage until I'm close to home!

You'll also find that you can't get AK once your fuel state drops below 10%.

Bakkels · 05-30-11, 01:06 PM

And you can always ask your navigation officer how far you'll be able to travel on the remaining fuel. I use this a lot when plotting a long patrol.

Pisces · 05-30-11, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakkels

And you can always ask your navigation officer how far you'll be able to travel on the remaining fuel. I use this a lot when plotting a long patrol.

Important variable in this is your current speed! Set different speeds, wait a while to attain that speed, and then ask your navigation officer to see how far you can go. There is a best mileage speed around 8 knots for the type VII.

05-31-11, 09:15 AM

IIA = 5,2 knots
IID = 5,08
VIIB = 6,88
VIIC = 6,8
IXB = 7,28
IXC = 7,32
IXD2 = 7,72

Translation: Unless your Engine Telegraph settings are modded (as are mine), Ahead Slow is your most economical speed.

Remember, that's what your turns are set for, not your actual speed made good.

Gerald · 05-31-11, 09:46 AM

[QUOTE=Snestorm;1674171]IIA = 5,2 knots
IID = 5,08
VIIB = 6,88
VIIC = 6,8
IXB = 7,28
IXC = 7,32
IXD2 = 7,72

Translation: Unless your Engine Telegraph settings are modded (as are mine), Ahead Slow is your most economical speed.

Remember, that's what your turns are set for, not your actual speed made good.[/] With some modification, yes

desirableroasted · 06-01-11, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bakkels

And you can always ask your navigation officer how far you'll be able to travel on the remaining fuel. I use this a lot when plotting a long patrol.

Do this when you are leaving harbor, which is usually calm seas and no wind (depending on your mod). Find the best speed. THEN go down below and check the RPMs for that speed. THAT is what you want to aim for when out on your cruise.

You only need to do that once for each boat class, as it is universal.

05-30-11, 12:32 PM	#1
nutworld Engineer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Flint, Michigan, USA Posts: 200 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Reading Gagues Hey guys, I've got a rather dumb question, but I will go ahead and ask it anyway. I'm steaming along on a deployment in my VIIB boat in Sept '39. I've been out to sea for 4 days now, and am trying to evaluate my fuel gauge. How do I read the stupid thing? Thanks for all your help. Also, since it is Memorial Day here in the U.S.- thank you to those who gave their all, and to those that served.

05-30-11, 01:06 PM	#3
Bakkels Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Posts: 709 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 6	And you can always ask your navigation officer how far you'll be able to travel on the remaining fuel. I use this a lot when plotting a long patrol. __________________ My sh3 skins : http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/Bakkels Or go to the sh3 downloads section > skins

05-31-11, 09:46 AM	#6
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	[QUOTE=Snestorm;1674171]IIA = 5,2 knots IID = 5,08 VIIB = 6,88 VIIC = 6,8 IXB = 7,28 IXC = 7,32 IXD2 = 7,72 Translation: Unless your Engine Telegraph settings are modded (as are mine), Ahead Slow is your most economical speed. Remember, that's what your turns are set for, not your actual speed made good.[/] With some modification, yes __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

05-30-11, 12:55 PM	#2
Obersteuermann Shore leave Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 70 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	When it gets to the bottom, you've run out. I play it safe and read it from the bottom of the float. The red mark is 10% fuel remaining, I think, but I try not to let it get to that stage until I'm close to home! You'll also find that you can't get AK once your fuel state drops below 10%.

05-31-11, 09:15 AM	#5
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	IIA = 5,2 knots IID = 5,08 VIIB = 6,88 VIIC = 6,8 IXB = 7,28 IXC = 7,32 IXD2 = 7,72 Translation: Unless your Engine Telegraph settings are modded (as are mine), Ahead Slow is your most economical speed. Remember, that's what your turns are set for, not your actual speed made good.