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View the latest post Recommended fuel grade Crusader 350s
- Posted by: AC3207 » January 30th, 2024, 9:44 pm
- Forum: Gas Engines/Transmissions
Just purchased a 1986 3207 AC with Crusader 350s. The boat has been upgraded to electronic ignition. The prices at the marina for gas is out of this world. I live on the water so the boat will be stored at my dock. Trying to save some costs here and looking at what type of fuel that is recommended as I would like to purchase fuel at the local gas station and fill up at my house with a transfer pump or 20 5 gallon cans if that's what it takes! Just looking to see if it is even recommended to run 87-89 fuel in the motors or generator and any tips on fueling at home to save money safely. Thanks.
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View the latest post Fresh Meat!
- Posted by: Max Sand » January 30th, 2024, 2:14 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Good people of Carver-dom.
Just retired in May, have owned many smaller boats since the 70s, now moving up. Currently have a Sea Ray 38 aft cabin I'm going to sell. I'm looking at the Voyager line as I think they represent the high end esthetic class and still maintain some vintage elements of style. Will likely end up with the 530, but also looking at the 45/46 and the 56/560, although I can't for the life of me understand why the 56 was built. Maybe they already had a 56' mold?
One thing I know I'm going to have, or add is that cool automated remote control setup. If anyone has experience getting it installed, and using it, drop me a note with any advice. I will need to add a stern thruster first, and then the controller. My wife is semi-disabled and not able to do a lot of helping with lines. But - we love to get out on the boat, which means a fair amount of single person dockage.
Any other advice vis-a-vis Carvers and the Voyager line is welcome as well.
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View the latest post Attachment(s) Fuel (Gas) Send Unit aka fuel level float
- Posted by: kgarguilo » January 28th, 2024, 11:47 am
- Forum: The Project Center
In my quest to have more information available to me while I am away, I just installed a Victron Cerbo GX. Btw, very cool. My next add on is to monitor my fuel tanks via the Cerbo that appears on my MFD Garmin 8612 Plotter.
I am trying to identify what kind of Fuel send units are on my 1999 Carver 406. Meaning manufacturer and specs. The only number I see on the 5 hole mounted send unit is 3349-17 A9.
Ultimately The tank level ports on the Cerbo GX can each be configured to work US tank senders (240 - 30 Ohm) standards; or to configure a custom Ohm resistance range between 0 Ohm and 300 Ohm (requires firmware v2.80 or higher). The tank level inputs are resistive and should be connected to a resistive tank sender. The built-in tank sensor connections do not support mA or 0-5V type sensors, this type will require additional accessories or replacement with a resistive type sensor.
In short, I need to know if my Fuel Sender is Resistance or mA / 0-5v It would be ideal if the specific range of resistance was known. Or, any idea of the manufacturer? Google is leading me down too many rabbit holes without specific knowledge. As always, any help would be greatly appreciated.
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View the latest post 1986 3207 AC Aft Roof Panel
- Posted by: AC3207 » January 27th, 2024, 11:29 pm
- Forum: Boat Parts For Sale
Just became an owner of a 1986 Carver 32 AC and have seen pictures of similar models with the aft deck with a fiberglass roof. Are these available to purchase? Just curious and looking for info. Thanks.
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View the latest post Carver 506
- Posted by: jbrickli » January 24th, 2024, 2:14 pm
- Forum: Boating & Cruising Lifesyle
Hello all.
Im looking for the good, the bad, and the ugly with the Carver 506. My wife and I are looking at purchasing our first boat to explore the new stage of our live as we near retirement. There are a few Carver models we are looking at but would like to get some real world intel on the 506. Eventually, we are looking at the loop. The 506 seems a bit tall but I have seen posts that owners are navigating the loop with their 506s. Any information on navigating the loop in Canada, locking, and passing the bridge South of Chicago would be most helpful.
Bruce
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View the latest post 45 voyager wet exhaust elbow
- Posted by: seabreeze » January 24th, 2024, 1:56 pm
- Forum: Diesel Engines/Transmissions
6" black rubber elbow with 15" long sides cannot find this part HELP?
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View the latest post Hello
- Posted by: jbrickli » January 24th, 2024, 12:38 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Thanks for providing this forum for those, like my wife and I, who are looking for our first boat. I will be trolling the forum for all your vast experiences with a number of the models we are looking at.
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View the latest post Stern Thruster Replacement
- Posted by: Crawfde » January 23rd, 2024, 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
OEM stern thruster on my 2004 460 needs a lot of work and I am considering replacing it. Recommendations for the best replacement? Thanks
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View the latest post Attachment(s) Removing a trash compactor
- Posted by: Hwebb55 » January 22nd, 2024, 1:29 pm
- Forum: The Project Center
I have a 1987 4207 with a built in trash compactor in the galley, under the cabinet next to the fridge that I never use, neither did the previous owner. Not sure if it even works, but it’s nasty looking.
I decided to removed it and put in a nice new wine cooler. The removal did not go well. I can’t see how it’s attached to the floor. No obvious screws/bolts holding it in place. But it’s solid. I ended up cutting it off near the base and removing the top part with the motor and mechanisms…which was unbelievably heavy.
The base is now easily accessible but I still don’t see how it’s attached.
Has anyone removed one of these beasts?
Thanks!
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View the latest post Painting the hull above the water line
- Posted by: tgebler » January 22nd, 2024, 1:21 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
Has anyone painted the hull of their boat above the waterline? If so, can you provide any thoughts about such a project.
i was looking at Interlux Toplac Plus Topside Paint. I would like to know the pros and cons. Thanks.
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