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by CYO Admin » January 30th, 2013, 9:07 am » in Introduce Yourself!

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This is UNBELIEVABLE!

Last post by paulr « August 29th, 2023, 6:42 pm
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by KyleR » August 18th, 2022, 11:09 am

Okay, just started going through our electrical system yesterday to better understand how things are wired up and doing some general...
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Carver 370 voyager 1993 fridge replacement

Last post by Julien « August 26th, 2023, 2:31 am
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by Julien » August 23rd, 2023, 5:01 am

Good morning
I am new and I have just bought a 1993 Carver 370 Voyager.
I would like to change the fridges which are double doors side by side....

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August 26th, 2023, 2:31 am
3608 Fuel Gauge Not Reading

Last post by bud37 « August 24th, 2023, 4:33 pm
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by Seaplane Steve » August 24th, 2023, 3:45 pm

The fuel quantity will not register when the switch is pressed for one tank on our lower helm. Both gauges work fine on the upper helm. I looked...

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August 24th, 2023, 4:33 pm
Searchlight Replacement, wire feeding

Last post by Hotsummerday « August 20th, 2023, 8:06 pm
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by Hotsummerday » August 18th, 2023, 3:22 pm

2007 Carver 47 Motor Yacht BMW, I have a bow rail mounted searchlight and wanting to replace it with a LED light. I do know the wire goes through a...
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August 20th, 2023, 8:06 pm
Engine SYNC Gauge

Last post by Mikwallace « August 8th, 2023, 11:49 pm
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by Mikwallace » August 2nd, 2023, 7:13 pm

Things are progressing on our 1998 405 AC. We’re really enjoying it and now I’m working on the little things that bug me. Nothing major, I’m the kind...
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August 8th, 2023, 11:49 pm
Marine Batteries

Last post by bud37 « August 2nd, 2023, 11:56 am
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by papajoe222 » August 2nd, 2023, 11:14 am

I am looking to buy a marine battery for a new 16ft boat that I ordered. I'm trying to decide on GTK Marine Power battery. I will have a 46# trust...

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August 2nd, 2023, 11:56 am
NMEA network power

Last post by Mikwallace « July 31st, 2023, 6:29 pm
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by Mikwallace » June 29th, 2023, 12:53 am

I’m installing a NMEA 2000 network in the engine compartment. I would like to wire the NMEA power cable to the ignition system so when I start the...
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July 31st, 2023, 6:29 pm
Deep Cycle vs Starting

Last post by Viper « July 28th, 2023, 2:44 pm
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by DanM » July 28th, 2023, 12:32 pm

I have seen Carver use all group 31 deep cycle batteries (except for the generator) on their gas engines models, mine included. Two of them are used...

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July 28th, 2023, 2:44 pm
12v DC tripping on panel

Last post by smullis1961 « July 12th, 2023, 11:22 am
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by smullis1961 » June 29th, 2023, 10:01 am

This just started this morning with the second main 12v DC breaker tripping. The amps appear to fluctuate but the lower 115 vac will sometimes drop...
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July 12th, 2023, 11:22 am
530 shore power line1 and 2

Last post by aussie530carver « June 26th, 2023, 8:19 pm

by aussie530carver » June 26th, 2023, 8:19 pm

Hi all i have an issue with the power supply from my marina. Supply is only 16amps 240 volts at the pedestal and this limits the amount of i can use...

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June 26th, 2023, 8:19 pm
Battery sizing help

Last post by Midnightsun « June 22nd, 2023, 10:06 am
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by Bakoboat » June 19th, 2023, 1:06 pm

Hello,
Need assistance with correctly sizing batteries for 456 carver motor yacht.
Presently have 2- 8d batteries, 1 for each engine with all house...

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June 22nd, 2023, 10:06 am
Volvo Penta. bow thruster

Last post by jetstream « June 20th, 2023, 10:46 am
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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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June 20th, 2023, 10:46 am
Cabin Downlights

Last post by Coldcruisin « June 15th, 2023, 5:12 pm
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by pondiscio@gmail.com » June 15th, 2023, 7:41 am

Im sure Ive seen a post about the Halogen Downlights but I dug deep and found some information that I thought might benefit all the members....

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June 15th, 2023, 5:12 pm
kohler 8e generator

Last post by g36 « May 30th, 2023, 10:34 am
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by Johns55690 » May 30th, 2023, 9:36 am

Hello all,
I have a 1998 405 with a kohler 8e 8000 watt generator. Im trying to find a service manual, either online or printed. Also, the id tag...

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May 30th, 2023, 10:34 am
Batteries

Last post by km1125 « May 26th, 2023, 2:16 pm
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by billyz99999 » May 26th, 2023, 1:01 pm

Hi my name is Billy. And I'm a boataholic. Just got a 1998 carver voyager 530 that was pretty neglected. Going to try and bring her back to her...

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May 26th, 2023, 2:16 pm
1992 36 aft cabin wiring diagram

Last post by Teamcarp « May 25th, 2023, 9:31 pm
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by MyPleasure » May 3rd, 2023, 5:41 pm

Hi fellas, for some reason the 1992 Carver 36 aft cabin we purchased, did not come with the wiring diagram for the 120volt power panel. Every other...
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May 25th, 2023, 9:31 pm
Relay switch

Last post by Viper « May 24th, 2023, 8:13 pm
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by MarkMaunder » May 17th, 2023, 1:36 pm

Sometimes our engine won't turn over - no power getting to the starter. I think we've determined it's a faulty relay. I'm looking for a replacement,...
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May 24th, 2023, 8:13 pm
MTI fume detector

Last post by tonyiiiafl « May 14th, 2023, 4:17 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » May 13th, 2023, 7:22 pm

I installed an MTI Gasline fume detector for the bridge, and have a second for the salon. I wanted to replace teh salon one into the electrical...

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May 14th, 2023, 4:17 pm
Bilge Fans 86 Carver Aft Cabin

Last post by bud37 « May 13th, 2023, 10:19 am
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by jim&jerrie » May 9th, 2023, 2:17 pm

Hi all, I'm hopeful several of you can offer a solution to our bilge fan issue. We have two bilge fans for engine venting prior to starting or when...

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May 13th, 2023, 10:19 am
carver 350 aft cabin shore power

Last post by Viper « May 3rd, 2023, 8:37 pm
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by ataylor233 » May 3rd, 2023, 8:32 pm

I have 2 30 amp connections on the back. in the middle is a 2 button breaker id like to replace that breaker and both outlets ... does anyone know a...

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May 3rd, 2023, 8:37 pm
Solar Generator / Freezer Experiment

Last post by bud37 « May 2nd, 2023, 11:45 am
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by Midnightsun » April 28th, 2023, 8:48 am

Solar generator is a little confusing as it is basically a gas free generator running off of a built in lithium battery with a pure sine wave...
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May 2nd, 2023, 11:45 am
Small 12v Blade Style Fuse Box

Last post by Midnightsun « April 30th, 2023, 11:59 am
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by Midnightsun » April 30th, 2023, 9:07 am

Came across this which is dirt cheap and does have small led indicators that light up if a fuse is blown. Needed something for my project I have...

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April 30th, 2023, 11:59 am
dioes

Last post by bud37 « April 28th, 2023, 11:55 am
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by tonyiiiafl » April 26th, 2023, 3:23 am

On the electrical panel of my 1994 390 CPMY there are two diodes that light up or blink. on each 30A Carling breaker, They appear to run from ground...

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April 28th, 2023, 11:55 am
Shore Power Question

Last post by tonyiiiafl « April 25th, 2023, 6:46 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » April 23rd, 2023, 8:37 am

I was at teh storage yard readying for launch Thursday. I brought a couple of extension cords and a 115 to 30A adaptor and plugged in. I plugged in...

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April 25th, 2023, 6:46 pm
Burnt plug on A/C shore power

Last post by Midnightsun « April 19th, 2023, 4:48 am
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by RobGunn » April 16th, 2023, 5:59 pm

So the last couple seasons I have had a reoccurring plug issue. 30 amp female plug connecting to the male inlet on the boat gets burnt by the end of...
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