Gas Gauge

[xpjim1]

I use 5 or 6 since we are a much larger boat. Never failed me yet

[Yknot05too]

The gas gauge works best when the boat is

parked in the driveway. After its out of the water for several days it begins to work. I believe the gas floater (imagine a little man in a boat, lol, floating inside the gas tank, he's always piering overboard to see how low the gas is getting). When we are on the water, he gets flipped and flopped around until he no longer can look overboard without getting dizzy, so he just decides to lay down and hold on for dear life, he quits working. If we take the boat out of the water and let her sit in the driveway, well then he recovers and can tell you that she's 1/2 full, or is that 1/2 empty??

[dogbert]

BTW, the gas gauge issue is not unique to Tige. The problem is that the fuel tank comes complete with built in sender and the mechanism inside can get damaged or jammed in shipping. That's why your gas gauge will either work day1 or not. The best course of action is to take it back to your dealer and let them fix it. It's important to take the time to lake test your boat before accepting delivery. If you don't, you'll regret it. It will allow you to identify the issues with your boat to your dealer, who, in turn, can address them as identified.

I'm lucky that mine worked day 1. It still works like a champ. It's about as accurate as my previous boat.

[dogbert]

parked in the driveway. After its out of the water for several days it begins to work. I believe the gas floater (imagine a little man in a boat, lol, floating inside the gas tank, he's always piering overboard to see how low the gas is getting). When we are on the water, he gets flipped and flopped around until he no longer can look overboard without getting dizzy, so he just decides to lay down and hold on for dear life, he quits working. If we take the boat out of the water and let her sit in the driveway, well then he recovers and can tell you that she's 1/2 full, or is that 1/2 empty??

BTW, your gas gauge will only give you an accurate reading when your boat is at rest. I've never had a boat where that's not true.

[Yknot05too]

dogbert, how do you explain

a working gas gauge one day, and a non working gas gauge the next.
our dealer actually told us when we purchased the boat that Tige had an issue with their gas gauges and that we should expect a fix shortly. that was 2005, still no answer.

[Yknot05too]

dogbert, I agree on accurate reading at rest, but

we have a FULL reading or an EMPTY reading nothing in between and usually it always reads FULL until it decides to go completely EMPTY.

[YKnot]

Ever since I figured out how to fill the tank up, which can be a PITA, mine has worked flawlessly.

I think I heard that they finally figured something out that works with the 2007 models. It may have even been late '06.

As far as filling the tank, you're right. I am lucky to have one "old fashioned" 5 gallon gas jug with the flexible pull out spout and the little pressure relief cap. You can't buy them anymore and the new ones with the supposedly safer shutoff nozzles don't work for doodoo, esp on the tigé tank. I have to transfer gas from the new to the old one. I guess I could poke a hole on the top back of the new one but that's not a great idea.

[YKnot]

a working gas gauge one day, and a non working gas gauge the next.
our dealer actually told us when we purchased the boat that Tige had an issue with their gas gauges and that we should expect a fix shortly. that was 2005, still no answer.

tigé is well aware of the chronic fuel guage failures. I believe that it is unique to '02 through '06 boats. They do not know how to fix the problem, period. Our dealer has been pretty up front about it and I don't blame them. They are very savy mechanically and have tried to fix the problem on their own and have not come up with a solution. This is a tigé issue and needs to be fixed or reparation made for our pain and suffering.

[chpthril]

Can anyone tell me if TIGE has fixed the issue with the gas gauge not working? Does TIGE have an answer to how to fix this issue? I'd really like to know how much gas I have in my boat, without using my educated guess based on time spent on the water.

Yes,

I'd really like to see Tige rebate us back some of the cost of the boat, since they haven't been able to come up with an answer on the gas gauge. I'm certain if this was a car, there would have been a recall by now.

Do you require this of all the manufacturers that you buy products from? If so, how is it working out for you?

Is there anywhere on this site where tigé addresses the gas guage issue? I mean, are they working on it or have they just given up and said, tough tiggies, live with it?

No, you might want to check over on thier site www.tige.com. This is a public site NOT owned by Tige.

I don't think TIGE wants to fix it, where's my rebate/refund from TIGE???

Yeah, This is common among most Fortune 500 Co's

BTW, the gas gauge issue is not unique to Tige. The problem is that the fuel tank comes complete with built in sender and the mechanism inside can get damaged or jammed in shipping. That's why your gas gauge will either work day1 or not. The best course of action is to take it back to your dealer and let them fix it. It's important to take the time to lake test your boat before accepting delivery. If you don't, you'll regret it. It will allow you to identify the issues with your boat to your dealer, who, in turn, can address them as identified.

I'm lucky that mine worked day 1. It still works like a champ. It's about as accurate as my previous boat.

Dog is right on here.

Mine is working just fine now. I addressed it with my dealer while the boat was still under warranty. When the new one failed after 3 months, I had another one installed. I will continue to do this until I and Tige feels that I have gotten a reasonable amount of time out of the unit to say "it is fixed"

If you have kept your dealer up to speed since the boat was new, I would be willing to bet that Tige will honor the replacement. If someone has driven around for 2 years with out telling anyone of the problem, then, well, sorry.

If everybody waits for a "fix" but nobody takes thier boat in to have one installed, then Tige may never know if the design change will stand up to the test of time. Most permanent fixes come from the supplier examining the failed parts to see why they failed. The only way to get those failed ones back, is for a customer to bring the boat (or any other consumer good) and have the failed part replaced.

[dogbert]

Also, keep in mind that there are far fewer boats sold each year than cars. Specialty boats are even fewer in numbers. Many are hand built and there's not a lot of opportunity for feedback. The more you get involved with the solutions, the better off you'll be and you'll also make it better for others.

Don't whine, be part of the solution!

[da.bell]

Also, keep in mind that there are far fewer boats sold each year than cars. Specialty boats are even fewer in numbers. Many are hand built and there's not a lot of opportunity for feedback. The more you get involved with the solutions, the better off you'll be and you'll also make it better for others.

Don't whine, be part of the solution!

That is why we are on here to post are issues and suggestions. Tige has com onto this site and made some changes to better their product.

[dogbert]

That is why we are on here to post are issues and suggestions. Tige has com onto this site and made some changes to better their product.

Hmmm, somebody needs to run spell check...

[da.bell]

Hmmm, somebody needs to run spell check...

Just be glad I didn't spell it with a "u".....

[YKnot]

Thanks for all of the really helpful suggestions.
We have had the boat back to the dealer several times on this issue.
tigé is well aware of the issue. Of the 8 tigés on our lake, 7 have the problem. The one that does not is older.
tigé has openly admitted that it is an issue.
chpthril posted, "Do you require this of all the manufacturers that you buy products from? If so, how is it working out for you?" with regards to the desire to get reparations from tigé for a defect in their product. Yes, we require any manufacturer to make good any defects, especially on a product that cost so much. Anyone that doesn't believe this to be reasonable and expected has not bought many durable goods or has never had a defect in those goods or does not stand up for his or her consumer rights.
While I am generally very pleased with our boat, Yknot05too's point is that tigé lacks a certain amount of integrity and credibility due to this issue. It is a shame but it is also a fact.

[chpthril]

Thanks for all of the really helpful suggestions.
We have had the boat back to the dealer several times on this issue.
tigé is well aware of the issue. Of the 8 tigés on our lake, 7 have the problem. The one that does not is older.
tigé has openly admitted that it is an issue.
chpthril posted, "Do you require this of all the manufacturers that you buy products from? If so, how is it working out for you?" with regards to the desire to get reparations from tigé for a defect in their product. Yes, we require any manufacturer to make good any defects, especially on a product that cost so much. Anyone that doesn't believe this to be reasonable and expected has not bought many durable goods or has never had a defect in those goods or does not stand up for his or her consumer rights.
While I am generally very pleased with our boat, Yknot05too's point is that tigé lacks a certain amount of integrity and credibility due to this issue. It is a shame but it is also a fact.

How many sending units has the dealer replaced in your boat? Or do they just tell you that Tige "has no fix", mine has worked all Summer, go have your dealer put one in and give it a go

Tige, as well as many other manufactures, offers a warranty for just such failures. And I agree that they should fix the boat as per the warranty agreement, but the previous post sounded like Yknot05too wanted some sort of "pain and suffering" compensation, above and beyond fixing the boat, just because it broke Example: you buy a TV from the corner electronics store, and it quits working. You return it to the store for repair. Do you expect them to fix it and pay you $$$ for your "trouble" If I misinterpreted you original post, My apologies

I have to disagree with the last statement. I have not experience this from Tige at all. Tige has diligently worked through my boat's issues, even when Dorcey Trailers would not step up and replace my damaged graphics caused by the trailer guides. The absence of a solution does not mean Tige is not working on the problem. Call Andrew Reyes or Harvey Smith @ Tige (1-325-676-8570) I'm sure they will be more than happy to help you resolve this fuel gauge issue.