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Open Ground on the generator side

Last post by Viper « June 28th, 2021, 7:11 am
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by RonAltman » June 21st, 2021, 8:58 pm

One of the things noted in our pre purchase survey was an open ground on the generator side of the electrical system, not the short power side. Any...

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June 28th, 2021, 7:11 am
Reverse Polarity Light when running Generator

Last post by bud37 « June 26th, 2021, 9:08 am
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by VolNavy91 » June 23rd, 2021, 11:12 am

OK here's a weird one for those of you that understand AC power better than I do. I have a '97 400 with twin 30 amp inputs and a 4.2k westerbeke...

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June 26th, 2021, 9:08 am
2000 396 Wiring Diagrams

Last post by Viper « June 24th, 2021, 12:43 pm
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by RussL » June 17th, 2021, 11:48 am

Hi Everyone, I like most people with an older boat find myself working on lots of random things, and in some cases documentation is good and in...

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June 24th, 2021, 12:43 pm
A/C Panel No Power

Last post by km1125 « June 20th, 2021, 9:36 am
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by Owensned » June 18th, 2021, 4:32 pm

2005 366MY. Yesterday both power cables plugged into 50 amp splitter on shore power. A/C stopped running. Would run on generator just not shore...

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June 20th, 2021, 9:36 am
Bonding system cleanup and repair

Last post by BarryK « June 18th, 2021, 2:26 pm
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by BarryK » June 17th, 2021, 1:56 pm

Hi all,

I just cleaned the bilge and it is time to address the bonding system on this 31 year old salt water boat.

All of the bonding connections...

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June 18th, 2021, 2:26 pm
Nova Kool RFU8000

Last post by Viper « June 8th, 2021, 8:08 pm
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by feeez » May 23rd, 2016, 3:05 pm

Hello All,

I seems that my fridge no longer runs on AC when we are plugged in to shore power. It just continues to run on DC. Not a huge problem...
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June 8th, 2021, 8:08 pm
Riviera dual shore power question

Last post by Viper « June 8th, 2021, 7:37 am
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by SunsetSteve » June 5th, 2021, 3:43 pm

My Riv launches tomorrow. At long last! I have no experience with 115ACV shore power. My boat has 2 SP inlets but 1 power cord and no working A/C....
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June 8th, 2021, 7:37 am
Nav Lights - Sidelights stopped working

Last post by km1125 « June 7th, 2021, 10:34 am
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by hinzee623 » June 3rd, 2021, 7:53 am

Hi everyone!
Yesterday, I realized that both of my side lights do not work (I know for a fact they worked before, recently). My...
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June 7th, 2021, 10:34 am
Electrical problem with refrigerator, lights , radio

Last post by bud37 « June 6th, 2021, 5:28 pm
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by Annie429 » June 6th, 2021, 8:59 am

We have a carver 444. We have a 50 am plugged in with splitter. When plugged in at dock there is no electricity going to refrigerator, cockpit radio,...

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June 6th, 2021, 5:28 pm
Kohler 15.5 EOZD

Last post by km1125 « May 26th, 2021, 10:34 am
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by vtcats » April 10th, 2021, 7:19 am

Two questions. Does any one know if there are anode (s) on this model and if not, why not?
I have the parts breakdown manual and couldn’t find it,...

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May 26th, 2021, 10:34 am
Installation of 400 Watt solar kit (4 panels) 390CPMY

Last post by Tireless « May 25th, 2021, 9:57 am
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by tonyiiiafl » March 20th, 2021, 4:59 pm

I have my panels and controller. My 400 Watt system is 4 100W panels and a 40A MPPT controller. I am going to have to run 2 on one side of the aft...
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May 25th, 2021, 9:57 am
Dead fuel gages

Last post by Viper « May 22nd, 2021, 8:52 am
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by Captdoug » February 13th, 2021, 12:53 am

How hard is it to change the fuel gauge sending unit? My 2006 42SS fuel gages read total full with the key on n totally empty when the key is off. I...

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May 22nd, 2021, 8:52 am
Need to repair or replace DC Amps meter

Last post by BarryK « May 18th, 2021, 1:11 am
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by BarryK » May 13th, 2021, 7:11 pm

Hi all,

The DC amps meter on my panel is not working, the needle stays fixed in position at about 30 amps. How to I open the panel to remove the...

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May 18th, 2021, 1:11 am
Charger Qs on my Riviera 28

Last post by Viper « May 16th, 2021, 9:13 pm
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by SunsetSteve » December 31st, 2020, 3:29 pm

I am winter-exploring my so-far-not-used-by-me Riv and I am a little mystified:
Back in the aft cabin, beside the battery box, is a NOCO Genius Gen2...

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May 16th, 2021, 9:13 pm
Batteries discharging

Last post by Carpediem « May 11th, 2021, 10:39 pm
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by Dcc1685 » May 11th, 2021, 12:08 am

I have a 2002 Voyager 570. The other day at an out station I came back to return to home port and my Garmins said they were getting low voltage. Sure...

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May 11th, 2021, 10:39 pm
Chattanooga area electrician needed!!

Last post by Kramer_cruising « May 11th, 2021, 3:38 pm
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by Kramer_cruising » May 9th, 2021, 9:00 pm

Can anyone recommend a solid electrician in the Chattanooga area??

Thank you!

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May 11th, 2021, 3:38 pm
Crusader 350 Alternator shot?

Last post by g36 « April 15th, 2021, 11:32 am
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by Biochick » April 15th, 2021, 9:28 am

I'm a new Carver owner - 1986 36' - and batteries are not charging. Here is a shot of the starboard alternator. It looks shot to me and have a...

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April 15th, 2021, 11:32 am
Battery switch troubleshooting

Last post by Phrancus « April 13th, 2021, 2:08 pm
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by Thekaj » April 12th, 2021, 11:58 pm

Last summer we managed to blow an engine on our 1995 325 Aft Cabin. One of the things the mechanic noted when he was done was that he had switched...

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April 13th, 2021, 2:08 pm
Blowers are not working 405

Last post by Serendipity « April 11th, 2021, 12:05 am
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by Serendipity » March 29th, 2021, 10:13 pm

So my blowers have stopped working. I left the blowers on after running the boat for a little while. I will not run the engines without the blowers...
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April 11th, 2021, 12:05 am
Kohler 7.3E coolant replacement

Last post by Helmsman « April 6th, 2021, 12:56 pm
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by Cliffm » February 23rd, 2021, 9:24 pm

Our 2006 Carver 36MY 7.3E generator coolant looks more brown than orange, as DEXCOOL should appear.

What's the crafty owner's tips/tricks to drain...

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April 6th, 2021, 12:56 pm
safety breaker panel access

Last post by km1125 « March 27th, 2021, 10:39 am
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by aloysius » March 21st, 2021, 7:48 pm

On my Carver 406, there is a 12volt safety breaker panel located below the last step of the salon’s stairway. I would like to access the back of this...
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March 27th, 2021, 10:39 am
Upstairs Fridge has no 12V Power Cable to it

Last post by Rocketman « March 16th, 2021, 10:12 am
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by Rocketman » February 11th, 2021, 7:45 am

Recently purchased 2009 44 Sojourn and the upstairs fridge was not running on 12V power. Runs fine on 120V AC w/ shore power and/or generator.
I...

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March 16th, 2021, 10:12 am
8-D batteries need changing. What's new/light weight?

Last post by km1125 « March 16th, 2021, 9:43 am
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by bvcllc » March 13th, 2021, 3:18 pm

My two 8-D batteries need changing on my 4207 carver, 1988. I plan to add four 100 watt solar panels, maybe more? Is there a newer, better battery...
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March 16th, 2021, 9:43 am
Engine Synchronizer Gauge

Last post by g36 « March 15th, 2021, 7:57 pm
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by Cork the Whine » June 29th, 2020, 7:11 pm

Hi, We own a 97' 355 AC with twin Crusader 454 Xli's. My question regards the synchronizer gauge at the helm. Where does the input to drive the gauge...
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March 15th, 2021, 7:57 pm
Carver 506 Pilot house and sun deck light switch?

Last post by JBee « March 6th, 2021, 4:28 pm
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by JBee » February 20th, 2021, 4:15 pm

Hey!
Can I get a little help? I just bought a Carver 506, 2000 and cannot locate the sundeck light switches. I found the courtesy lights along...

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March 6th, 2021, 4:28 pm

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