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356 light switch

Last post by thp1957 « August 21st, 2018, 2:08 pm
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by thp1957 » August 21st, 2018, 7:50 am

Hi, on the side of the galley cabinet that faces the booth there are to light switches (rocker type). The one on the right turns on an over head...

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August 21st, 2018, 2:08 pm
Port Engine Continues To Run Even With Key Removed...

Last post by tomschauer « August 17th, 2018, 10:46 am
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by mbjezior » August 9th, 2018, 9:09 pm

Has happened twice now...go to shut down when docked and port motor continues to run when in the off position - key can be removed yet still...
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August 17th, 2018, 10:46 am
Adding House Batteries?

Last post by g36 « August 17th, 2018, 7:25 am
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by Marty » August 16th, 2018, 6:38 pm

Anyone have experience on adding house batteries and configuration? I have a 326 Aft and currently I have 2 house batteries (that double as Starters)...

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August 17th, 2018, 7:25 am
A/C battery chargers working while 5.7 mercs are running?

Last post by Viper « August 6th, 2018, 9:22 am
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by Chiefshack » August 6th, 2018, 2:23 am

I just bought a 1989 3207 Aft Cabin. It has twin 5.7 MIE Mercruisers and a 6.5 Kolan Gen Set. I found out today the battery charger is "hard...

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August 6th, 2018, 9:22 am
360 sport sedan shore power

Last post by CaptBob « August 4th, 2018, 1:12 pm
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by Olmsr8j1 » July 20th, 2014, 12:50 pm

Hello, I just bought a2004 360 sport sedan and noticed the two 30 amp power cables are actually built into the boat. They don't connect like most...
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August 4th, 2018, 1:12 pm
Cabin Lights Carver 53 Voyager 1999

Last post by vohn « August 2nd, 2018, 1:52 pm
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by swaterbly » February 19th, 2018, 6:23 pm

Need a source for salon lights in a Carver 53 voyager. Outside diameter is 2 1/2 inch and 1/2 inch recess. Fixture has three screws holding it in the...

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August 2nd, 2018, 1:52 pm
New breaker doesn’t fit?

Last post by pepmyster « July 23rd, 2018, 9:43 am
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by CptBacardi » July 21st, 2018, 2:43 am

Hi! New Carlingtonswitch breaker (left) does not match the connections on the old one (right). The new one has wider plates on it which the old...

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July 23rd, 2018, 9:43 am
Main AC breaker trips on shore power only?

Last post by km1125 « July 21st, 2018, 10:40 am
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by CptBacardi » July 21st, 2018, 12:02 am

Hi! The drama continues. I was on shore power using a heat gun to shrink wrap some butt connectors and the main AC breaker tripped. It tripped again...

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July 21st, 2018, 10:40 am
Main breaker type

Last post by pepmyster « July 4th, 2018, 5:54 pm
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by pepmyster » June 18th, 2018, 10:11 am

Hi everyone, need to know what type and brand of main shore 1 breaker is being used. We need to replace it as the it is finished. It is and has 3...

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July 4th, 2018, 5:54 pm
Generator transfer switch

Last post by km1125 « July 4th, 2018, 11:38 am
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by Jlubas » June 25th, 2018, 12:13 pm

So I am totally confused while working through an issue on my generator. I have a 1995 Carver 355 Aft Cabin. It has a Kohler 6.5kw s/n 347222 if that...

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July 4th, 2018, 11:38 am
Battery Recomendations

Last post by Helmsman « June 23rd, 2018, 11:15 am
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by VolNavy91 » June 14th, 2018, 12:05 pm

So last weekend the first mate and I anchored out for the first time in our new to us 1997 400 CMY (diesel). Everything went fine during the daylight...

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June 23rd, 2018, 11:15 am
Looking for part on exhaust system

Last post by Cooler « July 11th, 2018, 9:03 am
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by Cooler » June 19th, 2018, 10:49 am

Hello All! I have a 1995 Crusader 350XL engine. The first fiberglas exhaust connector, with the built in back flow flapper, developed a crack and is...

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July 11th, 2018, 9:03 am
8D Batteries

Last post by nightsky « June 19th, 2018, 11:10 am
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by VolNavy91 » June 18th, 2018, 1:37 pm

Last post got side tracked on the generator issue but still need to get new batteries. Need two 8D's for my 400 with twin Cummins 6BTAs. Set up has...

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June 19th, 2018, 11:10 am
dash removal (fuel guage)

Last post by RGrew176 « June 12th, 2018, 11:10 pm
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by Iguana » June 12th, 2018, 12:59 pm

I have a 87 Mariner that had a fuel guage that was working on only 1 tank when I got it - appears to not work at all now. Simple question - how is...

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June 12th, 2018, 11:10 pm
Carver 38Ss generator auto switch

Last post by Viper « June 7th, 2018, 6:50 am
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by Peter » June 6th, 2018, 4:23 pm

Hi guys
Has anyone put an automatic cut in switch on they generator to save switching it on manually when the 12v system drops below a certain amp...

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June 7th, 2018, 6:50 am
Charles inverter

Last post by A Lee « June 6th, 2018, 10:09 am
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by A Lee » May 10th, 2018, 2:04 pm

I have a Charles inverter/charger that charges as designed while on shore power. The charge side of the inverter does not seem to like the power when...

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June 6th, 2018, 10:09 am
New Battery Bank, now how to charge them!

Last post by bud37 « May 19th, 2018, 10:58 am
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by paboater76 » April 25th, 2018, 3:46 pm

Thank god it's boating season!!!

Need some help here from the electrical pro's

I upgraded my house bank with 4x 6v trojan t-105's. wired in...
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May 19th, 2018, 10:58 am
120v 60hz to 230v 60 hz

Last post by tomschauer « May 14th, 2018, 8:03 pm
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by Peter » May 4th, 2018, 1:18 am

Hi guys

I have my carver in the Uk so need to convert the 230v 50nhz shore power to run 120v 60hz on my boat.

I have 2 transformers to sort the...

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May 14th, 2018, 8:03 pm
DC power while engines running

Last post by km1125 « May 7th, 2018, 1:34 pm
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by simple interest » May 7th, 2018, 4:12 am

I have a Carver 406. Took boat out for the first time this season. After about an hour (under power at all times) I noticed the cabin lights getting...

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May 7th, 2018, 1:34 pm
Both shore power circuit breakers went bad?

Last post by tonyiiiafl « May 7th, 2018, 11:21 am
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by dsolo » July 10th, 2017, 5:53 pm

Hooked up to shore power and had 110 v for a very brief moment. Now both breaker at shore power input bad? Turned off panel breakers to isolate power...
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May 7th, 2018, 11:21 am
Carver Mariner Automatic Shore Power / Generator Transfer Switch

Last post by Helmsman « May 5th, 2018, 9:49 am
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by amanphoto » February 17th, 2018, 11:03 am

My 1999 Carver Mariner has an Automatic transfer switch for the 110V system. How does this work? I would like to put in an Pure Sign Power Inverter...
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Last post by Helmsman View the latest post
May 5th, 2018, 9:49 am
Air conditioners when on generator power

Last post by PhilH « April 21st, 2018, 3:30 am
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by RMCKEE » March 30th, 2018, 7:32 am

I have issues with running air conditioners when on generator power. I have three air conditioners that all can be controlled individually. Every...

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April 21st, 2018, 3:30 am
Led lights & new covers for outside deck and stairs lighting

Last post by Midnightsun « April 6th, 2018, 3:04 pm
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by frenchy123 » April 4th, 2018, 6:18 pm

Looking to replace my old lights with new LED lights. The Led lights I bought are too long and do not fit under the old covers. Does anyone have any...

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April 6th, 2018, 3:04 pm
2001 350 Mariner Switches

Last post by tomschauer « March 31st, 2018, 7:55 pm
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by 650Guy » October 28th, 2017, 10:27 pm

I'm looking to replace all of the switches at the helm for things like the Nav Lights, Blowers, etc... Does anyone know where to purchase these? I...
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March 31st, 2018, 7:55 pm
Switch near the door???

Last post by mjk1040 « March 26th, 2018, 3:53 am
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by sandro.klersy » March 15th, 2018, 6:13 am

Hy Guys
Please can everyone tell me what is the function of this switch located in the starboard panel above the sofa near the main door in the...

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March 26th, 2018, 3:53 am

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