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Bilge Fans - independent or ganged

Last post by KyleR « August 3rd, 2022, 9:53 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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August 3rd, 2022, 9:53 pm
Low Shore Power Voltage Issue.

Last post by Viper « August 6th, 2022, 12:19 pm
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by Midnightsun » August 4th, 2022, 7:34 pm

OK, so our toaster and small oven seem to be heating poorly. Checked voltage at the plugs and see only 101 volts. Checked voltage at both shore power...
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August 6th, 2022, 12:19 pm
2003 360ss shore power ground fault issue

Last post by Helmsman « August 5th, 2022, 11:29 pm
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by Baby Lentz Crewz » July 27th, 2022, 11:51 am

Hi everyone, new owners here and having a shore power issue. From what we can see, the shore power cords are hard wired into the panel, as I've seen...
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August 5th, 2022, 11:29 pm
No 120v power on port side

Last post by km1125 « August 5th, 2022, 1:58 pm
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by Loran » July 14th, 2022, 1:26 am

I have a 1991 634 Santego and lost all 120 volt power to the outlets on the port side. All the breakers are on and there is power going thru the...

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August 5th, 2022, 1:58 pm
SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION

Last post by Mikwallace « August 3rd, 2022, 12:33 am
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by tonyiiiafl » June 4th, 2021, 4:43 pm

This is the weekend that I am installing the 400w 4 panel system. I have been reading the Renogy installation manual, and it states the panels need...
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August 3rd, 2022, 12:33 am
Dimer Control

Last post by Charleigh « August 2nd, 2022, 3:28 pm
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by SOUTHWIND » April 6th, 2022, 6:54 pm

I have a 2006 56 voyager .Need to find the location of dimer control for vip. I have found the other 7 dimer. This one has me puzzled. Any help would...

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August 2nd, 2022, 3:28 pm
Swimming at Anchor with Generator Running

Last post by waybomb « August 2nd, 2022, 12:15 pm
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by Mikwallace » August 1st, 2022, 4:43 pm

Ok, I’ve searched the topic above with no hits. The cruiser lifestyle is new to us and we’ll do the Survey/Sea trial next week on a 1998 405 Aft...

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August 2nd, 2022, 12:15 pm
Battery Requirements

Last post by Midnightsun « July 26th, 2022, 6:18 am
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by warren.corbin » July 24th, 2022, 9:06 pm

Recently purchased 450 Voyager with twin Cummins 450 Diamond Series. Port alternator went out so checked starting batteries and all are shot. The...

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July 26th, 2022, 6:18 am
Salon lights and receptacles won’t work on battery power

Last post by buster53 « July 24th, 2022, 11:58 pm
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by Bustoutanother1k » July 24th, 2022, 11:37 am

79 Carver Voyager 28, 2 battery system. Everything works fine on shore power but when I disconnect, the interior lights and receptacles don’t work...

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July 24th, 2022, 11:58 pm
50 amp power y spec

Last post by Geaux Time « July 22nd, 2022, 9:30 am
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by zoomiej » August 27th, 2019, 6:56 pm

I am currently away from my 396, but looking to come up with a solution for shore power.

Currently, I have a 50 amp (male) to two 50 amp y that...
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July 22nd, 2022, 9:30 am
Burned line wire at circuit breaker

Last post by Phrancus « July 19th, 2022, 10:57 am
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by honkydog » July 18th, 2022, 11:41 am

Looking for some help on with AC electrical issue.

Over the weekend we returned from a cruise and plugged into shore power. Shortly thereafter,...

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July 19th, 2022, 10:57 am
Blowers not working.

Last post by hoverlover « July 17th, 2022, 1:30 pm
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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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July 17th, 2022, 1:30 pm
House batteries

Last post by tonyiiiafl « July 16th, 2022, 2:44 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » July 3rd, 2022, 12:30 pm

My house batteries are 5 years old and I will be replacing next season. There are no issues, but feel for trouble free continuity they should be...

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July 16th, 2022, 2:44 pm
#1156 replacement LED's blow fuses (?)

Last post by km1125 « July 15th, 2022, 6:33 pm
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by Capt'n CRUNCH! » July 13th, 2022, 4:57 pm

Hello,

This has me baffled. My old Santa Cruz has all kinds of original fully functional cabin lights - each the standard 1156, 12 volt bulbs and...
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July 15th, 2022, 6:33 pm
Fresh Water Tank Gauge Not Working

Last post by hoverlover « July 10th, 2022, 5:59 pm
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by mjk1040 » March 1st, 2016, 6:01 am

:help: 1998 Carver 355 MY, my fresh water gauge in the galley does not register the water level in the tank. Always empty.
Checked the DC voltages on...

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July 10th, 2022, 5:59 pm
Kohler generator wont start

Last post by bud37 « July 6th, 2022, 8:42 pm
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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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July 6th, 2022, 8:42 pm
House batteries

Last post by km1125 « July 5th, 2022, 4:55 pm
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by Chona » July 5th, 2022, 4:16 pm

My 88 carver 3607 comes with 4 batteries. One for engine starting one for generator starting and two large 4D house batteries. One is reading 13...

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July 5th, 2022, 4:55 pm
Shore power (No power)

Last post by RGrew176 « June 24th, 2022, 1:39 am
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by claytonandresen » June 22nd, 2022, 9:05 am

I have a 2004 Carver Mariner.

Yesterday when I went to my slip I noticed everything was off (connected to shore power)

Did the usual:
Checked...
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June 24th, 2022, 1:39 am
Remove and replace old reading fixture

Last post by Coldcruisin « June 23rd, 2022, 12:03 pm
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by BoatGirl » June 18th, 2022, 7:31 pm

Hello Carver Lovers
I’m trying to replace my forward cabin light fixtures.
Where is the best place to cut off the old fixture?
Do I need to keep the...
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June 23rd, 2022, 12:03 pm
1990 3608 Aft Cabin Hard top Light Switch

Last post by tlwerthmann « June 20th, 2022, 2:00 pm
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by tlwerthmann » May 12th, 2022, 2:30 pm

I am seen questions & answers regarding where this switch is to turn on and off. We have looked inside the storage cabinet next to the salon...
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June 20th, 2022, 2:00 pm
30 amp or 50 amp cords - dumb question

Last post by Midnightsun « June 17th, 2022, 4:09 pm
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by tgebler » June 17th, 2022, 9:04 am

So I have been using two thirty amp cords at my dock. I recently learned one of the cords is "burnt" at the female plug (according to my...

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June 17th, 2022, 4:09 pm
3607 Wiring diagram

Last post by dmcom@att.net « June 16th, 2022, 1:24 pm
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by dmcom@att.net » June 16th, 2022, 11:52 am

Does anyone know how I can get a 3607 Aft Cabin wiring diagram? mine is a 1983 but I understand it is the same through 1987.

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June 16th, 2022, 1:24 pm
Riviera Windlass Project

Last post by SunsetSteve « June 13th, 2022, 9:25 pm
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by SunsetSteve » August 18th, 2021, 7:17 pm

Too damn old and weak to pull it (the anchor) up along with a ton of weeds and all the newbie boaters are taking up the docks at the park islands. No...
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June 13th, 2022, 9:25 pm
How to wire batteries and inverter?

Last post by KandJ72 « June 6th, 2022, 3:25 pm
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by Hudsteve » May 21st, 2022, 10:37 am

1990 32 foot carver Montego with twin 454's

2 - 30 amp shore power

One of them controls the a/c water, heater and receptacles...no problems there...
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June 6th, 2022, 3:25 pm
OVERHEAD LED COCKPIT / BRIDGE ROUND LIGHT REPLACEMENT

Last post by Cooler « May 18th, 2022, 7:10 pm
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by DAA76 » May 18th, 2022, 11:44 am

I HAVE A 2016 CARVER C40 AND WOULD LIKE TO REPLACE MY OVERHEAD LED COCKPIT LIGHTS. CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE BRAND CARVER USED ? I REMOVED ONE OF THE...

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