Would like to replace the bilge blower on my 560 Voyager. I can see them mounted above the fuel tanks on the outboard side but can’t figure out how to reach them. Is there some sort of access panel in the exhaust grill on the side of the exterior cabin structure or is there some other way to reach them ?

I have Volvo Diesels in my 2005 44 MY and I keep getting a white powder built up in my Racor Filter Bowls. any ideas? once this occurs, I cant get enough fuel to reach cruise rpms.

Also, what size filters should I use? I replaced the first set which were 30 micron but im thinking of going to 10 micron. any reason this is a bad idea?

I have this mystery hose in my bilge of my 1999 Carver Mariner 350. I'm not sure where it goes or what it does. The house is laying next to my hot water heater in the salon. It runs down with the other hoses toward the back of the boat.

Note: My hot water heater works great. The hoses from the port engine that supply engine heat are connected and working. Its to small to thread into the pressure relief valve. My drain on the hot water tank is female also so this could not thread into that.

Before I start taking things apart, I was wondering if you all had an idea.

As part of my boat restoration I am installing all new gauges. I sure most typically use the most common brands in the marine industry, but for me being the drag racer that I am, I am partial to Autometer. There quality is second to none and I'm sure that carries over to their marine line of products. I'll be using their Ultralite Pro Comp Marines series and they have a trim gauge in that series. It works with 0 Ohm Down/90 Ohm Up trim level sending unit. Does anyone know what the output is that Volvo Penta used for their sending unit?

Hi,

I have a Carver 360, with 2 Aircon units (Saloon & Fwd) sharing 1 sea water pump. Switching on the FWD unit brings the water pump to live, but the pump doesnt run when just the Saloon unit is ON. Was expecting to find a Relay units close to the pump or the compressor but no joy. All the cables (from each compressor & pump) seems to be running to main AC board but i just cant seem to find the relay. Any help would be much appreciated !

Thanks in advance.

I purchased a new to me 2000 326 Aft that is located in Sarnia and I am contemplating hiring help to transport the boat to Georgian Bay in the spring. I've boated on Erie for the last 10 years so Huron and Georgian Bay are completely new to me.

Likely to dock the boat in Midland area. Anyone know of options for either hiring a captain or transportation company?

Merry Christmas Everyone!

I am looking fir advice on lubricating the salon slider on my 2000 450 Voyager. It is a heavy door!

Does anybody have one. I have the owners manual for my '84 Monterey, but it only has the instrument panel and the 12v DC and 110v AC. Nothing on the engine itself. I sure it's probably pretty generic for different engine sizes and makes.

Well, starting tomorrow as I understand it, the days begin to get longer....that is good....and just 21 or so days to the Toronto boat show, also 18 weeks to golf according to the local golf course sign, which also means about the same for boating in our neck of the woods. .

Happy Holidays folks.... ...

This a first post from Handyaussie.
My 1995 carver is LOUD. 78 decibels. I am trying to quieten the beast down. Twin gm 350 with Crusader manifold, riser. recently purchased the boat.
Looking at the exhaust I find 4" hoses 30" long, straight from the riser to the muffler (XC-CAR-P1197). Then out the side thru-hulls.
What I need some input on is:
1. According to the Carver manual. There is a part #74363001 "Exhaust damper" Missing. No suppliers seem to know what this is. Or, what it does. ??

2. Each engine has one muyffler (# above). Basically a 10-12 fiberglass cylinder. 2- 4 inch inlets on side for riser hose.. 1- 5 inch outlet one end, for exhaust to thru hull.
Both my mufflers are mounted so as to slope down towards the exhaust thru- hull. I know of the continuous down slope recommended for exhaust hoses. However, this does not look right to me! A temperature check shows a 5c hotter area on the high end.
It seems to me the muffler should be horizontal to allow adequte water to build equally each end?
Can anyone shed some light on this for me?

#. The original exhaust diagram does not show any way to stop sea water backing up into the system. Except 14 inches of head.
Any help appreciated.

I will check back regularly for your words of wisdom!

Happy Christmas.
DougS