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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
new to the carver life.

Last post by buster53 « August 11th, 2020, 12:26 pm
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by netfish&chill87 » August 10th, 2020, 11:25 pm

Ok so you guys are going to love this and some maybe very jealous haha... any who long story short here I was given the opportunity to own a 1987...

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August 11th, 2020, 12:26 pm
USB Outlet Options

Last post by PJHoffnet « August 8th, 2020, 1:04 pm
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by Midnightsun » August 7th, 2020, 7:53 am

USB is changing and getting more powerful, charging laptops and quick charge on many phones not to mention USB-c which seems to be slowly taking over...

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August 8th, 2020, 1:04 pm
Single 50A vs dual30A (60A) breaker

Last post by tonyiiiafl « August 8th, 2020, 11:02 am
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by tonyiiiafl » August 8th, 2020, 10:57 am

Final chapter on my Kohler 6.5CZ genset. Looks like the previous owner removed the dual 30A=60A circuit breaker and replaced with a single 50A...

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August 8th, 2020, 11:02 am
Kohler 6.5CZ...Final chapter (HOPEFULLY!)

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by tonyiiiafl » August 1st, 2020, 11:14 am

Spent ANOTHER day in the bilge with the Kohler 6.5CZ9I MUST mention that the CZ is different from the others! I have bought parts for the 6.5GZ and...
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August 4th, 2020, 7:25 pm
Anchor light bulb

Last post by Marty « August 3rd, 2020, 7:42 pm
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by Mike11 » August 1st, 2020, 1:17 pm

I just purchased a 1997 Carver 350 Mariner and the anchor light bulb is missing from the pole on the arch. Anyone know what size the replacement bulb...
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August 3rd, 2020, 7:42 pm
Timer on 2807

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by Davepjr » August 2nd, 2020, 8:03 pm

Hello I found a timer beside the electrical panel on my Riviera 2807 made by paragon and if looks factory installed as it is in a real tight spot in...
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August 3rd, 2020, 5:18 pm
Does the Generator Charge the Genny Starter Battery when running?

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by Marty » July 6th, 2020, 6:15 pm

May be a dumb question but after being on the hook for 5 days and starting perfectly fine I received an OC error code and the genny would not turn...
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August 2nd, 2020, 4:01 pm
power to helm

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by aloysius » July 26th, 2020, 11:13 am

I do not have any power going to my port engine starting/ignition switch at the helm of my 2000 Carver 406. The starboard ignition switch has power...
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July 29th, 2020, 10:14 am
Kohler 6.5 questions (MORE!)

Last post by tonyiiiafl « July 26th, 2020, 7:54 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » July 26th, 2020, 8:46 am

I was looking at my 6.5 CZ unit and saw that it looks like there were 2 25 Amp circuit breakers (1 for shore 1, 1 for shore 2)on the control pane. It...

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July 26th, 2020, 7:54 pm
KOHLER 6.5 HAUNTED!

Last post by tonyiiiafl « July 25th, 2020, 12:17 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » July 17th, 2020, 6:23 pm

I ran my genset with NO issues all weekend. HOWEVER, I went to start it this evening and NOTHING! The electric fuel pump went on, and the choke...

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July 25th, 2020, 12:17 pm
House bank charging

Last post by Viper « July 20th, 2020, 7:41 pm
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by Mkmohn » July 9th, 2020, 10:45 pm

We have a new to us 2000 396. The house batteries appear to have been depleted....no interior lights are working, they were on then dimmed over time...
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July 20th, 2020, 7:41 pm
325 Aft Cabin Outlet Diagram

Last post by bud37 « July 19th, 2020, 12:25 pm
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by Thekaj » July 18th, 2020, 8:23 pm

Figured I’d hit up this forum to see if anyone might be able to help. All the inside electrical outlets on the starboard side of our 1995 325 Aft...

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July 19th, 2020, 12:25 pm
failure to launch.

Last post by rjr « July 18th, 2020, 10:03 pm
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by rjr » July 5th, 2020, 5:47 pm

Could not start engines (Cat 3126s) today. Seems like it's electrical but don't know. Checked voltmeter before attempting to start. Batt 1 was at...

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July 18th, 2020, 10:03 pm
Inverter

Last post by g36 « July 17th, 2020, 6:17 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » July 17th, 2020, 9:18 am

I was running a Kiase 1000W power inverter. New last year, very light use. I went to use it this AM and the cooling fan will not come on. I bought it...

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July 17th, 2020, 6:17 pm
1994 390CPMY w/Kohler 6.5

Last post by tonyiiiafl « July 17th, 2020, 9:16 am
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by tonyiiiafl » July 10th, 2019, 8:26 pm

Interesting few days. We were on a mooring for a few days and the last day when I started the genset, the contactors would buzz, but not switch in....
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July 17th, 2020, 9:16 am
Kohler 7.3 generator issue

Last post by Nharrison5 « July 11th, 2020, 9:03 pm
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by Nharrison5 » June 16th, 2020, 10:36 pm

I had my generator tuned up (spark plug (s)), carb adjustment, antifreeze, impeller, oil, and filter. The main reason I had it in was after starting,...
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July 11th, 2020, 9:03 pm
V drive alarm

Last post by SplashyLady « July 8th, 2020, 4:44 pm
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by Haycookyy » July 7th, 2020, 9:23 pm

I have a 1988 Carver Montego 3257. Can anyone tell
Me if my boat comes equipped with a low Fluid alarm or a low fluid light that comes in when my v...

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July 8th, 2020, 4:44 pm
1991 33 Carver aft Cbn AC Rocker breakers

Last post by KEND « July 4th, 2020, 10:21 am
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by KEND » June 27th, 2020, 9:26 am

Can anyone tell me which breakers I need to order by brand and number, or are there different brands that would fit. I need a 20 amp for the air...

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July 4th, 2020, 10:21 am
Kohler 6.5 Honda powered

Last post by tonyiiiafl « July 3rd, 2020, 6:50 am

by tonyiiiafl » July 3rd, 2020, 6:50 am

So far the genset is running OK, A little surge when starting then down to business. I bought a Governor Spring, but it is different than the one I...

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July 3rd, 2020, 6:50 am
Engine Synchronizer Gauge

Last post by mjk1040 « June 30th, 2020, 8:09 pm
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by Cork the Whine » June 29th, 2020, 7:11 pm

Hi, We own a 97' 355 AC with twin Crusader 454 Xli's. My question regards the synchronizer gauge at the helm. Where does the input to drive the gauge...

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June 30th, 2020, 8:09 pm
Refridgerator

Last post by g36 « June 30th, 2020, 2:47 pm
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by Petemait » June 19th, 2020, 8:27 am

We recently bought a Carver Riviera and it does not have a fridge.

Anyone have a recommendation for a good 12 v fridge? The space for the fridge is...
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June 30th, 2020, 2:47 pm
Kohler 6.5

Last post by bud37 « June 28th, 2020, 7:24 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » June 28th, 2020, 9:42 am

As many of you have known, I have had some recent issues with my 6.5 Honda powered Kohler genset. I believe it to be a 6.5CZ (per the build sheet)...

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June 28th, 2020, 7:24 pm
Westerbeke Genset

Last post by tonyiiiafl « June 27th, 2020, 3:50 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » June 22nd, 2020, 10:01 am

I have drawn the line in the sand as to what I will spend. To get my 6.5CZ Kohler back to reliability. Has anyone switched. Out to a Westerbeke? I...

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June 27th, 2020, 3:50 pm
Bonding Wire

Last post by tonyiiiafl « June 21st, 2020, 8:11 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » June 13th, 2020, 8:08 am

I was in the bilge on my 390CPMY and saw the green bonding wire from the starboard shaft collar broken off, and a wire to the plate with 2 studs also...
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June 21st, 2020, 8:11 pm

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