It was funny... I guess I have gotten so used to the "ficticious" or "for decoration purposes only" fuel gagues in my dash panel. I was boating this weekend and someone commented as to how little fuel we burned (riiiiight). Both were reading 2/3's tank (after running quite a bit), yet my SmartCraft showed I had burned all but appx. 26 gallons (per tank). I think I would have ulsers if I had to rely on the gauges ---and always wondering exactly how much fuel I had left! Gotta love SC!!!