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New Marina GFI outlet dock boxes

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by camsaure@aol.com » February 18th, 2025, 12:14 am

I have a 1987 Mariner moored at a marina that is going through extensive renovations. They have been moving boats around to different slips during...

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February 20th, 2025, 8:18 pm
Solar Generator replacement for Kohler gas genny

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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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February 6th, 2025, 6:37 pm
110V boat in a 220v world/Going solar

Last post by dlldxb « February 5th, 2025, 10:34 am

by dlldxb » February 5th, 2025, 10:34 am

I’m looking for someone who has a 350 Mariner that’s wired for 220v. If you do, could you send me a link to your wiring diagram?

I have my 350...

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February 5th, 2025, 10:34 am
Novakool fix or live with?

Last post by Hugo « February 4th, 2025, 7:41 pm
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by Carverlvr2 » January 26th, 2025, 10:53 pm

Howdy all! During the survey on my ‘04 366, we found the Novakool RFS7501 ac/dc side by side fridge freeze runs well but is only running on dc. I’ve...

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February 4th, 2025, 7:41 pm
Replace AC Circuit Breaker Panel?

Last post by cjblovinlife « February 1st, 2025, 10:24 am
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by cjblovinlife » January 2nd, 2025, 8:25 pm

I have a 1996 380 Santego . Some of the breakers on the AC panel are failing. I do not use a generator at all so I have no need for the shore power...

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February 1st, 2025, 10:24 am
Shore Power Cord(s)

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by wsp2 » January 30th, 2025, 4:19 pm

My 1995 440 aft cabin has two 50A power inlets. When I bought the boat it came with two long 50A cords which then go into a splitter, and I plug this...

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January 31st, 2025, 8:27 am
1976 Carver Helm switches

Last post by g36 « January 26th, 2025, 10:35 am
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by sdsurf » January 26th, 2025, 2:03 am

Hi Guys

I can't figure out what these switchs do:
Pressure Washer (Water PRessure?)
Volts-2 (up)/Fuel Volts (down)
Both (up)/Pump (down) - switch is...

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January 26th, 2025, 10:35 am
Carver 430 Fuel sending unit wiring

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by pondiscio@gmail.com » January 19th, 2025, 5:14 pm

Hey to all the 430 owner/captains out there. Im working on my fuel gauge and sending units. The gauge didn't work on any of the tanks. Come to...

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January 19th, 2025, 5:14 pm
Fireboy xintex fume detector

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by camsaure@aol.com » December 8th, 2024, 10:29 pm

I thought I might share this, I hope it is not inappropriate. My fume detector is old and you can no longer buy sensors for it. They recommend...

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December 13th, 2024, 5:18 pm
Electrical

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by Charleigh » November 12th, 2021, 2:42 pm

I just purchased a 2005 56 voyager. It is going into storage for the winter and the spot only has 30 amp power. I tried a 30 amp 125 to 50 amp...
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December 2nd, 2024, 7:45 pm
Low Shore Power Voltage Issue.

Last post by markalexander « November 26th, 2024, 9:29 pm
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by Midnightsun » August 4th, 2022, 7:34 pm

OK, so our toaster and small oven seem to be heating poorly. Checked voltage at the plugs and see only 101 volts. Checked voltage at both shore power...
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November 26th, 2024, 9:29 pm
440 Battery Box & Batteries

Last post by bud37 « November 17th, 2024, 4:48 pm
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by wsp2 » November 13th, 2024, 12:12 pm

I was looking at installing either a new inverter (original one was only like 600W and is 30 yrs old, doesn't appear to even work) or a combination...

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November 17th, 2024, 4:48 pm
Kohler 10EOZD Diesel Generator - Start Problem

Last post by waybomb « November 17th, 2024, 3:05 pm
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by Rocketman » November 17th, 2024, 11:15 am

Kohler 10EOZD Diesel Generator
Went to start yesterday and the starter would engage, engine try to spin over, starter disengage. Engine would turn...

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November 17th, 2024, 3:05 pm
Help Identify This - Under Windshield Overhang

Last post by Viper « November 5th, 2024, 6:06 pm
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by wsp2 » November 5th, 2024, 3:20 pm

Can someone identify what this is? It's underneath the overhang over the windshield - Carver 440 aft cabin.

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November 5th, 2024, 6:06 pm
396/444, what are you running for House Batteries

Last post by pepmyster « October 25th, 2024, 4:18 pm
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by StanG » August 28th, 2019, 10:02 pm

Hi,

I'm looking to replace the house batteries in our newly purchased 2002 396. Has anyone installed Golf-Cart batteries in the stock location? If...

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October 25th, 2024, 4:18 pm
Battery Question

Last post by cjblovinlife « September 25th, 2024, 11:51 pm
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by cjblovinlife » July 7th, 2024, 2:33 pm

96 380 Santego

I have two systems a house set up with two AGM‘s and a cranking set up with two lead acid batteries. Both systems have the 2nd...
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September 25th, 2024, 11:51 pm
Circuit dropped but breaker did not trip

Last post by km1125 « September 23rd, 2024, 3:46 pm
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by AC3207 » September 22nd, 2024, 9:35 am

Out yesterday on 1986 Carver Aft Cabin. Running generator (Kohler) that has 2 30 amp circuits. One has two ac units on it and nothing else. Running...

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September 23rd, 2024, 3:46 pm
2000 Carver 356 breaker for battery charger.

Last post by cpoint « September 18th, 2024, 12:36 pm
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by cpoint » September 16th, 2024, 2:10 pm

Hi everyone,

This post is a follow-up to my previous one, but since that got a bit long with multiple topics, I’m starting fresh here.

Due to...
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September 18th, 2024, 12:36 pm
New stove top

Last post by Chona « September 15th, 2024, 5:40 pm
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by Chona » September 14th, 2024, 2:23 pm

Hey everyone looking for assistance again…. Bought a new flat stove top to replace the old oven in my 1988 aft cabin the is three wires on boat side...

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September 15th, 2024, 5:40 pm
Remove and replace old reading fixture

Last post by BoatGirl « September 7th, 2024, 10:57 am
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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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September 7th, 2024, 10:57 am
Lifepo4 Batteries

Last post by mikesparker « August 15th, 2024, 2:42 pm
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by Midnightsun » August 13th, 2021, 1:40 pm

Well I decided to take the leap to lifepo4 batteries. Probably going to need a bunch of advice so please jump in.

Lithium has come down to a some...
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August 15th, 2024, 2:42 pm
Charger not charging batteries when on Generator

Last post by km1125 « August 15th, 2024, 8:47 am
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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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Last post by km1125 View the latest post
August 15th, 2024, 8:47 am
Battery Charger Location on 1995 Carver 325 Aft Cabin

Last post by aldera « August 13th, 2024, 8:53 pm
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by aldera » July 27th, 2024, 6:36 pm

Just got my boat about 3 weeks ago and want to install a "smart" battery charger. Where exactly is the battery charger located? It's not by...
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August 13th, 2024, 8:53 pm
Help Identify This Electrical Box

Last post by g36 « August 7th, 2024, 8:24 pm
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by wsp2 » August 7th, 2024, 1:44 pm

There's a box located in the salon cabinet where the stereo and entertainment system is (was). Looks like it has a couple of incoming wires but the...

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August 7th, 2024, 8:24 pm
Connecting Multiple Shore Power Cords

Last post by g36 « August 7th, 2024, 2:40 pm
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by tonyp444 » August 7th, 2024, 1:21 pm

Hi all,

I’ve done a bit of reading on this but wanted to get your opinions. Our marina has permanent fixed (not floating) docks, and for multiple...

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August 7th, 2024, 2:40 pm

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