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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
Blowers not working.

Last post by kwkirkwood « May 18th, 2021, 7:51 am
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by bobcinga » March 29th, 2020, 5:12 pm

Vessel- This is on a 2006 41 CMY with twin gas engines. It has four blowers, four breakers on helm breaker panel, one blower switch on instrument...

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May 18th, 2021, 7:51 am
Need to repair or replace DC Amps meter

Last post by BarryK « May 18th, 2021, 1:11 am
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by BarryK » May 13th, 2021, 7:11 pm

Hi all,

The DC amps meter on my panel is not working, the needle stays fixed in position at about 30 amps. How to I open the panel to remove the...

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May 18th, 2021, 1:11 am
Charger Qs on my Riviera 28

Last post by Viper « May 16th, 2021, 9:13 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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May 16th, 2021, 9:13 pm
Batteries discharging

Last post by Carpediem « May 11th, 2021, 10:39 pm
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by Dcc1685 » May 11th, 2021, 12:08 am

I have a 2002 Voyager 570. The other day at an out station I came back to return to home port and my Garmins said they were getting low voltage. Sure...

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May 11th, 2021, 10:39 pm
Chattanooga area electrician needed!!

Last post by Kramer_cruising « May 11th, 2021, 3:38 pm
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by Kramer_cruising » May 9th, 2021, 9:00 pm

Can anyone recommend a solid electrician in the Chattanooga area??

Thank you!

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May 11th, 2021, 3:38 pm
Shore Power question

Last post by tomschauer « May 9th, 2021, 8:45 pm
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by captainndiet » January 10th, 2017, 5:22 pm

2002 380 Santego. All year long when we would leave the boat at the marina. I would shut my battery switch off. A/C would stay running if I left it...
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May 9th, 2021, 8:45 pm
Kohler generator wont start

Last post by Viper « May 4th, 2021, 7:04 am
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by exponent » May 1st, 2021, 9:37 pm

I am working on a Kohler 56 foot boat. The Kohler generator model 23EOZD will not start. It doesnt even turn over. The battery is good and the...

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May 4th, 2021, 7:04 am
Crusader 350 Alternator shot?

Last post by g36 « April 15th, 2021, 11:32 am
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by Biochick » April 15th, 2021, 9:28 am

I'm a new Carver owner - 1986 36' - and batteries are not charging. Here is a shot of the starboard alternator. It looks shot to me and have a...

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April 15th, 2021, 11:32 am
Battery switch troubleshooting

Last post by Phrancus « April 13th, 2021, 2:08 pm
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by Thekaj » April 12th, 2021, 11:58 pm

Last summer we managed to blow an engine on our 1995 325 Aft Cabin. One of the things the mechanic noted when he was done was that he had switched...

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April 13th, 2021, 2:08 pm
Blowers are not working 405

Last post by Serendipity « April 11th, 2021, 12:05 am
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by Serendipity » March 29th, 2021, 10:13 pm

So my blowers have stopped working. I left the blowers on after running the boat for a little while. I will not run the engines without the blowers...
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April 11th, 2021, 12:05 am
Kohler 15.5 EOZD

Last post by vtcats « April 10th, 2021, 7:19 am

by vtcats » April 10th, 2021, 7:19 am

Two questions. Does any one know if there are anode (s) on this model and if not, why not?
I have the parts breakdown manual and couldn’t find it,...

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April 10th, 2021, 7:19 am
Kohler 7.3E coolant replacement

Last post by Helmsman « April 6th, 2021, 12:56 pm
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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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April 6th, 2021, 12:56 pm
safety breaker panel access

Last post by km1125 « March 27th, 2021, 10:39 am
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by aloysius » March 21st, 2021, 7:48 pm

On my Carver 406, there is a 12volt safety breaker panel located below the last step of the salon’s stairway. I would like to access the back of this...
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March 27th, 2021, 10:39 am
Installation of 400 Watt solar kit (4 panels) 390CPMY

Last post by tonyiiiafl « March 22nd, 2021, 4:30 am
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by tonyiiiafl » March 20th, 2021, 4:59 pm

I have my panels and controller. My 400 Watt system is 4 100W panels and a 40A MPPT controller. I am going to have to run 2 on one side of the aft...
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March 22nd, 2021, 4:30 am
Upstairs Fridge has no 12V Power Cable to it

Last post by Rocketman « March 16th, 2021, 10:12 am
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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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March 16th, 2021, 10:12 am
8-D batteries need changing. What's new/light weight?

Last post by km1125 « March 16th, 2021, 9:43 am
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by bvcllc » March 13th, 2021, 3:18 pm

My two 8-D batteries need changing on my 4207 carver, 1988. I plan to add four 100 watt solar panels, maybe more? Is there a newer, better battery...
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Last post by km1125 View the latest post
March 16th, 2021, 9:43 am
Engine Synchronizer Gauge

Last post by g36 « March 15th, 2021, 7:57 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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March 15th, 2021, 7:57 pm
Ignition Switch

Last post by bud37 « March 9th, 2021, 6:55 pm
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by Wsullivan71 » March 8th, 2021, 12:30 pm

I have a 2001 Carver 404 CPMY (Merc 7.4 MPI) with a starting gremlin. When I turn the key, it's a crapshoot on whether or not the engines will start....
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March 9th, 2021, 6:55 pm
Carver 506 Pilot house and sun deck light switch?

Last post by JBee « March 6th, 2021, 4:28 pm
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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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March 6th, 2021, 4:28 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
Solar Panels

Last post by Midnightsun « February 28th, 2021, 5:39 am
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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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Last post by g36 View the latest post
February 26th, 2021, 2:46 pm
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

Last post by jisster1 « February 16th, 2021, 2:05 pm
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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

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