I have twin MIE Merc 5.7. For some reason the port engine will not turnover when I turn the key from either station. With the key on all functions work, except to engage the starter. Is there a starter slave breaker. I check the 50 amp main breaker and it appears to be closed. With the key on and I attach a remote starter on the 12v and Pos terminal the engine starts right away. Is there a common component that will not let the engine start from either helm station?

Thanks so much for your time,
Terry
USN Ret

On my 1994 390 I have the port engine which is original at 1180 hours, Starboard 3 years old at 125 hours. I have been using Quicksilver 25W40 oil and same filters, Quicksilver. What is the opinion of switching to the 25W40 synthetic blend? I don’t run hard if that matters, but those girls are pushing a lot of boat.

I have just closed on the purchase of a Riviera 28, and I am arranging for the boat to be trailered 4.5 hours to my home. I will have it trailered to the destination marina in spring, and will winterize and have it shrink wrapped here for the winter. The transporter is going to assist and supervise the blocking.
I realize that the boat cannot be trailered at highway speeds with canvas up and flying. But what if it rains on the day? Any suggestions about what precautions should be taken in that case? Are there scuppers that will drain the water in the cockpit, which is open to the skies? I am planning to use gorilla tape to secure heavy duty plastic sheeting around and over the helm area and panel - any other suggestions?

On my 390CPMY I have the 70 gallon potable water tank under the aft bed. It is sort square and approx 48” long. Appears to be more room for a larger tank. I saw the inside of the tank from the inspection plate and it looks like a science project. I use bleach each time I fill it, and use it for showers and washing dishes only when we are on the hook or a mooring. Has anyone replaced their tank with a poly one? If so, where did you get it. I would like to get a 100 gallon tank, same size but longer to fit in there. We have 2.5 days worth of water for myself and the bride, but wish to be able to stay 3 or 4 days. I just bought a water level gauge with a tank sending unit, so I will have a better idea of where I am at use wise. Any info will help, as I have the entire winter to order one and have it made. Thank you all again!

My 390CPMY has the battery shutoff switch mounted on the side of the sound cover on the genset. To me, it is a PITA to open the floor to turn on, run genset then do the same to turn off. I am thinking of relocating it on the side of the stairs where my inverter is mounted, ANyone else move their switch?

Reading the answers to a question today I saw bud37's reply referring to a parts manual: https://carveryachts.blob.core.windows. ... ual_96.pdf
...which would be invaluable to me, running a 1988 Voyager, if there was such a document for that boat. Some of the electricals on my boat continue to severely baffle me (although some of that may be due to modifications since built).

Is there? Does anyone know of one? The Carver site seems to only start producing them from the mid 90's.

I'll admit it - I'm not good at organization. To that end, I'm wondering if anyone on the board has organized the kitchen cabinets in the Carver Mariner 350. I'm having a really hard time envisioning how to organize the thing!

The cabinets over the galley are tall and I'm...well....not. I need something that either pulls out or I can life out to see the goodies.

Anyone?

First of all, I DO love my Vacuflush unit, even though I had some challenges this year, but they were overcome. The small amount of water used on each flush and the evacuation of the bowl is superior. However, while resolving my leak, I saw a “Silent motor kit” available to get rid of the “KaChunk, KaChunk, KaChunk” noise. I guess I have to say why would you want to get rid of it? Doesn’t that pumping sound tell you if there is a problem hearing the pump run on and on?

Hi, Everyone! My husband and I bought a 2001 Carver Mariner 350 November, 2019. On our first cruise in June (my birthday...sigh), the sucker lost power to an engine. We limped back to port - Herrington Harbor North on the Chesapeake in MD. She JUST went back in the water 9/17/20. So, we lost the whole summer and a whole lot of our bank account!

Regardless, we love the newly named 'Town Hall' after my parent's bar in College Park. We boat with 3 dogs aboard.

Happy to be here.

How do you get to the back of the AC / DC distribution panel that's located in the wall just aft of the dinette?