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Bilge Fans - independent or ganged

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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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January 24th, 2025, 9:32 am
Westerbeke gas generator

Last post by bud37 « February 8th, 2026, 11:01 am
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by MyPleasure » February 5th, 2026, 5:57 pm

Hi Fellas,
I’m having some trouble with my 5kw Westerbeke gas generator. The engine itself seems fine, but when I try putting load on the generator,...

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February 8th, 2026, 11:01 am
AC breaker on 1995 Carver 325

Last post by g36 « January 17th, 2026, 11:30 pm
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by danideason503 » January 16th, 2026, 9:02 pm

Hello everyone! I’m new to the forum. Nice to e-meet you all!

I own a 1995 carver aft cabin. I was using appliances on the port side and I believe I...

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January 17th, 2026, 11:30 pm
1993 440 aft cabin shore power breaker tripping

Last post by Viper « January 12th, 2026, 3:32 pm
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by Scubabubbles » January 12th, 2026, 10:49 am

Need some help! I am not on the boat. Most of the electrical load is off, but the shore power breaker on the pier pedestal keeps tripping. I'm on a...

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January 12th, 2026, 3:32 pm
1993 440 aft cabin inverter location

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by Scubabubbles » June 27th, 2025, 8:38 am

Hello everyone!

Can anyone tell me where i can find the stock 600w inverter? I don't see a breaker for it on the panel so i'm not even sure there's...

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December 20th, 2025, 10:15 pm
Battery switch in salon

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by RyDrew » October 16th, 2025, 10:39 am

Hi,
Brand new owner of a 2004 360 Mariner, and relative newbie to boating (4 years). Lots of stuff to learn on this boat which is significantly more...
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October 18th, 2025, 11:16 am
Onan generator field breaker replacement

Last post by KyleR « September 22nd, 2025, 2:04 pm
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by KyleR » September 22nd, 2025, 12:18 pm

Hey everyone. My circa 2002 Onan generator (10KW Model MDKWB) has a bad field breaker. Unfortunately there are no real identifying specs on the...

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September 22nd, 2025, 2:04 pm
Battery selection

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by coreybeck » August 29th, 2025, 4:54 pm

I have a Mercruiser 260 in my 89 Carver Montego.

Im being told to replace my batteries by a marine mechanic or "Upgrade" the batteries ....
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September 1st, 2025, 10:07 pm
Electrical Wiring Diagram

Last post by RambleOn506 « August 15th, 2025, 1:49 pm
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by Pollock_22 » August 14th, 2025, 9:17 pm

Does anyone know where I can find Electrical Wiring Diagrams for a 2005 41 Carver CMY?
Just purchased a 2005 41 Carver CMY and I would like to get...

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August 15th, 2025, 1:49 pm
1988 Santego 3867 Power issue

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by fredricksoncr » July 31st, 2025, 11:30 am

Good day all!

First time poster, long time lurker.

I have a santego 3867, and i noticed an issue. When I'm out and about it feels like my boat...
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August 7th, 2025, 11:06 am
Loss of power on port side

Last post by Carverlvr2 « July 23rd, 2025, 7:20 pm
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by Pha8 » July 23rd, 2025, 6:27 pm

2002 Carver 346
Had the genny running then quit and now I have no power on outlets/lights on the Port side?

Im hoping it just tripped a breaker,...

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July 23rd, 2025, 7:20 pm
Help me find a new 30 amp breaker

Last post by bud37 « July 17th, 2025, 12:55 pm
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by buster53 » July 5th, 2025, 1:59 pm

Ok, I have a 2001, model 356, with 2, 30 amp connections. Pretty sure one of the main 30 amp breakers on my electrical panel is going bad and needs...

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July 17th, 2025, 12:55 pm
Kohler Generator Voltage Irregularity

Last post by tim.lesage@twc.com « July 14th, 2025, 2:00 pm
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by tim.lesage@twc.com » July 13th, 2025, 9:57 am

I recently purchased a 2002 Carver 570 Voyager. It has a Kohler 15.5 EOZ generator. When the boat was surveyed the surveyor noted the voltage needle...

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July 14th, 2025, 2:00 pm
A/C circuit only works on Shorepower

Last post by AC3207 « June 30th, 2025, 9:37 pm
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by AC3207 » June 24th, 2025, 1:20 pm

1986 AC3207 with a Kohler 7.5 gen. generator. Circuit 1 has plugs/misc and Circuit 2 has 2 AC units. Was cruising last summer with generator on and...
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June 30th, 2025, 9:37 pm
Bilge pump switch lights always on?

Last post by Carverlvr2 « June 13th, 2025, 7:18 pm
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by Carverlvr2 » October 19th, 2024, 6:08 pm

Howdy all! Just bought a 2004 366 ac and working through so many WTF items but this one has me and my surveyor stumped. As you see in the first pic,...
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June 13th, 2025, 7:18 pm
voltage distribution

Last post by Agriman « June 9th, 2025, 3:58 pm
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by Agriman » June 8th, 2025, 11:42 am

A friend has a 2005, 360 Searay. Lost all power to 12 volt gauges (amps, fuel, temperature etc.) Has power to engines, windless, engine hatch. Seems...

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June 9th, 2025, 3:58 pm
Genny starting procedure

Last post by Viper « June 1st, 2025, 8:07 am
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by Carverlvr2 » May 21st, 2025, 8:58 pm

I recently acquired this 2004 366 with a Kohler 7.3e genny. My old boat (‘92) you had to shut off shore power, turn off the boat a/c breakers, fire...
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June 1st, 2025, 8:07 am
Kohler 6.5 genset issue

Last post by IvIountainman « May 31st, 2025, 12:57 pm
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by dabluzdude » August 27th, 2016, 11:42 am

1991 era Kohler 6.5. Cranks easily, runs smoothly for about 40 minutes under load, then dies. Will re-crank immediately and run for about 10-12...
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May 31st, 2025, 12:57 pm
Kohler generator wont start

Last post by searen3 « May 27th, 2025, 7:31 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 27th, 2025, 7:31 am
Courtesy Light Switch Location

Last post by buster53 « May 4th, 2025, 6:57 pm
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by mparks813 » September 26th, 2023, 12:27 pm

Hello All,
I am new to boating and as a month ago became an owner of a 33 Aft Cabin (diesel, Volvo Penta Kamd-42A). I am trying to locate the...

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Last post by buster53 View the latest post
May 4th, 2025, 6:57 pm
355 house batteries

Last post by mjk1040 « April 24th, 2025, 5:24 am
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by Murrdawg » April 20th, 2025, 6:31 pm

Hi, new member with 1998 355 twin 7.4L MPI w/Kohler gen.
Only have 2 group 31 DC batteries and small starting battery for generator, don’t think the...

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April 24th, 2025, 5:24 am
Tis A Battery Year

Last post by Midnightsun « April 22nd, 2025, 5:05 am
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by Midnightsun » June 2nd, 2020, 6:23 pm

I never like to get caught with my pants down so I swap all batteries every 5th season. Trying these Cummins batteries this time around. 4x group 31,...
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April 22nd, 2025, 5:05 am
Spark when hooking up Negative Terminal

Last post by bbagin1969 « April 21st, 2025, 10:00 am
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by bbagin1969 » April 19th, 2025, 11:14 am

Hello (Again)! lol

Boat was sitting all winter, and rainwater got into the engine area and filled up my bilges pretty high.

After replacing all...

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Last post by bbagin1969 View the latest post
April 21st, 2025, 10:00 am
Weird battery wiring

Last post by Carverlvr2 « April 20th, 2025, 10:59 am
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by Carverlvr2 » February 6th, 2025, 4:55 pm

Ok, I’ve been able to figure out and address most of the “previous Owner” changes but this one still has me baffled. A PO had a damn nice JL Audio...
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April 20th, 2025, 10:59 am
Replace 5kwGenny with high output alternator

Last post by Alanna Mo Cree « April 18th, 2025, 5:44 pm
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by GFB » February 23rd, 2025, 7:07 pm

Hello!

Looking for input. Couple of years ago I set up solar on my boat, works like a charm. I can last on the the hook up to 5 days without...
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