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Fuel Level Sensors

Last post by bud37 « July 11th, 2023, 4:36 pm
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by Cain8768 » July 6th, 2023, 3:22 pm

I am wondering if anyone has upgraded to new fuel level sensors and what your experience has been with them. I have a 2000 396 with 454s and my...

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July 11th, 2023, 4:36 pm
Analog to NMEA Engine Data Converter

Last post by g36 « June 29th, 2023, 4:44 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, 2023, 4:44 pm
Autopilot - DIY?

Last post by tonyiiiafl « June 22nd, 2023, 5:53 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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June 22nd, 2023, 5:53 pm
Cored hull?

Last post by Hoplite808 « June 18th, 2023, 3:49 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » June 16th, 2023, 7:47 pm

I was just gifted a new Ray CHIRP module side scan CP200 that wil work with my e series displays, Light House 2 software. I have an air ar thru hull...

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June 18th, 2023, 3:49 pm
406 Navionics Upgrade Project

Last post by kgarguilo « June 14th, 2023, 2:22 pm

by kgarguilo » June 14th, 2023, 2:22 pm

My goals for this project were as follows:
• Gain an anchor drag alarm.
• Get auto guidance so if in an Emergency anyone could drive us back to port...

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June 14th, 2023, 2:22 pm
Mercury Mercruiser 454 - Engine data interface to NEMA2000

Last post by km1125 « June 14th, 2023, 9:32 am
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by kgarguilo » June 13th, 2023, 4:14 pm

I have a 99 Carver with twin Mercruiser 7.4L MPI MIE V-8 gasoline naturally aspirated engine - 330hp SN- 0L303934 / 31 and a Garmin 8612xsv on board...

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June 14th, 2023, 9:32 am
Polarity lights indicators questions...

Last post by benica « June 11th, 2023, 1:36 pm
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by benica » June 10th, 2023, 1:40 pm

Appreciate your reading.
355 Aft Cabin. Electrical panel. Two polarity indicators/lights; red green.
Couple of boat electricians came out...did some...

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June 11th, 2023, 1:36 pm
Dash switches.....

Last post by km1125 « May 28th, 2023, 1:04 pm
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by jhnybgood » May 26th, 2023, 10:55 pm

I need a NAV light switch for my old 1991 26 command bridge. West Marine was a no go. Did google picture search....close....but no. Really don't want...
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May 28th, 2023, 1:04 pm
Simrad AP 22

Last post by mjmason1 « May 20th, 2023, 5:38 pm

by mjmason1 » May 20th, 2023, 5:38 pm

I'm buying a 530 Voyager with a Simrad AP 22. Does anyone know what other Simrad auto pilot units are compatible with the Ap 22?

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May 20th, 2023, 5:38 pm
Marine radio speaker options?

Last post by JimN « May 1st, 2023, 9:18 am
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by JimN » April 27th, 2023, 10:57 am

A friend's boat has a hailer on top of the radar arch and it has seen better days, what are some of the better choices? I see Shakespeare and other...
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May 1st, 2023, 9:18 am
Fusion Apollo

Last post by Viper « April 30th, 2023, 8:27 am
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by pepmyster » April 30th, 2023, 7:52 am

Hi Guys. So, Just before we put the boat in the water, I started up all my systems after connecting the batteries. All my 120V work great and lots of...

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April 30th, 2023, 8:27 am
Help with boat internet

Last post by kgarguilo « April 28th, 2023, 9:39 am
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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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April 28th, 2023, 9:39 am
Engine room cameras

Last post by kgarguilo « April 27th, 2023, 2:07 pm
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by Fishsail » March 9th, 2023, 7:45 pm

Wondering what cameras people are using for their engine rooms. And what monitors are you using?

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April 27th, 2023, 2:07 pm
-Temp gauge...so, what is it?

Last post by JimN « April 27th, 2023, 11:19 am
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by steve&tammy » February 23rd, 2023, 8:34 pm

Hi all, we recently purchased a new to us 1987 4207 and we're getting close to DONE on this ol', beautiful girl!
BTW, when we're "done"...
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April 27th, 2023, 11:19 am
In-hull transducer / 03 Carver 444 or similar

Last post by Cooler « April 24th, 2023, 11:35 am
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by PhotoHog » April 24th, 2023, 9:32 am

Hey all,

I want to install a Garmin P79S in hull transducer on my 03 444. In looking at the specs it says not to install on cored hull or a hull...

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April 24th, 2023, 11:35 am
Replacement 12v breaker switches.

Last post by Viper « April 19th, 2023, 6:51 am
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by Hoplite808 » April 16th, 2023, 3:30 am

Does anyone know where one could obtain replacement 12v fuse switches for the power distribution panel for an 80’s model Carver?

Or has anyone done...
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April 19th, 2023, 6:51 am
Transducer

Last post by pepmyster « April 6th, 2023, 8:14 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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April 6th, 2023, 8:14 am
Anchoring out for long periods

Last post by plittle2005 « March 11th, 2023, 8:06 pm
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by Fishsail » March 9th, 2023, 7:42 pm

Curious if anyone anchors out most of the time and use an inverter at night to run refrigeration, what size and type battery banks are you using?
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March 11th, 2023, 8:06 pm
1984 crusader 350s - attach to NMEA 2000?

Last post by Viper « February 15th, 2023, 7:03 am
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by JeffandErin » February 12th, 2023, 5:13 pm

Hello fellow Enthusiasts -
1984 Carver 3607 Aft Cabin with the original Crusader 350s. I would like to retrofit and install a NMEA 2000 backone....

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February 15th, 2023, 7:03 am
-Replacing gauges ?

Last post by Viper « February 8th, 2023, 10:00 pm
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by steve&tammy » February 8th, 2023, 3:29 pm

Hi all, we are so excited as we just recently purchased a 1987 Carver 4207. We've been going through many changes and so far seem to be handling...

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February 8th, 2023, 10:00 pm
TracVision C3 help

Last post by Mikwallace « January 27th, 2023, 11:53 pm
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by Mikwallace » December 20th, 2022, 12:44 am

I’m learning all the systems on our new”New to Me”, 1998 405 Aft Cabin. Now I’m working on the TV system. There’s a TracVision C3 satellite dish with...
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January 27th, 2023, 11:53 pm
Navigation compatible with SIMRAD AP20

Last post by Sgodfrey « October 5th, 2022, 11:17 am
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by Jad99125 » October 4th, 2022, 2:44 pm

Hello All,

I recently purchased a 2000 Mariner 350. It does not have a gps or navigation but it does have a SIMRAD Robertson AP20 that seems to...

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Last post by Sgodfrey View the latest post
October 5th, 2022, 11:17 am
56 Voyager Gauges

Last post by Carpe Diem « October 2nd, 2022, 12:08 pm
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by EdK » March 6th, 2021, 6:51 am

New to the forum and need a little help. We are under contract and had a ride on the Carver we intend to purchase. We were surprised that all four...
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October 2nd, 2022, 12:08 pm
Raymarine Depth Fiinder

Last post by TruckerTim « August 2nd, 2022, 8:49 pm
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by TruckerTim » July 21st, 2022, 9:02 am

Depth on my older, (original units) Raymarine upper helm unit on my 2000 Voyager 450 the display just shows ---. Trying to track down what this issue...

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August 2nd, 2022, 8:49 pm
Vintage Airguide Helm Compass

Last post by Viper « July 23rd, 2022, 7:21 pm
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by CarverCamper » July 23rd, 2022, 12:46 pm

The former owner of my '67 Carver Camper sent me this helm compass. It was actually mounted on the boat before the restoration took place so I...

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