TJ Sprocket
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jul 21, 2016
- Messages
- 33
- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Blue Heaven
- Vessel Make
- Mainship 430 Aft Cabin
I recently had problems with my generator stopping with UV message. We were getting below 1/4 tank fuel levels according to the gauges so I wondered whether it was something to do with getting starved of fuel depending on the depth of the pick up for the generator was in the tank. By the time I got back to my slip, the tanks were showing almost E empty, and the generator wouldn't run at all. Based on my log, I should have only used approximately 400 gallons, with therefore still 100 gallons remaining with a 500 gallon capacity. The tanks sounded empty when I tapped on them, so I was worried I'd used much more fuel than I expected. I got filled up, which only took 390 gallons. The generator then ran perfectly. Now I'm beginning to wonder whether the capacity is actually 500 gallons as published, or closer to 400 gallons. I saw one online spec that said it was only 350 gallons, but I know it's more, obviously.
Does anyone have experience on what the capacity actually is for a late model 430 Aft Cabin?
Does anyone have experience on what the capacity actually is for a late model 430 Aft Cabin?