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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
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

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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

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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?

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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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May 18th, 2022, 7:10 pm
Panel Covers

Last post by TruckerTim « May 6th, 2022, 9:16 am
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by TruckerTim » May 5th, 2022, 8:51 pm

I process of closing on a 2000 450 Voyager and the fly bridge indicator covers are missing or unreadable. Looking for suggestions on replacements or,...

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May 6th, 2022, 9:16 am
Anybody else have one of these?

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by Tbw5959 » February 18th, 2022, 12:54 pm

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So, on this new-to-us 2004 466, 'discovered' this Newmar box mounted on the forward engine room bulkhead, switched 'off'.

Previous owner says...
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April 25th, 2022, 5:04 pm
Battery charger only charging Genet battery?

Last post by Dark Horse « April 19th, 2022, 9:12 am
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by Dark Horse » January 15th, 2022, 10:02 am

Hello all, I have a 2001 Mariner 350. It has 2 main batteries and 1 battery for the generator.
Recently the engines would not turn over so I replaced...
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April 19th, 2022, 9:12 am
Solar and battery condition

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by tonyiiiafl » April 17th, 2022, 5:46 pm

Ready to launch when they say it is my time. HOWEVER, I hooked up the batteries today. They were reading 12.7 volts and at 75%. Turned on the solar...

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April 17th, 2022, 5:46 pm
Bowthruster and 24 v charger

Last post by tonyiiiafl « April 10th, 2022, 2:06 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » February 18th, 2022, 9:32 pm

I pushed the button on the side shifter bow thruster. Even though the SS340 was rated for my 390CPMY, upon many discussions here and with the vendor...
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April 10th, 2022, 2:06 pm
Volvo Penta. bow thruster

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by Annie429 » June 27th, 2021, 8:51 am

Hi- we are in search of a control board for our Volvo penta BP 800 12V part no. 41100626. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find one? I...

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April 8th, 2022, 9:11 pm
Dimer Control

Last post by SOUTHWIND « April 6th, 2022, 6:54 pm

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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April 6th, 2022, 6:54 pm
Salon lights

Last post by Viper « April 4th, 2022, 10:16 am
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by mitchellp » March 18th, 2022, 8:08 am

I have 1989 38 aft Carver. My salon lights tucked above the windows don't work. replaced bulb - no help. The previous owner removed one of the...

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April 4th, 2022, 10:16 am
Re: 1986 +/- 28' Voyager Electrical System

Last post by Bobert « April 2nd, 2022, 3:30 pm

by Bobert » April 2nd, 2022, 3:30 pm

I have a 1986 28' Voyager with what I believe to be an OEM charger/inverter system as follows:
West Marine/Xantek Charger Inverter with a Heart...

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April 2nd, 2022, 3:30 pm
SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION

Last post by yves386 « April 1st, 2022, 8:13 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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April 1st, 2022, 8:13 am
Bulbs for Salon Lights

Last post by Midnightsun « March 31st, 2022, 4:41 pm
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by SFDOBBINS » March 29th, 2022, 9:45 pm

I have a 2001 450 Pilothouse. Has anyone found a LED bulb for the overhead salon lights?

Thanks,
Steve

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March 31st, 2022, 4:41 pm
Shore Power question

Last post by caezar « March 31st, 2022, 8:17 am
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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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March 31st, 2022, 8:17 am
Solar Generator replacement for Kohler gas genny

Last post by vineyardgray « March 24th, 2022, 9:58 am
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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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March 24th, 2022, 9:58 am
Solved

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by John_bgs » March 17th, 2022, 6:00 pm

Thanks

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March 17th, 2022, 6:00 pm
Charging 12V house batteries underway

Last post by bud37 « March 13th, 2022, 7:20 pm
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by Trixboat » May 14th, 2018, 5:08 pm

Still trying to fully understand DC electrical system on new to us 560 Voyager.
It's my understanding that the 12V house batteries are not charged by...
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March 13th, 2022, 7:20 pm
Fuse Box

Last post by buster53 « March 5th, 2022, 7:40 pm
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by 1993Carver » February 25th, 2022, 4:01 pm

I have a 1993 Carver 280, dual helms, VP engines and outdrives. i am having trouble locating a fuse box. Does anyone know? Thanks Rick

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