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Bilge Fans - independent or ganged

Last post by vtcats « June 3rd, 2020, 6:35 pm
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by weatherorknot » July 3rd, 2015, 10:50 am

Hi all,

I have a newly-acquired 2000 Carver 396/Diesel, and was only able to obtain the owner's manual for the 2002 model (from Carver), with a note...
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June 3rd, 2020, 6:35 pm
10EOZD Generator 2009 44 Sojourn - Coolant Change

Last post by Rocketman « March 1st, 2021, 8:36 am

by Rocketman » March 1st, 2021, 8:36 am

New to me at the first of the year. Boat has always been fresh water in Georgia and now Alabama.
I need to change the coolant (looks like it has...

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March 1st, 2021, 8:36 am
Kohler 7.3E coolant replacement

Last post by Cliffm « February 28th, 2021, 10:55 am
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by Cliffm » February 23rd, 2021, 9:24 pm

Our 2006 Carver 36MY 7.3E generator coolant looks more brown than orange, as DEXCOOL should appear.

What's the crafty owner's tips/tricks to drain...

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February 28th, 2021, 10:55 am
Solar Panels

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by tonyiiiafl » February 10th, 2021, 12:34 pm

I have been narrowing this down and ask for more input. 1994 390CPMY. 12V start, 12V genset, 2 6V GC Batteries house. 3 bank smart charger.

I have...
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February 28th, 2021, 5:39 am
Dual 50amp to dual 30amp

Last post by g36 « February 26th, 2021, 2:46 pm
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by rob37w » February 17th, 2021, 9:26 pm

Hello everyone. Just closed on my first Carver this week and will take delivery in about a week.

1996 Carver 370 Aft Cabin

Question: The boat has...

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February 26th, 2021, 2:46 pm
Carver 506 Pilot house and sun deck light switch?

Last post by Carpediem « February 22nd, 2021, 12:17 am
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by JBee » February 20th, 2021, 4:15 pm

Hey!
Can I get a little help? I just bought a Carver 506, 2000 and cannot locate the sundeck light switches. I found the courtesy lights along...

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February 22nd, 2021, 12:17 am
Portable Genny on a Riv 28?

Last post by tomschauer « February 16th, 2021, 7:29 pm
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by SunsetSteve » February 11th, 2021, 6:17 pm

If anyone has resorted to using a portable generator, such as a Honda 2000 for example, on a 28 Riv . . . where did / do you store it and run it?...
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February 16th, 2021, 7:29 pm
Kohler generator

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by jisster1 » January 8th, 2021, 12:44 pm

Does anybody know where I can get help with my Kohler 6.5cz generator. I've tried to reflash it and tried 2 new capacitors and I still don't get any...
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February 16th, 2021, 2:05 pm
Dead fuel gages

Last post by Steve2020 « February 15th, 2021, 9:19 am
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by Captdoug » February 13th, 2021, 12:53 am

How hard is it to change the fuel gauge sending unit? My 2006 42SS fuel gages read total full with the key on n totally empty when the key is off. I...

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February 15th, 2021, 9:19 am
Upstairs Fridge has no 12V Power Cable to it

Last post by Rocketman « February 11th, 2021, 7:08 pm
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by Rocketman » February 11th, 2021, 7:45 am

Recently purchased 2009 44 Sojourn and the upstairs fridge was not running on 12V power. Runs fine on 120V AC w/ shore power and/or generator.
I...

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February 11th, 2021, 7:08 pm
Charger Qs on my Riviera 28

Last post by SunsetSteve « February 11th, 2021, 6:09 pm
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by SunsetSteve » December 31st, 2020, 3:29 pm

I am winter-exploring my so-far-not-used-by-me Riv and I am a little mystified:
Back in the aft cabin, beside the battery box, is a NOCO Genius Gen2...

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February 11th, 2021, 6:09 pm
52 Sedan wiring schematic

Last post by Viper « February 4th, 2021, 10:21 pm
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by looperjohn38 » February 3rd, 2021, 8:11 am

The owner's manual for the 2021 52 Sedan is one of the best I've seen. The DC systems portion is outstanding for the owner/operator. Who ever...
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February 4th, 2021, 10:21 pm
Engine Synchronizer Gauge

Last post by Raylap819 « February 4th, 2021, 8:27 pm
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by Raylap819 » January 25th, 2021, 5:35 pm

I have a 1989 3807 that has a broken glass on the Engine Synchro Gauge. Can I have the glass replaced or do I have to purchase a new gauge? It was...

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February 4th, 2021, 8:27 pm
galley light replacement 14V to 12V

Last post by Viper « January 24th, 2021, 8:23 pm
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by BoatGirl » January 24th, 2021, 6:16 pm

Any wiring or V concerns with replacement of old 14V recessed light by a new 12V recessed light?
thanks!

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January 24th, 2021, 8:23 pm
Shore Power Question

Last post by Cooler « January 1st, 2021, 1:42 pm
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by Sadey » December 18th, 2018, 9:37 am

Obviously there are two shore power outlets on our boat. My question is this, do both outlets have to be powered to power everything on the boat?...
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January 1st, 2021, 1:42 pm
Troublesome GFI

Last post by Tireless « December 29th, 2020, 11:23 am
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by Spion Kop » December 28th, 2020, 1:14 pm

We’ve recently taken possession of a 1991 Carver 3608. She is our third Carver and we just love her.
The craft has been well maintained but we are...

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December 29th, 2020, 11:23 am
Starting problem on my 2001 Carver 404

Last post by bud37 « December 14th, 2020, 10:59 am
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by Dave123 » September 2nd, 2020, 10:14 pm

I recently purchased a Carver 404 Yacht. The boat is great. But, the headaches... UGH!

The boat has 4 6-Volt "house" batteries. It also...

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December 14th, 2020, 10:59 am
Inverter Inline Fuse?

Last post by bud37 « December 5th, 2020, 2:14 pm
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by Marty » December 2nd, 2020, 5:42 pm

Purchased an Eliminator inverter 2000 watts that I plan on mounting in a kitchen cabinet as it is not ignition protected. Question is the inline fuse...

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December 5th, 2020, 2:14 pm
Circuit Breakers

Last post by vineyardgray « December 1st, 2020, 5:21 pm
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by Gary Rose » November 28th, 2020, 10:21 am

I have a 2000 356 and I am looking where to get the main 110v breaker for my boat. It is a 3 pole breaker but only has one switch. Tried West Marine...

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December 1st, 2020, 5:21 pm
Salon lighting

Last post by Midnightsun « November 13th, 2020, 3:58 am
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by Gary Rose » December 30th, 2019, 6:52 pm

I am looking to replace the decor rings on the puck lights in the salon on a 2000 carver 356. Any ideas where to find them ? Or led replacement...
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November 13th, 2020, 3:58 am
[26 command / 280] Request: picture of your panel

Last post by Phrancus « November 3rd, 2020, 2:13 pm
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by Phrancus » November 3rd, 2020, 2:03 am

I'd like to know what the switch (fuses) panel originally looked like in my 1992 26 Command bridge / 280 Sedan bridge

Mine has a creative mess and...

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November 3rd, 2020, 2:13 pm
No Generator on 390 CPMY Install one?

Last post by SplashyLady « October 30th, 2020, 4:19 pm
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by Gdporzadek » October 29th, 2020, 10:22 pm

Hi, all! Last season (2019) we bought a beautiful 1993 390 CPMY. We'd been out of boating for a few years, the last being a 1979 35" Viking....

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October 30th, 2020, 4:19 pm
120VAC outlets in the engine room

Last post by bud37 « October 29th, 2020, 10:33 pm
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by km1125 » October 26th, 2020, 10:40 am

On a different thread, there was some discussion about whether or not 120VAC outlets could be mounted in an engine room.

I wanted to follow up on...

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October 29th, 2020, 10:33 pm
Shore power 1 causing shore power 2 breaker to trip

Last post by SaltyCracker « October 26th, 2020, 3:06 pm
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by SaltyCracker » October 26th, 2020, 10:56 am

I have a 1995 Carver 325 aft cabin. Shore power 2 runs my 2 AC units and the pump. With both AC's running they draw about 22 amps and are trouble...

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October 26th, 2020, 3:06 pm
House bank addition to 310 Santego

Last post by g36 « October 25th, 2020, 10:28 pm
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by Capn Crunch » October 25th, 2020, 11:27 am

Our Santego has 2 batteries only for engines and house combined, with a separate battery mounted on the bridge for i presume the windlass (not in use...

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October 25th, 2020, 10:28 pm

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