Hello,

I just purchased the boat above in La Crosse WI and have brought her down the Mississippi the end of last week to St. Louis. 3 long days and seemed to be running with the crest until we got to the last lock. Boat ran flawless except for a slight generator issue which I will bilge dive shortly. Have some questions I would like to ask but as the first day back to work, my office is a constant flow of traffic so will log in later.

I have a new to me 78 Voyager 33'. This boat had been in storage for the last couple of years, during which time someone liberated the ignition coils and MSD ignition boxes. I replaced the distributers with aftermarket HEI distributors this past weekend. I was able to locater the 12v switched wire and the lead for the tachometer and got everything connected properly. The port engine fired right away. Starboard engine would not fire. Doing some testing, I found that there was not 12v at the lead at the engine. I traced the wires back to the wiring area under the helm and found that there was not power for the starboard engine coming from the plastic box under the helm to the motor. Upon removing and disassembling the box, I see that it contains two "coil" type units. I believe that this is what gives the three position switch (run, start, off) it's ability to do it's job. I was able to move the poles in the starboard switch, and viola, the starboard motor would light right up! During the day I fired the motors several times and no issues other that having to cut battery power to the starboard engine in order to shut it off. At the end of the day, I attempted to start both motors one last time, only to be disappointed. Port side would start, and immediately die, starboard would just crank with no fire. It was late and dark so I closed her up and went away disappointed. So, my question is: is this old technology that could/should be replaced? If not, would electrical contact cleaner do the job to get these coils back in working condition? Is there something else I should be looking into? Has anyone else had this problem and what was the solution. I don't want to affect the operation of the controls on the flybridge and don't want to juryrig something together.

Thanks

Have 2000 voyager 450. Had a rough weekend at Catalina. Boat did great but in heavy swell while in the anchorage boat has an annoying squeak on the port side where the boat deck bolts to bulkhead. This can be heard both in the cockpit and inside the salon. Squeak can be heard both with the inflatable on the boat deck and also while removed.

Any suggestions on what to look for? Crane is tight, sliding door appears normal, no flex is visible on deck but in moderate roll it is loud enough to keep you awake.

Appreciate any tips

Jerry

Hi

I have what I believe to be a bilge pump that wont quit running. I am not sure what fluid it is suppose to move, but I think it is related to the forward head. It is under the galley floor board and here is what is really weird. I can shut down all the power (AC and DC), and it still runs.

Anyone know what that bilge goes to and why it would run continuously.

Thanks
Rich

I have a S-L Seawolf 520 that I am have a heck of a time finding a replacement solenoid for. Are there any cross-references for solenoids that will work such as an automotive solenoid or something like that?

Thank You,

We have a 1987 3207. I've poured sewage treatment liquid into both tanks after every pump out since we've had it. Lately, there is a god awful sewage smell every time either unit is flushed. It comes from the stern and is even noticeable while under way. The tanks must be vented out the stern but I'm not sure. I've seen in-line filters on various sites and wonder if they work? Does anyone with a 3207 know how the tanks are vented? If there are vent lines, where do they run and what size are they? I've looked through the manual but the information is very generic. Any help is appreciated.

Hi All,

I will be picking up my 380 santego on Saturday, bringing her from Toms River, NJ to my home port of Edgewater NJ.

This vessel is equipped with Mercruiser 8.1s freshwater cooled inboards with 350 hours, and 7.5 kw Kohler gen set with 75 hours.

Any hints, tips, advice or recommendations from Santego owners would be greatly appreciated.

Looking forward to many good times on the water with family and friends.


Tony T.
1995 Sea Ray Sundancer 230
2001 Carver Santego 380

Anyone know if currently available chartplotters can use the stock 192khz dual transducers on a 1995 Carver 430 ACMY, the Lowrance 3500 is failing and want to upgrade to a modern chartplotter.

Hello to all from the windy city and home of the winning Blackhawks.
Glad to be aboard and looking forward to a great boating season.

There is not much that I have not done to my three Carvers over the thirty years of ownership. Much of it wrong the first time. Finding that the Maxwell windlass on my 1995 Carver 430 ACMY may be so obsolete that no parts (worn chainwheel) are available. Have part number but no model number. Any suggestions?