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View the latest post Hot water tank not filling with water
- Posted by: tgebler » July 17th, 2025, 2:57 pm
- Forum: AC/Heat, Plumbing & Sanitation
I have a 2000 396 Aft cabin. I know this is a strange question but my hot water tank does not appear to be filling. I reconnected the hoses after the winter and hooked to shore water. I then turn the spigot in the head to hot water and nothing came out. Help!!
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View the latest post Carver 346 fuel transfer
- Posted by: Pha8 » July 17th, 2025, 12:07 pm
- Forum: Gas Engines/Transmissions
2002 Carver 346
Is their a way to transfer fuel from the STBD tank to the Port tank? Not seeing any switches or pumps?
Cheers
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View the latest post New Member
- Posted by: gmc310 » July 16th, 2025, 12:23 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Recently jumped into boating, cleaning up a 97 Carver 280 SE, Looking forward to some great knowledge, Thanks in advance.
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View the latest post 1999 Carver 356 aft.
- Posted by: Twinsinpa » July 16th, 2025, 5:51 am
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
Hi all. New to group. Just got the Carver. We need new bow deck cushions. Does anyone know where to get parts?
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- Posted by: StayCurious » July 15th, 2025, 6:08 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
We have just purchased a 2005 Carver 466, and we will be keeping it in Belleville, Ontario (near our cottage).
We are planning to do the Great Loop with this boat, starting in June 2027. We plan to use the next to years to gain experience and comfort with the boat -- it is a big step up from our 23' Yamaha 230SX!
Looking forward to sharing and getting help with the inevitable challenges!
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View the latest post Attachment(s) Dometic Holding Tank Triple Float
- Posted by: Midnightsun » July 13th, 2025, 12:18 pm
- Forum: Boat Parts For Sale
I have one of these in the box, never opened. Dug it out of the bowels of Midnight Sun. I changed the entire system so need for this any more. Anyone need one of these by any chance? Can have it for $125 shipped to Canada. https://www.marineoutfitters.ca/index.c ... =313000355
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View the latest post Kohler Generator Voltage Irregularity
- Posted by: tim.lesage@twc.com » July 13th, 2025, 9:57 am
- Forum: Electrical
I recently purchased a 2002 Carver 570 Voyager. It has a Kohler 15.5 EOZ generator. When the boat was surveyed the surveyor noted the voltage needle to have some irregularity when it starts up, with voltage fluctuating between 220 and 280 V. The engine sounds quite regular during this time, and once the generator realizes its load it settles out at a constant voltage (takes less than a minute). The surveyor recommended having a generator specialist evaluate, which we did and they recommended some work including replacing belts and diodes on voltage regulator. $4000 later it still does same thing, and they now think it is insulation on the windings, which would be very expensive to deal with. The seller of the boat then sent out his own mechanic to evaluate (not sure of his true qualifications). His mechanic evaluated and replaced impeller and stated generator is working fine. He said voltage fluctuation is normal when generator is seeking out its load. i had another Kohler certified generator service evaluate after that to verify, but they said this degree of voltage fluctuation is beyond what would normally be expected. The sellers mechanic also mentioned that trusting the voltage needle that is on the panel may not be possible as it is a low quality indicator. Looking for advice/opinions on where to go from here. Money was escrowed upon closing to deal with things like this, but seller believes generator needs no more work since his mechanic stated it is fine. I have video showing the voltage needle during this period that I am happy to share with anybody that wants to see if. My dilemma is that I have had two separate Kohler certified service technicians say there is a problem, and one mechanic send by seller (who did seem quite knowledgable, but of unknown qualification) who says it is fine. I very badly want it to be fine so we can move on, but I believe it may not be. Relationship between me and seller/broker has unfortunately become a bit contentious. Any advice here would be greatly appreciated.
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View the latest post 1990 3807 Head Fresh Water Pump
- Posted by: chuck1869 » July 12th, 2025, 2:17 pm
- Forum: AC/Heat, Plumbing & Sanitation
Hello All. First time posting here. We just purchased this boat about 5 weeks ago. The head bowls both were turning grey with water standing in them. I presumed the water was coming from the seacock. We were connected to shore water. I put water in the fresh water tanks with some water treatment. It seemed to clear up the bowls, but then the fresh water pump wouldn't stop running, so I turned the breaker off and went back to shore water.
Couple of questions. If I close the seacock, will it force the head water to come from the shore water?
I can hear the fresh water pump, but cannot see it. Sounds like it is forward of the forward fresh water tank. It runs kind of loud. Does anyone know how to access that pump?
Thank you in advance to anyone that may have some guidance.
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View the latest post Vacuflush Toilet Seal Recommendation
- Posted by: Midnightsun » July 11th, 2025, 5:23 pm
- Forum: AC/Heat, Plumbing & Sanitation
I installed these in both heads 10 years ago. This season our master head started a slow leak causing the water to empty out of the bowl and consequently activating the suction pump. Nothing serious however the pump would kick in every 3 hrs or so.
Knew exactly what the problem was so I dug out the spare and put a new one in, about a 15 minute job at best.
Just saying you do not need to pay $70 for a Dometic brand when you can get 2 for 1/3 the price. Lasted 10 years so the quality is definitely there.
The teflon style spacer is a big improvement on the rubber spacer Dometic uses
Just check to see if they list your vacuflush unit for fitment.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C6XVC17W?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
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View the latest post Attachment(s) Refrigerator Compressor Cleaning on 355
- Posted by: gmac98004 » July 9th, 2025, 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
Hi Gang,
Its high time for us to clean and vacuum the compressor unit on our Norcold refrigerator.
After removing the screws around the black flange, the refer wants to pull straight....and I mean straight out!
The maple beauty cap prevents us from pulling beyond that cap.
Questions are: Can that maple cap in the photo be pried off without damaging the panel? Does the smaller cap on the inside of the Vberth need to be pried off first? Perhaps its covering some screws?
Any help or advice would be helpful and very appreciated. Surely our group has encountered this before!
Many Thanks, Greg
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