174. Fuel Management: How to Avoid Running Out on the Water

One of the Most Preventable Problems

Running out of fuel is:

👉 completely avoidable

👉 surprisingly common

The Rule of Thirds

• 1/3 fuel → outbound
• 1/3 → return
• 1/3 → reserve

Why It Matters

Fuel consumption changes with:

• speed
• weather
• current
• load

Common Mistakes

• relying only on gauge
• not accounting for conditions
• pushing range too far

Final Thought

Always assume you’re using more fuel than you think.