272 Sailfish Aux Fuel tank

[Palmolotte]

I have a ‘96 272 sailfish and need to replace the sending unit on the aux fuel tank (50gal). Wondering if anyone knows the depth of that tank? Going with WEMA and would like to order one before heading down to the boat. Thanks in advance

 

[DennisG01]

I don't know, but I would suggest measuring it in person, rather than trusting one of us knuckleheads to do the math for you Besides, with a boat approaching 3 decades old and who knows how many previous owners, it's possible a tank has been changed from original.
Question... when you accessed the sending unit to test it, why didn't you measure it then?

Edit: grammar

 

[Palmolotte]

I don't know, but I would suggest measuring it in person, rather than trusting one of us knuckleheads to do the math for you Besides, with a boat approaching 3 decades old and who knows how many previous owners, it's possible a tank has been changed from original.
Question... when you asked the sending unit to test it, why didn't you measure it then?

I don't know, but I would suggest measuring it in person, rather than trusting one of us knuckleheads to do the math for you Besides, with a boat approaching 3 decades old and who knows how many previous owners, it's possible a tank has been changed from original.
Question... when you asked the sending unit to test it, why didn't you measure it then?

Haven’t tested or removed the existing unit so that’s why I haven’t measured. Boat is 3 hrs away and wanted to order one to bring with me next time down. Figured there was someone with the same boat that had already replaced it

 

[DennisG01]

Sure, it's possibile someone did - but you have to take into account those two things I mentioned which nullifies the answers. Heck, you could contact Grady and they may be able to get original specs - but again, that's original - which may be different than current. Which is why I'm saying the most RELIABLE method is to measure yourself.

 

[Uncle Joe]

Haven’t tested or removed the existing unit so that’s why I haven’t measured. Boat is 3 hrs away and wanted to order one to bring with me next time down. Figured there was someone with the same boat that had already replaced it

Have you tried Grady White's customer service? They are usually very helpful

 

[Palmolotte]

I sent them a message last week, no reply. I’ll try calling tomorrow.

 

[Boosted1]

This is straight from Grady for my 99 sailfish.

The fuel sender for the 150 main is made by WEMA USA (PH# 954-463-1075) and their item # is SSL316-17.5 153047 (17 1/2" length). The AUX sender is item # SSL316-16 153044 (16" sender).

 

[seasick]

FYI, WEMA was bought by KUS. Same product, just a different name

 

[Palmolotte]

This is straight from Grady for my 99 sailfish.

The fuel sender for the 150 main is made by WEMA USA (PH# 954-463-1075) and their item # is SSL316-17.5 153047 (17 1/2" length). The AUX sender is item # SSL316-16 153044 (16" sender).

Thanks so much. Is your aux tank 50 gal?

 

[Boosted1]

Mine is 150 gallon main with a 52 gallon aux.

 

[Palmolotte]

Same. Thanks again

 

[wires38]

I have a ‘96 272 sailfish and need to replace the sending unit on the aux fuel tank (50gal). Wondering if anyone knows the depth of that tank? Going with WEMA and would like to order one before heading down to the boat. Thanks in advance

Call Grady White they will email you a sketch.

 

[Peterb21]

You get get them on amazon with free returns. I bought three different sizes and then after i pulled the sending unit i just matched up the right one. Return the others unopened