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Analog to NMEA Engine Data Converter

Last post by g36 « June 29th, 2022, 9:27 pm
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by RussL » May 14th, 2021, 12:25 pm

I have wanted to get my engine data into my Simrad system for a while, but I don't want to lose my existing dash gauges. I have twin Cummins BT6 5.9s...

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June 29th, 2022, 9:27 pm
Help with boat internet

Last post by dssking « June 12th, 2022, 8:38 pm
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by RussL » May 16th, 2022, 12:43 pm

I am really struggling with the quality of products and services, as well as information available about getting/improving internet on your boat. I...

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June 12th, 2022, 8:38 pm
replacement microphone

Last post by Tbw5959 « March 18th, 2022, 8:48 am
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by tgebler » March 12th, 2022, 2:10 pm

Anyone have any suggestions in location a replacement microphone or do I have to breakdown and buy a new VHF radio. I would also appreciate a...

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Transducer

Last post by pepmyster « February 2nd, 2022, 5:56 am
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by pepmyster » January 31st, 2022, 3:50 pm

I'm in the middle of choosing my transducer for our vessel. We have a Garmin 1242xsv touch. My main question is all about installing a transom mount...

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February 2nd, 2022, 5:56 am
Depth Sounder Has Died

Last post by bptaylor « January 25th, 2022, 8:33 pm
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by mbenner » October 27th, 2018, 1:11 pm

Two part question:

1) How can I find a replacement depth sounder that will interface with the existing transducer from my deceased President...

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January 25th, 2022, 8:33 pm
440 Express autopilot

Last post by Viper « January 1st, 2022, 5:20 pm
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by Tmac928 » December 28th, 2021, 5:58 pm

We just recently purchased a 2000 Trojan 440 Express. It does not have autopilot. I'm looking for recommendations on brand or appropriate size. Does...

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January 1st, 2022, 5:20 pm
Carver 3227 and Garmin Striker 9SV

Last post by mobinakhtar « December 14th, 2021, 5:53 pm
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by mobinakhtar » December 13th, 2021, 10:21 pm

hello fellas. I am trying to install a brand new GPS unit to my 3227. I thought striker vivid 9sv was a great deal for about $500 on black Friday. I...

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December 14th, 2021, 5:53 pm
Navigation equipment supplier recommendations

Last post by Rocketman « November 21st, 2021, 7:31 am
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by V12diablo » November 13th, 2021, 8:47 pm

After our first season with our 356, I would like to update all my navigation equipment/electronics. I have all the old ray marine equipment that is...

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November 21st, 2021, 7:31 am
SPOTLIGHT

Last post by dtcom « November 8th, 2021, 10:31 am
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by rhelfman » August 14th, 2021, 9:48 pm

I have a 2004 Carver 466 Motoryacht and missing the bow rail mounted spotlight. Does anyone know the make and model number

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November 8th, 2021, 10:31 am
In-Hull Transducer - Carver 406

Last post by Viper « October 15th, 2021, 7:22 am
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by pondering50 » September 21st, 2021, 12:28 pm

Hello,

Looking for any tips or tricks or gotchas for best location and the installing an In- hull P-79 depth transducer in 2000 406 Carver. Any and...

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October 15th, 2021, 7:22 am
SeaRanger PL-1B Depth finder

Last post by wingnutt « October 3rd, 2021, 10:11 pm

by wingnutt » October 3rd, 2021, 10:11 pm

The new-to-me Santego 27 I recently acquired had a non functional SeaRanger unit. Being me ... I found a NOS unit and bought that ... and only then...

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October 3rd, 2021, 10:11 pm
Great navigation tool

Last post by hubba46 « September 30th, 2021, 4:49 pm
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by hubba46 » September 30th, 2021, 1:45 pm

I just purchased a 15in portable monitor to attach to my smart phone. I use a navigation app on my phone but the screen is too small to see very well...

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September 30th, 2021, 4:49 pm
Zantrax Link 1000 monitor replacement for Freedom 25 inverter

Last post by Carpediem « September 26th, 2021, 11:05 am
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by Carpediem » September 20th, 2021, 10:52 pm

My Link 1000 monitor for the Freedom 25, 2500 watt inverter/charger has decided to fail. The unit still seems to control the Freedom 25 but the LED...

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September 26th, 2021, 11:05 am
Autopilot - DIY?

Last post by Helmsman « September 5th, 2021, 3:21 pm
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by RussL » May 18th, 2021, 11:57 am

I am interested in getting an autopilot system that will work with my Simrad Evo3 chart plotter for my 2000 396. I am finding it difficult to find...
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September 5th, 2021, 3:21 pm
Connect laptop to Chartplotter

Last post by Viper « August 27th, 2021, 8:11 am
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by wkeith » July 17th, 2021, 9:00 am

2004 Carver 466 with Raymarine RL 80C chartplotter looking to connect laptop to receive information. How can this be done?
Thanks!
Walter

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
August 27th, 2021, 8:11 am
Electrics, wire gauges questions

Last post by Phrancus « August 20th, 2021, 3:13 am
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by Phrancus » August 19th, 2021, 12:15 pm

Now that the engines are more or less sorted out, I'm on to get some electric worries overboard by replacing and upgrading the current mix of factory...

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August 20th, 2021, 3:13 am
1994 Voyager Speaker System

Last post by tomschauer « August 3rd, 2021, 11:30 am
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by Jbaggett » August 1st, 2021, 5:18 pm

I recently purchased a 1994 voyager. There is a pre-existing speaker system without a radio installed on my Boat. My question is where is the origin...

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August 3rd, 2021, 11:30 am
356 autopilot

Last post by bud37 « July 15th, 2021, 5:08 pm
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by buster53 » July 11th, 2021, 12:05 pm

Ok guys, on my 356, I have a Simrad AP22 autopilot. Tried to use it yesterday and got an error message, not connected to a compass. Is it connected...

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July 15th, 2021, 5:08 pm
Replacement of VHF antenna on 2000 396 aft cabin

Last post by Tireless « July 8th, 2021, 11:09 am
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by tgebler » June 30th, 2021, 3:19 pm

Anyone replaced the antenna and cable? I would appreciate any recommendations, short cuts, etc. Thanks.

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July 8th, 2021, 11:09 am
Anyone done a recent Chart Plotter upgrade

Last post by Wsullivan71 « June 22nd, 2021, 11:11 am
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by Cliffm » February 24th, 2021, 10:32 am

Hello all,

Anyone done a recent chart plotter upgrade? if so, from what to what?

The Caption and I are considering upgrading our 2006 Carver 36MY...

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June 22nd, 2021, 11:11 am
Security camera on a boat

Last post by CCTV Camera « June 17th, 2021, 6:22 pm
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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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June 17th, 2021, 6:22 pm
Unknown camera system

Last post by km1125 « June 9th, 2021, 10:27 am
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by bandersen55 » June 8th, 2021, 1:02 pm

I have a 2002 Carver 506 Motor yacht. It has a camera system and the screen isn't functioning. I believe it's probably aftermarket, but I'm not sure....

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Last post by km1125 View the latest post
June 9th, 2021, 10:27 am
Riv 28 Dashboard improvement ?

Last post by SunsetSteve « May 30th, 2021, 4:43 pm
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by SunsetSteve » May 12th, 2021, 8:09 pm

The prime real estate on my dashboard is occupied by these obsolete guages. I would like to mount my iPad there, for navigation, but no idea how to...

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May 30th, 2021, 4:43 pm
Depth Sounder/ Fish Finder Advice

Last post by lewistodd « May 30th, 2021, 2:56 pm
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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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May 30th, 2021, 2:56 pm
33ss autopilot setup

Last post by Viper « May 30th, 2021, 8:44 am
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by mrterry72@gmail.com » May 30th, 2021, 3:47 am

Hello all, My name is Terry I own a 2006 Carver 33ss I bout it about two years ago with intentions to move it from Boston where I bought it to fort...

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May 30th, 2021, 8:44 am

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