Replacing the FWD bilge in my 2000 350 Mariner and have discovered a rat's nest of wires. CLEARLY, it has been messed up in the past, so I am trying to get it back to the correct way. Does anybody know where I can find a wiring schematic for the bilge pumps? As best as I can tell, there are (2) brown wires, (2) orange wires and (3) black wires. One of the brown wires has been cut and there is nothing attached to it. One of the orange has a splice in it, with a black wire coming off of it. NO idea what they have going on here, but I could use some help. I have a replacement Rule 2000 pump and an Johnson Ultima switch to go back in. Any idea or thoughts?

Hi Everyone,

I believe I'm having an issue with where my batteries are drawing their power. Consequently my engines won't start...they just make a clicking sounds when turning over. I have 3 batteries...one is in the bilge where my port engine is. Tested and it has plenty of power. There are 2 other batteries in a row directly below the middle hatch between the two engines. One
I believe is sucking the power from the other one and engines aren't starting. One battery is brand new and the other was already in the boat when I purchased it last year. I am looking for any help as to why the engines aren't turning over. I'm guessing one of the batteries isn't holding a charge? I'm also curious as to what I'm supposed to set the knob in the salon panel for the batteries? Choices are Both, 1, 2, off. My next step is to perhaps take the 3 batteries to be tested to see if they are ok?

Thanks

Rick

I had a questions about what to leave on and off in the breaker panel when not using the boat to keep on-shore power costs down? I have a 350 Mariner. Boat does have an oven, microwave, coffee maker, icemaker, ac/heat, water heater, tv dvd etc...

Many Thanks!!!


Rick

Looking to replace my 3 year old dock lines. Googling the question, "Best Dock Lines" I got some direction. First nylon is the best line type of choice. Second twisted 3 strand then braided nylon. Well 3 strand twisted style lines are quite course in my book, where braided nylon it a lot smoother and softer. Next what is the optimum diameter and length to carry? The boat is 41' overall, and I have been running 25'-5/8" lines. The lines I presently have are braided ? (not nylon I'm thinking) and tan color and after a season or so they have gotten to leave your hands to feeling waxy after you touch them. Brought them home and thru them in the washer with mild soap and softener and thought that would help, but no same feeling. They are not hard or stiff, just leave this waxy dirty feeling on your hands. Now I question what diameter to get because the price per line from 1/2" to 5/8" jumps like $ 10.00 a line for the same length. Color, I'm thinking of going back to plain black so the UV rays don't seem to effect the lines as much as white and colored lines. Just throwing this out here for seasoned opinions and as always thanks!

Actively looking to purchase a Carver 350/355 aft cabin for use on Lake Erie, Ohio. Any leads are appreciated at mdo@wcoil.com or on this site @ carvermdo.

Hi all, over winter the crown head failed to flush properly. The grinder makes noise and if I pour a glass of water into the toilet it will flush it down normally, but water does not enter the bowl as it normally does. The water pump is on and water flows from the faucets and shower normally. I’m not sure what to check? Thank you!

Looking to install Locking Caps on my 1995 430 Carver, have three, Port, Starboard and Stern. All are same size,
i.e. 2 1/2". plus want to put locking cap on water input.
Can anybody give me a vendor for these caps?

Getting ready to have a Bottom Job done on our 1995 430 Carver. Besides this and checking the Thru Hulls,
what other items should we have checked, or be concerned with while the boat is on the hard? Thank you.

Tough one. Since you said a visual inspection of the propulsion system shoed no noticeable prop or shaft issue. Are we dealing with gas or diesel engines? A slight tweak of a prop fin could be the cause. Since your out of the water, maybe a prop check for balance is in order? Maybe more info could help.

Under full power I cannot get over 3300 rpm's. Is that normal?