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New Users - Please Read

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by CYO Admin » January 30th, 2013, 9:07 am » in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome to CarverYachtOwners.com!

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Depth Sounder/ Fish Finder Advice

Last post by Midnightsun « June 18th, 2018, 6:18 am

by Midnightsun » June 18th, 2018, 6:18 am

I changed most of my electronics last year with the exception of my depth sounder. As of last weekend it is almost dead. I say almost because it...

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June 18th, 2018, 6:18 am
Simrad Dataline-x SDX wiring issue

Last post by RickieT « June 17th, 2018, 5:05 pm
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by RickieT » June 4th, 2018, 5:22 pm
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Greetings,

While installing my stereo remote and snaking the wiring from salon stereo up to bridge I must have ripped off the wiring for my...

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June 17th, 2018, 5:05 pm
Location suggestions for mounting transducer inside hull

Last post by Eggbert « June 5th, 2018, 10:54 am
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by Eggbert » May 30th, 2018, 11:39 am

I’m about to install a new Depth-Sounder/Fish-Finder in my 26 Santa Cruz. Currently there is an old Apelco Fish-Finder with a transom mounted...

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June 5th, 2018, 10:54 am
Back up cameras for the boat

Last post by bud37 « May 14th, 2018, 7:19 pm
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by bud37 » March 1st, 2018, 11:48 am
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Has anyone seen anything designed for a boat like we have in the cars etc with the zone lines and warning beepers for distance etc.....that may be...

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May 14th, 2018, 7:19 pm
Raymarine VHF

Last post by Viper « May 11th, 2018, 7:47 pm
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by A Lee » May 10th, 2018, 3:17 pm
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I am trying to locate a older (2005 ish) Raymarine VHF. I am replacing one at the lower helm because the cord to handset has lost most of its outer...

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May 11th, 2018, 7:47 pm
Chart Plotter

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by boatmaster » April 23rd, 2018, 2:38 pm

I have a Lowrance Global Map 3500C on my 86 Mariner and the screen is going bad. I want to replace with an updated chart plotter. What are the best...
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May 5th, 2018, 7:37 am
Autopilot for older boat

Last post by Truenorth « April 26th, 2018, 11:30 pm
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by Truenorth » April 4th, 2018, 7:34 pm

Looking for autopilot advice,

It looks like it's time for me to install an autopilot on my boat since my previous autopilots grew up and moved away...

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April 26th, 2018, 11:30 pm
Inverters Shorepower and switches

Last post by Viper « April 21st, 2018, 10:32 pm
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by Iguana » April 21st, 2018, 9:49 am

I am a new owner of an 87 Mariner 32 (3297). I'm in Toronto (out of water 6 months a year). I have read the manuals and read what I can on forums and...

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April 21st, 2018, 10:32 pm
LMS 350a Upgrade

Last post by MakinTime « April 10th, 2018, 6:43 pm
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by Iceagetech » April 7th, 2018, 4:28 pm
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I have a LMS350a chart plotter (?) with gps, depth, and speed. Has a gps antenna and attached to an simrad auto pilot sytem that I never use. I would...

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April 10th, 2018, 6:43 pm
Adding Extra Speakers and Subs

Last post by MakinTime « April 6th, 2018, 6:10 pm
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by nautiyachti » April 5th, 2018, 11:26 am
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I have an 06 41 CMY and would like to add and amp, a couple of 10 inch subs and some 6 1/2 - 2 way speakers to improve the sound in the aft deck and...
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April 6th, 2018, 6:10 pm
AUto Pilot pump size

Last post by nightsky « March 24th, 2018, 11:59 am
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by tonyiiiafl » March 23rd, 2018, 7:23 pm
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My 390 CPMY (1994) is fitted with a Ray Marine auto pilot. I am going to the DEFENDER annual sale and wanted to buy a new system, however I need to...

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March 24th, 2018, 11:59 am
Installing New Depth Transducer - Mariner 360

Last post by Barnaclebill « March 22nd, 2018, 4:07 pm
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by Barnaclebill » March 13th, 2018, 3:54 pm
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Has anyone Installed a new Depth Transducer for a Mariner 360? I am trying to figure out how to fish the cable from the bilge to the bridge. I am...

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March 22nd, 2018, 4:07 pm
Do I need AIS - navigation upgrade

Last post by amanphoto « March 15th, 2018, 8:00 am
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by amanphoto » January 1st, 2018, 5:22 pm
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I'm working on upgrading my navigation on my Carver Mariner.

I boat mainly on Lake Ontario around the Rochester, NY area. There is not a lot of...

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March 15th, 2018, 8:00 am
Oil pressure guage

Last post by bud37 « March 14th, 2018, 8:35 pm
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by Jerry Pick » March 14th, 2018, 8:02 pm

My oil pressure guage is pegging backwards. Any suggestion, and how would you check the guage and the sensor
Jerry

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March 14th, 2018, 8:35 pm
Security camera on a boat

Last post by bud37 « March 9th, 2018, 10:30 am
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by SanJuanDreamer » March 4th, 2018, 10:43 pm

Well, here is a good example of how a security camera might be good...this didn't happen to me, just thought I'd share.
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March 9th, 2018, 10:30 am
BNC Camera

Last post by SanJuanDreamer « March 1st, 2018, 12:28 pm
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by SanJuanDreamer » February 27th, 2018, 8:04 pm

My Garmin 741xs has a BNC connection for a camera.
The ones I've seen so for are about $400.
Has anyone used a less expensive camera while using the...

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March 1st, 2018, 12:28 pm
Aft Camera

Last post by MakinTime « February 23rd, 2018, 6:49 am
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by yardley99 » January 27th, 2018, 8:26 am
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I have a camera in the cabin, one in the engine room (both indoor rated), and there apparently was one mounted on the hard top facing aft as a back...

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February 23rd, 2018, 6:49 am
wi-fish vs sonar phone

Last post by Viper « January 18th, 2018, 1:27 pm
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by amanphoto » January 16th, 2018, 2:37 pm

I would like to add a fish finder to my boat. I have a depth finder, but would like to know what the bottom looks like and the water temp. I have an...
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January 18th, 2018, 1:27 pm
Jabsco Spotlight LED Conversion

Last post by Midnightsun « December 11th, 2017, 3:08 pm
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by Midnightsun » December 11th, 2017, 5:55 am

It's winter cold and the snow has not come yet and I'm bored so boat projects come to mind. I want to convert the Jabsco spotlight to the LED variety...

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December 11th, 2017, 3:08 pm
New GPS this Spring

Last post by denpooch « December 1st, 2017, 10:06 am
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by denpooch » November 16th, 2017, 8:58 am

Hey folks,
I am planning to upgrade the GPS on my 36 this Spring and would like to get feedback on the unit's screen size most appropriate for this...
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December 1st, 2017, 10:06 am
Raytheon RL70 Upgrade

Last post by bud37 « November 17th, 2017, 8:41 pm
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by Marty » November 17th, 2017, 8:23 pm
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Recently purchased a 326 Aft which has auto pilot and radar however I would like to update the chart plotter and am looking for suggestions to...

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November 17th, 2017, 8:41 pm
Carver 33 SS Raymarine autopilot

Last post by Nharrison5 « November 9th, 2017, 3:53 pm
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by Nharrison5 » May 24th, 2017, 8:54 am
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I am getting ready to move my autopilot compass. I currently have it mounted under the dash via the opening behind the front seat cushion.

I was...

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November 9th, 2017, 3:53 pm
Modern electronics in an older boat

Last post by Viper « October 1st, 2017, 9:47 pm
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by dcrahn » September 19th, 2017, 7:24 am

It's been a while since I've been on here, so much going on but I continue to plug away at my boat project. I am currently building a complete new...

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October 1st, 2017, 9:47 pm
396MY Tv Coax routing

Last post by MeredithRaymond « September 20th, 2017, 11:12 pm
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by Lou Skyking » June 26th, 2017, 12:37 am

I cant seem to get any of my tvs to work using the coax cable hooked to the rear of the boat. Cant seem to find the junction and splitter where all...
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September 20th, 2017, 11:12 pm
Magnun Energy invertor system

Last post by Flinty « September 11th, 2017, 4:56 pm
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by Flinty » September 6th, 2017, 12:11 pm

the invertor system came with the boat, and I know little about it, quit working a week ago (while using electrical appliances) "fault...

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September 11th, 2017, 4:56 pm

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