Cape Dory Poweryacht 30

Paul M. Fitzgerald · Post by **Paul M. Fitzgerald** » Aug 12th, '07, 08:10

Have a fuel problem. More fuel is being used from the starboard tank. Both tanks were full prior to last trip and when refueling the port tank was near full and the starboard tank 1/4 full. After fillup it is clear that the starboard tank is emptying more quickly

Oswego John · Post by **Oswego John** » Aug 12th, '07, 08:23

Hi Paul,

I'm not familiar with your model vessel , so I have to ask whether it is a single or twin screw?

O J

Paul M. Fitzgerald · Post by **Paul M. Fitzgerald** » Aug 12th, '07, 09:12

We have twin Volvo Penta Diesel engines TAMD41B

Joe CD MS 300 · Post by **Joe CD MS 300** » Aug 12th, '07, 10:53

In my limited experience with twin screw power boats, the tanks and engines were plumbed so that the engines could run off either or both tanks with an interconnect between the two tanks. Is there any type of interconnect between the two tanks that should be closed? We had this issue on a charter. If I'm remembering correctly the line between the two tanks was open, while the line from one of the tanks was partially closed.

jefff · Post by **jefff** » Aug 12th, '07, 14:04

Maybe the return is only going to the port tank

bilofsky · Post by **bilofsky** » Aug 14th, '07, 13:13

This happened to me once. There are valves on the aft bulkhead of the engine room that control the diesel feeds and returns. I think maybe a mechanic serviced the engine and for some reason moved a valve. Check that the valves on each side are open and the crossovers are closed.

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