Discussion of batteries, chargers, wiring, generators, distribution panels, battery switches, etc.
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Last post by waybomb
April 26th, 2026, 8:14 am
Bilge Fans - independent or ganged
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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
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Last post by Viper
May 15th, 2026, 8:43 pm
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Last post by mjk1040
May 10th, 2026, 2:42 pm
Bilge Blower switch
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Jet Lag Tiki »
May 6th, 2026, 4:16 pm
Hello!
I have a 1999 Carver 350 that we bought last fall. The Bilge Blower switch, which is an illuminated rotary knob, stopped turning the blower...
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Last post by km1125
May 7th, 2026, 11:07 am
Westerbeke gas generator
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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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Last post by MyPleasure
May 1st, 2026, 11:57 pm
Carver 325 courtesy lights
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wingnut »
December 7th, 2023, 1:57 pm
In my Carver 325 there are courtesy lights at each set of steps, salon to galley, salon to aft cabin, salon to back deck, and the same light/fixture...
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Last post by Viper
April 27th, 2026, 7:29 am
What type of breaker?
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ck36 »
April 20th, 2026, 12:16 pm
I'm trying to determine what type of breaker originally was used on this panel for the windlass. At some point it was changed over to a 135 amp...
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Last post by ck36
April 20th, 2026, 8:44 pm
Carver 3607 electric galley help
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JJ312 »
February 27th, 2026, 1:33 am
Hi team,
I'm redoing the electrical system on my Carver 3607, and frankly, it's a mess. I need to change the chargers, and I'm not sure how to redo...
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Last post by km1125
March 2nd, 2026, 5:10 pm
AC breaker on 1995 Carver 325
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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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Last post by g36
January 17th, 2026, 11:30 pm
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Last post by Viper
January 12th, 2026, 3:32 pm
1993 440 aft cabin inverter location
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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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Last post by stach454
December 20th, 2025, 10:15 pm
Battery switch in salon
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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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Last post by Carverlvr2
October 18th, 2025, 11:16 am
Onan generator field breaker replacement
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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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Last post by KyleR
September 22nd, 2025, 2:04 pm
Battery selection
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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 . He's trying...
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Last post by buster53
September 1st, 2025, 10:07 pm
Electrical Wiring Diagram
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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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Last post by RambleOn506
August 15th, 2025, 1:49 pm
1988 Santego 3867 Power issue
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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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Last post by buster53
August 7th, 2025, 11:06 am
Loss of power on port side
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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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Last post by Carverlvr2
July 23rd, 2025, 7:20 pm
Help me find a new 30 amp breaker
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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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Last post by bud37
July 17th, 2025, 12:55 pm
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Last post by tim.lesage@twc.com
July 14th, 2025, 2:00 pm
A/C circuit only works on Shorepower
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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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Last post by AC3207
June 30th, 2025, 9:37 pm
Bilge pump switch lights always on?
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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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Last post by Carverlvr2
June 13th, 2025, 7:18 pm
voltage distribution
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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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Last post by Agriman
June 9th, 2025, 3:58 pm
Genny starting procedure
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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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Last post by Viper
June 1st, 2025, 8:07 am
Kohler 6.5 genset issue
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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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Last post by IvIountainman
May 31st, 2025, 12:57 pm
Kohler generator wont start
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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
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