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Rheostat Knob?

Last post by Jmatheson « June 9th, 2017, 2:20 pm
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by Jmatheson » June 9th, 2017, 2:06 pm

I have a '97 Carver 405 and in the aft stateroom there is a round rheostat knob next to the A/C control panel. I have no idea what it does. Any...

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Last post by Jmatheson View the latest post
June 9th, 2017, 2:20 pm
Carver 396 aft holding tank leak.

Last post by tomschauer « June 6th, 2017, 11:37 pm
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by prowler1k » May 5th, 2017, 3:50 pm

Howdy all,
I'm a new owner of 2002 396.
Unfortunately, the survey didn't find a leak that is present in the aft holding tank. Thus is my highest...

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Last post by tomschauer View the latest post
June 6th, 2017, 11:37 pm
Water in forward and mid bilge

Last post by tomschauer « June 6th, 2017, 11:24 pm
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by dsolo » April 28th, 2017, 7:51 am

There is water accumulated in both forward and mid bilge. Both areas have had bilge pumps activated. There is no water in other areas of the bilge....
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June 6th, 2017, 11:24 pm
Plumbing in 2000 374 Voyager.

Last post by Viper « June 5th, 2017, 11:01 pm
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by erpeldingj » June 5th, 2017, 12:37 pm

I need to replace some fittings in the red and blue pex lines going to my sinks. Lots of leaks on a boat that sat for a few years. Regular 1/2 in...

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
June 5th, 2017, 11:01 pm
water pump replacement

Last post by Rich W « May 29th, 2017, 10:00 am
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by Paradise II » May 22nd, 2017, 9:29 pm

I have a 1985 carver 3697 mariner. Water pump wont shut off. Going to try one more time to bleed all the air out and if that doesn't work figuring...

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May 29th, 2017, 10:00 am
AC Coil Flushing

Last post by tomschauer « April 27th, 2017, 10:08 pm
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by DanM » April 27th, 2017, 7:21 pm

Has anyone flushed their AC coils? I am planning to attempt it this spring and would like to hear from others with experience. This is a freshwater...

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April 27th, 2017, 10:08 pm
AC Water Pump tripping breaker

Last post by cpoint « April 24th, 2017, 11:42 am
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by cpoint » April 16th, 2017, 12:30 am

Here we go new season, new problem :( I turned up the seacock on to de-winterize the AC unit. then I went to turn power on and all well. Then I...
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April 24th, 2017, 11:42 am
Sanitation hose replacement, $hitty job!

Last post by tonyiiiafl « April 18th, 2017, 7:09 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » April 16th, 2017, 5:16 pm

As Holodeck is being launched Thursday This week (YEAH!!!!!) I found time to get the sanitation hose replaced on this 1994 390 CPMY. I ordered 75' of...

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April 18th, 2017, 7:09 pm
A/C first run of the season

Last post by g36 « April 14th, 2017, 3:04 pm
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by csdaman2 » April 13th, 2017, 8:46 pm

tried to turn on the a/c today for the first time. the blower seemed to come on but no snoflake on the control pad. no water was pumping either. the...

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April 14th, 2017, 3:04 pm
LEAK IN PRESSURIZED WATER SYSTEM

Last post by hausherrs « April 13th, 2017, 9:29 am
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by nashvillekat » March 29th, 2017, 1:54 pm

My water pressure pump comes on every 15 minutes for 3 to 4 seconds. I observed that the water tanks went down an inch in a 4 hour period. I have a...
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April 13th, 2017, 9:29 am
First Time using Head after boat was previously winterized.

Last post by tomschauer « March 24th, 2017, 12:54 am
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by RonDMC » March 23rd, 2017, 12:56 pm

Hi,

I recently purchased a 1990 Carver Santego 3067 and love the boat, it's spacious and runs great, but i'm still learning alot about owning a...

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Last post by tomschauer View the latest post
March 24th, 2017, 12:54 am
Forward shower sump in 405 my

Last post by mjk1040 « March 1st, 2017, 5:37 pm
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by dsolo » February 24th, 2017, 8:22 pm

For those who don't know, I am an new Carver owner. Today I found a one inch drain hose with hose clamp lying under the forward shower sump. At first...
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March 1st, 2017, 5:37 pm
Fresh Water Tank clean up?

Last post by feeez « January 8th, 2017, 9:55 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » January 3rd, 2017, 5:35 am

I want to use my ice maker, but also am leery of the condition of the fresh water tank. I took off the inspection plate and yep! there are cruddy...
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Last post by feeez View the latest post
January 8th, 2017, 9:55 pm
Marine Air heat won't start

Last post by Viper « December 19th, 2016, 12:22 pm
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by 405driver » December 18th, 2016, 4:20 pm

I have a Carver 405. The forward Marine Air unit (VRP 16K) will run in the cooling mode but will not switch on in the heating mode.T he heat light on...

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
December 19th, 2016, 12:22 pm
Location of Water Shut-off

Last post by nightsky « November 28th, 2016, 12:01 pm
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by Sailor Jerry » November 26th, 2016, 11:17 am

This is my first winter with my 1996 Carver Aft Cabin 355. I think I will be okay with a small electric heater in the cabin to keep things from...

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Last post by nightsky View the latest post
November 28th, 2016, 12:01 pm
Water Maker Booster Pump

Last post by Wzdr02 « October 23rd, 2016, 10:23 pm
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by mikekomm » February 9th, 2014, 11:12 pm

My 1989 Carver 4207 has a water maker that was using a Vantage Marine booster pump that has gone south. Both the motor and pump look to be rusted...

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Last post by Wzdr02 View the latest post
October 23rd, 2016, 10:23 pm
airconditioning

Last post by Midnightsun « September 30th, 2016, 12:55 am
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by scoobychonx » September 26th, 2016, 2:53 am

Has anyone had their marine air converted to run on a newer refrigerant . Thanks
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Last post by Midnightsun View the latest post
September 30th, 2016, 12:55 am
Fresh water pump

Last post by Neptune36 « September 15th, 2016, 8:41 pm
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by Low Flyer » August 25th, 2015, 2:10 am

I replaced my fresh water pump due to age, noise and slight leakage around the pump diaphragm, with the new replacement recommended. Now the water...

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Last post by Neptune36 View the latest post
September 15th, 2016, 8:41 pm
My A/C Is Working Again

Last post by Midnightsun « September 2nd, 2016, 6:49 am
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by RGrew176 » September 1st, 2016, 12:37 am

Yesterday I headed down to the boat to fix one of my 2 issues. My non working A/C unit. The first thing I had to do was remove the old seawater pump...

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Last post by Midnightsun View the latest post
September 2nd, 2016, 6:49 am
Best place to buy a new AC unit

Last post by Viper « September 1st, 2016, 7:16 am
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by Makin Waves » August 30th, 2016, 12:00 pm

I have to change a 16000 BTU unit on our 2006 Carver 46 MY
It's easy to get to so I will save $2500.00 and do it myself
Where is the best place to...
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Last post by Viper View the latest post
September 1st, 2016, 7:16 am
Which Pump For The AC Unit

Last post by RGrew176 « August 22nd, 2016, 1:08 am
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by RGrew176 » August 21st, 2016, 3:03 am

My 3007 has an after market reverse cycle AC/heat system installed. The unit is a 16000 BTU unit. Last week while on my vacation the water pump for...

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Last post by RGrew176 View the latest post
August 22nd, 2016, 1:08 am
Black water holding tank

Last post by gatehopper « August 19th, 2016, 2:25 pm
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by gatehopper » August 16th, 2016, 2:28 pm

A few summers ago I plumbed all my grey water through the shower sump thus eliminating the need for the 70 gallon grey water holding tank. I would...

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Last post by gatehopper View the latest post
August 19th, 2016, 2:25 pm
Thermostat

Last post by tomschauer « August 11th, 2016, 9:10 am
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by BiXLL » August 10th, 2016, 9:40 pm

My thermostat does not properly register the correct emp. It pretty much never shows below 115, therefore the air never shuts off. can I replace it...

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Last post by tomschauer View the latest post
August 11th, 2016, 9:10 am
ac pump cleaning

Last post by racerx « August 3rd, 2016, 10:21 pm
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by racerx » August 2nd, 2016, 5:02 pm

Do any of you remove your inlet lines to ac pump and clean them periodically,if so what is the best cleaner? Vinegar etc. I am in freshwater. Thanks...

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Last post by racerx View the latest post
August 3rd, 2016, 10:21 pm
vacuflush leak and smell in head unit

Last post by cpoint « July 30th, 2016, 1:04 am
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by cpoint » May 16th, 2016, 10:38 am

Here we are, question #3. 2000 carver 356 aft cabin. Vacuflush unit issues. Last week I replaced the water valve (pedal-flush) because clean water...
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Last post by cpoint View the latest post
July 30th, 2016, 1:04 am

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