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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
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
1993 440 aft cabin inverter location

Last post by buster53 « June 27th, 2025, 4:54 pm
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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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June 27th, 2025, 4:54 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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May 4th, 2025, 6:57 pm
355 house batteries

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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

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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

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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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April 21st, 2025, 10:00 am
Weird battery wiring

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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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April 18th, 2025, 5:44 pm
Salon Light Covers

Last post by Alanna Mo Cree « March 21st, 2025, 10:32 pm
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by Cunnsco » March 14th, 2025, 4:21 pm

Can any of y’all help direct me to a source to buy some new covers for the recessed lights in my 97 325?

Since Carver closed, I can no longer call...

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March 21st, 2025, 10:32 pm
570 Voyager wiring

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by tim.lesage@twc.com » March 15th, 2025, 4:53 am

I just purchased a 2002 Carver 570 Voyager. It has all of the original electronics, so I am upgrading everything with all new Garmin products and...

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March 15th, 2025, 4:53 am
Salon Light Covers

Last post by Cunnsco « March 14th, 2025, 4:20 pm

by Cunnsco » March 14th, 2025, 4:20 pm

Can any of y’all help direct me to a source to buy some new covers for the recessed lights in my 97 325?

Since Carver closed, I can no longer call...

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March 14th, 2025, 4:20 pm
366 engine room light replacement

Last post by thatchh « March 8th, 2025, 8:55 pm
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by Carverlvr2 » February 4th, 2025, 1:33 pm

Ok. Give up. How the H E double hockey sticks do you get to the aft engine room wall to replace the light bulbs or work with any of the electrical...

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March 8th, 2025, 8:55 pm
New Marina GFI outlet dock boxes

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by camsaure@aol.com » February 18th, 2025, 12:14 am

I have a 1987 Mariner moored at a marina that is going through extensive renovations. They have been moving boats around to different slips during...

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February 20th, 2025, 8:18 pm
Solar Generator replacement for Kohler gas genny

Last post by dlldxb « February 6th, 2025, 6:37 pm
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by GFB » October 5th, 2021, 2:44 pm

Hi

My Kohler gas generator (20yrs old) is probably shot. I'm thinking of replacing it next spring with a new solar generator (ie bluetti 200p or...
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February 6th, 2025, 6:37 pm
110V boat in a 220v world/Going solar

Last post by dlldxb « February 5th, 2025, 10:34 am

by dlldxb » February 5th, 2025, 10:34 am

I’m looking for someone who has a 350 Mariner that’s wired for 220v. If you do, could you send me a link to your wiring diagram?

I have my 350...

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February 5th, 2025, 10:34 am
Novakool fix or live with?

Last post by Hugo « February 4th, 2025, 7:41 pm
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by Carverlvr2 » January 26th, 2025, 10:53 pm

Howdy all! During the survey on my ‘04 366, we found the Novakool RFS7501 ac/dc side by side fridge freeze runs well but is only running on dc. I’ve...

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Last post by Hugo View the latest post
February 4th, 2025, 7:41 pm
Replace AC Circuit Breaker Panel?

Last post by cjblovinlife « February 1st, 2025, 10:24 am
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by cjblovinlife » January 2nd, 2025, 8:25 pm

I have a 1996 380 Santego . Some of the breakers on the AC panel are failing. I do not use a generator at all so I have no need for the shore power...

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February 1st, 2025, 10:24 am
Shore Power Cord(s)

Last post by Midnightsun « January 31st, 2025, 8:27 am
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by wsp2 » January 30th, 2025, 4:19 pm

My 1995 440 aft cabin has two 50A power inlets. When I bought the boat it came with two long 50A cords which then go into a splitter, and I plug this...

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January 31st, 2025, 8:27 am
1976 Carver Helm switches

Last post by g36 « January 26th, 2025, 10:35 am
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by sdsurf » January 26th, 2025, 2:03 am

Hi Guys

I can't figure out what these switchs do:
Pressure Washer (Water PRessure?)
Volts-2 (up)/Fuel Volts (down)
Both (up)/Pump (down) - switch is...

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