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Dave, I can do that, including some photos, but it will be a few days before I can get it done. Yes, with this setup it is possible to overfill a tank. That would be a danger with any fuel transfer pump unless there is some way to sense a full tank and shut the pump off automatically. It...

Our 2003 430 has a crossover at the bottom rear of the tanks, with valves at each tank. Our 2001 430 has the same factory installed crossover hose with valves at the tanks. I cut this hose in the middle and inserted a tee with additional inline ball valves so I can select which tank. The tee...

I've owned a 2001 430 for 19 years and would be happy to try and answer any questions you have. Jim in Punta Gorda, FL

Got it... Thank you! Jim

As I said above, I've used 1/8" fiberglass with no problems. Thanks. Do you know of a source? I've been unable to find anywhere.

Buckling Helm Panel Overlay I used an overlay of 1/8" King Hypact polyethylene on my 5 foot wide flybridge helm panel. The coefficient of thermal expansion is almost the same as King Starboard but several times that of the original fiberglass helm so I get buckling in the summer heat. I think...

Great topic and excellent answers. My Mainship 430 had 44 ceiling fixtures with 20 watt G4 halogen bulbs. One fixture in each cabin was connected to 12 vdc and the rest to shorepower via 12 vac transformers. I've replaced all the halogens with LED "bulbs" but would like to remove the...

I'm trying to remove and replace the Horizon 1500 anchor windlass on my 2001 Mainship 430. It is fastened to the anchor pulpit by four studs/nuts. I can easily reach and remove the two aft nuts but I can't figure out any way to get to the two forward fasteners. Are there any Mainship 430...

Hello Jay, Thanks for letting us know about Warren. Carol and I had the pleasure of meeting him and Joyce when we were in Manasquan on the Great Loop in early June 2004. Gary Hafebier and Don Gagne came by our boat to visit and that evening Warren and Joyce took us to the Shrimp Box where we...