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Connected to shore power, gauges look good, but no power

Last post by RGrew176 « September 7th, 2021, 1:46 am
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by darylann » September 1st, 2021, 4:03 pm

I’m at my boat, with shore power connected and both gauges looking good, but I have no power to anything on the boat… No bilge pumps, no freshwater...
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September 7th, 2021, 1:46 am
Riviera Windlass Project

Last post by Viper « September 6th, 2021, 4:57 pm
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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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September 6th, 2021, 4:57 pm
Location of Fuel Cut Off Relay

Last post by Viper « September 5th, 2021, 9:45 am
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by jjlglover » September 4th, 2021, 3:06 pm

My engine starts and dies immediately. The solenoid is not actuating. I've replaced the fuel cut off solenoid and ignition switch. I still have no...

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September 5th, 2021, 9:45 am
Vanner Inv/Chgr and House battery

Last post by Viper « August 31st, 2021, 8:21 pm
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by rich r » August 11th, 2021, 10:14 am

I seem to be going through batteries fairly quickly. Maybe 2 years out of AGM 8Ds. I have 2 separate 8D starting batteries and an 8D house battery. I...

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August 31st, 2021, 8:21 pm
Shower Sump DC breaker size

Last post by tonyiiiafl « August 29th, 2021, 2:23 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » August 28th, 2021, 3:08 pm

1994 390CPMY. Shower sump trips breaker occasionally. Pump is new, so I am suspecting a weak breaker. I have the manuals at home, so I am sure I can...

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August 29th, 2021, 2:23 pm
Ignition - Push button Keypad - Lockout?

Last post by Viper « August 26th, 2021, 7:22 am
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by TomO » July 12th, 2021, 9:33 pm

Hi. Thanks for reading this post.
I have a 2001 396 MY. I have Horizon gas engines. I have the push button coded starting mechanism as opposed to a...
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August 26th, 2021, 7:22 am
97' 355 Courtesy Light

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by Cork the Whine » July 8th, 2021, 8:59 am

Hi all,

I'm looking to replace a hooded courtesy light which is mounted on the side of the stairs going to the bridge. The housing is cracked and...
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August 24th, 2021, 6:53 pm
Odd Charging While Under Way

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by Midnightsun » August 20th, 2021, 7:04 am

So we have not plugged into shore power for 11 days and my house bank is taking a beating. dropped it down to about 35% yesterday morning pulled...
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August 23rd, 2021, 3:20 pm
30A breaker sourcing

Last post by tonyiiiafl « August 23rd, 2021, 8:25 am
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by tonyiiiafl » August 23rd, 2021, 6:37 am

My 1994 390CPMY has 2 30A AC push button breakers under a weather proof cap where the shore power inlets are. Anyone have a source for these? I...

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August 23rd, 2021, 8:25 am
Shore Power question

Last post by 2807AC « August 15th, 2021, 11:04 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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August 15th, 2021, 11:04 am
Fresh Water Tank Gauge Not Working

Last post by dscalarm « August 7th, 2021, 4:27 pm
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by mjk1040 » March 1st, 2016, 6:01 am

:help: 1998 Carver 355 MY, my fresh water gauge in the galley does not register the water level in the tank. Always empty.
Checked the DC voltages on...

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August 7th, 2021, 4:27 pm
Charger not charging batteries when on Generator

Last post by denders « August 6th, 2021, 8:15 pm
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by denders » July 25th, 2021, 6:14 pm

This is a head scratcher for me, 1985 3607 aft cabin , with a 30 amp Newmar charger. When connected to shore power the charger functions nornally...
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August 6th, 2021, 8:15 pm
Trumpet horns stopped working today

Last post by Cliffm « August 4th, 2021, 4:31 pm
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by Cliffm » October 7th, 2020, 10:53 pm

Today, having to deal with some very dense fog, the captain and I used our 2006 Carver 36MY horns more times, then all of the past year.

The third...
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August 4th, 2021, 4:31 pm
1993 Kohler 6.5CZ23 only runs while holding start button

Last post by tomschauer « August 2nd, 2021, 7:19 pm
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by jeffnnoble » July 27th, 2021, 7:54 am

Thanks for reading.
Here is the story. Out on the water genny running fine for about 5 hours start the main engines to head back to the slip, (about...
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August 2nd, 2021, 7:19 pm
SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION

Last post by km1125 « July 28th, 2021, 6:49 pm
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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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July 28th, 2021, 6:49 pm
Alarm Code - Three Beeps (Horizon 8.1)

Last post by TomO « July 28th, 2021, 3:25 pm
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by TomO » July 27th, 2021, 4:24 pm

Hi. If anyone can tell me what this three beep alarm means. I will explain circumstances.
I have a 396MY - 2001. My engines were starting perfecting...

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July 28th, 2021, 3:25 pm
Main breaker tripping

Last post by Lruel « July 28th, 2021, 7:37 am
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by Lruel » July 22nd, 2021, 11:19 am

Hi, I just bought a Mariner 420 2004. The shore power cable is a 50amp 125v/250v cable. When I took possession of the boat it came with a 30amp 125v...

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July 28th, 2021, 7:37 am
Breakers under shore power inlets

Last post by km1125 « July 26th, 2021, 10:55 am
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by chpsk8 » July 25th, 2021, 6:18 pm

So I thought I would share a learning that might help someone later.

My boat 1995 355 aft.
2 30 amp power cords.
Shore 2 runs two ac units and...

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July 26th, 2021, 10:55 am
Lets Talk Chargers

Last post by heavenbound « July 23rd, 2021, 1:37 am
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by Midnightsun » April 8th, 2019, 5:35 am

I started thinking about my charger, nothing wrong with it however I am a little concerned about its rated output and not being as smart as I would...
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July 23rd, 2021, 1:37 am
Logo bulb replacement on 56Voyager 2006

Last post by SOUTHWIND « July 18th, 2021, 12:37 pm
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by Peteradp » July 14th, 2021, 9:10 pm

2006 56 Voyager has Logo lights on each exterior side of the Bridge Deck. The Bridge deck rocker switch has LOGO label. Has anyone changed the light...

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July 18th, 2021, 12:37 pm
Breaker Panel

Last post by Phrancus « July 13th, 2021, 4:06 pm
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by jonest7 » July 13th, 2021, 7:30 am

I have a 1986 32 Mariner with a windlass switch issue. I cannot find the breaker.
I have been told that there may be another panel other than the...

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July 13th, 2021, 4:06 pm
Battery Bank / Bilge Wiring

Last post by km1125 « July 13th, 2021, 3:14 pm
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by hinzee623 » July 12th, 2021, 11:20 am

My next project is to re-wiring my bilge pumps, install battery trays and just perform a little house keeping on my battery bank. It would appear...
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July 13th, 2021, 3:14 pm
Battery Problem

Last post by Viper « July 3rd, 2021, 8:11 am
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by Midnightsun » June 28th, 2021, 1:51 pm

Something odd happened to me last Friday. Was on the boat and I got a low battery warning @ 11.9V. Hmmm, I have been plugged into shore power for a...
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July 3rd, 2021, 8:11 am
Breaker panel lights

Last post by ColRon « June 30th, 2021, 6:50 pm
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by HeyJude » June 30th, 2021, 5:41 pm

Hello all, On my 89 3807 aft cabin, I am looking to replace the green amber breaker lights on the breaker panel. Interesting only the main one works....

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June 30th, 2021, 6:50 pm
Ignition Switch

Last post by Viper « June 29th, 2021, 10:04 pm
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by Wsullivan71 » March 8th, 2021, 12:30 pm

I have a 2001 Carver 404 CPMY (Merc 7.4 MPI) with a starting gremlin. When I turn the key, it's a crapshoot on whether or not the engines will start....
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