Hello, we just bought a wx1850, our first fiberglass boat. Had it out for the first time today. Absolutely love it so far.
I’ve got a couple questions about the fuel system. Do the fillers correspond with the tanks? And, how accurate are the gauges? I put in 50$ which gave me roughly 13 gallons, but the needle barely made it to the “E”. I thought it would a little over half. Thanks Troy
CONGRATS ON THE NEW RIG 
The fuel gauge is close but not that accurate . It seems for me when my tank says It’s empty I still have a
1/4 tank left. As for the fillers not sure what you mean. Do you got any pics of that bad boy?
Maybe you already know this, but the ignition key has to be in the on position to register on my Skeeter gas guage?
Awesome looking rig. Congrats.
As far as the gauges. On my WX1850 the gauges are at 1/4 with about 5 gallons in the tank. They are at 1/2 with about 7-8 gallons in the tank. They are on 4/4 (full) with 10-12 gallons in the tank.
Like CLW said, make sure your key is on and the gauge switch is turn to the correct tank.
That looks just like mine every thing is same but on mine the hull stripe is majestic rain. Their is some pics a page or two back. You will not get wet in that boat, it craves nasty weather. 
the tank is full at 12 gals ?? how big is the tank ??
Congrats on the new rig, it’s sharp for sure! I have the same outfit and can assure you, you will be tickled pink every time you bring her out on the water.
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the tank is full at 12 gals ?? how big is the tank ??
Oh it’s 20 gallons and will take 20 gallons. The gauge just SAYS it’s full at 12 gallons.
These are the fillers I was talking about. I put gas in the left one, I assume thats the front tank. With the key on and the dashboard switch turned to the front tank the needle doesn’t move. Turn the dashboard switch to the rear tank and the needle moves up to the the “E”. So, if there is 13 gallons in one of the tanks, one of the gauges should be reading close to full. I am thinking it might be an electrical issue somewhere between the switch,tank, and gauge.
LOL. Castertroy, I’ve had the same question come up recently. Without going through the whole scenario, I had a similar experience. 15 gallons in the “Left” (Fore) tank, and my “Aft” tank reading went to full. Should have been the other way around. I just assumed an electrical fluke as well. We’ve either got 2 flukes, or the “fillers” don’t correspond the way on would think.
Again, sharp wx1850. Lotta good info here compared to other place I saw it. Welcome to IDO and the Skeeter Forum!!
The fillers in my 1880 are backwards too. The forward one is my rear tank and the rear is the front tank. Better yet, they also screwed up my forward and aft valve too. It took me quite a while to figure out just what tank I was using. You’d think they’d get this right at fabrication… 
For me, I like to keep the forward tank full just for the weight up front. I have a fuel system management gage on my F150/Lowrance so I really never have an issue with knowing how many gallons are left. That thing is very accurate, however, it does not clock my T-8’s fuel usage so I just have to remember to monitor the boat gages a bit if I troll for a day or so.
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The fillers in my 1880 are backwards too. The forward one is my rear tank and the rear is the front tank. Better yet, they also screwed up my forward and aft valve too. It took me quite a while to figure out just what tank I was using. You’d think they’d get this right at fabrication…
For me, I like to keep the forward tank full just for the weight up front. I have a fuel system management gage on my F150/Lowrance so I really never have an issue with knowing how many gallons are left. That thing is very accurate, however, it does not clock my T-8’s fuel usage so I just have to remember to monitor the boat gages a bit if I troll for a day or so.
Are you talking about the valve “down below” in the rear starboard side / rear battery compartment?? I’m convinced my gauges don’t match my “filler” holes. But I haven’t confirmed whether the valve is correct or not yet.Until recently, I’ve been filling both tanks equally and running with valve to pull off both. I’ve recently made some changes in my fuel filling habits to rearrange my load, but I’m more confused now ever.
Ideally I’d like to run just a few )2-5 gallons in the Aft tank for the kicker, and keep the Fore tank fairly full, and pull off that with the main motor. The fuel monitoring system would be nice for sure. I’m hoping to get this figured out soon and without burning a Benjamin to figure it out. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
I have an 1880 and am having trouble with the fillers and gauges. I have the valve on dual and ran out of gas both gauges were under 1/4 and I tried to pump the bulb on front aft and dual and couldn’t get it to pump up. When I got to a gas station I put twenty gallons in the front filler and couldn’t put any in the rear filler. The front guage showed 3/4 and the back guage showed under 1/4. I am having a dealer look at now and haven’t heard anything yet
My new 2100’s fillers are backwards too haha. Well I guess its a common thing. Nice looking rig!
My fillers and gauges are good. However I find it odd and concerning that so many of you guys are finding them to be backwards.
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Are you talking about the valve “down below” in the rear starboard side / rear battery compartment?? I’m convinced my gauges don’t match my “filler” holes. But I haven’t confirmed whether the valve is correct or not yet.Until recently, I’ve been filling both tanks equally and running with valve to pull off both. I’ve recently made some changes in my fuel filling habits to rearrange my load, but I’m more confused now ever.
Yep. That valve is wrong too. I guess I’ll have to take the time and change lines around myself someday. I’ve just been living with it this way for so long now though that it doesn’t really bother me anymore – as long as I know I’m running my fuel management system.
Oh yeah,….Congrats on the new rig too!
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Thanks Splitshot… I’m okay with things backwards too, as long as I know what’s what. I’m pretty sure it’s all (fillers and valve) backwards in mine too. That would explain a few things perfectly. Thanks..
Nice looking boat man!!!! I am jealous!!!
I lost power to the motor. I was checking the fuses under the dash, and must have bumped a wire and caused a short. I can’t find a blown fuse. All the accessories work, but no power from ignition to motor. There are two fuses by the battery and those are good too. Any other place there would be a fuse?
Just startin’ simple here. It is / was in neutral when trying to start, right?
Shouldn’t have shorted anything looking / bumping wires under the console.
It’s in neutral. The trim doesn’t work either.
Shoot….I was hoping easy. I ask b/c I had someone start my motor that wouldn’t start by putting it in neutral 
Since it’s a new boat, I wouldn’t think your battery terminals would be corroded / dirty, but I’d make sure you’ve got good connections back there and a fully charged battery. Accessories won’t take as much draw as the starter or trim.
Do you have an on board charger hooked up to back battery? My old boat (w/o on board charger to back battery) would sometimes drain down, esp. when I left / bumped an interior light on or something like that.
You could also check the fuse box on the motor. They are under a plastic cover on left side of engine on the F150 (see manual). PM sent as well. good luck…
Blown trim fuse under the hood. Thanks Mike!
Nice. 
Is it turning over now too?
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