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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
Dimer Control

Last post by Viper « August 6th, 2024, 7:06 pm
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by SOUTHWIND » April 6th, 2022, 6:54 pm

I have a 2006 56 voyager .Need to find the location of dimer control for vip. I have found the other 7 dimer. This one has me puzzled. Any help would...

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August 6th, 2024, 7:06 pm
3227 House Bank ???'s

Last post by mikesparker « July 22nd, 2024, 7:53 pm
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by mikesparker » July 14th, 2024, 12:20 pm

Hello! I've got an 85 3227...no genset...2000w inverter...currently six (06) 100ah lead acid deep cycle house bank and two (02) 12v lead acid...

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July 22nd, 2024, 7:53 pm
Kohler advanced digital control on 7.5 EKD gas generators

Last post by dwhite « July 18th, 2024, 6:46 pm

by dwhite » July 18th, 2024, 6:46 pm

Does anyone know what Kohler did with the part change on their advanced digital control. Old number was GM58225 and the new part is GM83744. Did they...

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July 18th, 2024, 6:46 pm
Voltage problem

Last post by Bountifare « July 7th, 2024, 9:21 pm
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by Bountifare » July 6th, 2024, 2:11 pm

Recently purchased 2000 Carver mariner 350. My problem is my boat runs great for literally six hours bringing it back home then all of a sudden when...

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July 7th, 2024, 9:21 pm
121805eg c-charger 5000 out of commision

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by cpoint » September 9th, 2023, 11:09 pm

Well fixed the gas problem, and here we are back to the boat and charger problem :banghead:

It looks like the original item. Never had any issues....
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July 3rd, 2024, 11:19 am
Generator smoke from exhaust

Last post by waybomb « July 3rd, 2024, 9:48 am
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by Gilligan 1955 » July 2nd, 2024, 2:34 pm

Only owned a 3807 1989 for a week. Started generator and had smoke coming out of exhaust then it shut down after less than 2 mins. I think I've...

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July 3rd, 2024, 9:48 am
CO detectors sounding alarm

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by 405driver » February 1st, 2017, 11:14 pm

I have a 405 and the boat is new to us...about four months. A few weeks ago one of our marina neighbors called to say that an alarm was going off in...
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June 28th, 2024, 10:20 am
80s 3697 Generator Location

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by BenTen » August 25th, 2018, 2:26 pm

Can anyone tell me where the original location is/was for the generator for a Carver Mariner? I'm looking at a boat, that I'm told didn't come with...
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June 26th, 2024, 10:02 pm
96 Carver 455 aft and 10c23 generator

Last post by buster53 « June 22nd, 2024, 10:53 pm
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by NateFreeman » June 22nd, 2024, 11:58 am

Super frustrated with generator, it will crank for 4 to 5 seconds and shut down. I changed fuel pump twice and same issue. I have changed plugs,...

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June 22nd, 2024, 10:53 pm
Overhead lights in my 33Aft Cabin

Last post by mparks813 « June 21st, 2024, 6:50 pm
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by mparks813 » June 19th, 2024, 9:19 am

All,
I have 6 overhead lights that take the 1004 incandescent battery (like the old turn signal batteries in cars).
I have successfully replaced 3 of...

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June 21st, 2024, 6:50 pm
Genset Kohler 8kw battery replacement

Last post by tgebler « June 19th, 2024, 10:15 am
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by tgebler » June 18th, 2024, 12:36 pm

Anyone have a recommendation for a battery for the genset?

2000 396 aft cabin

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June 19th, 2024, 10:15 am
1988 Carver 4207 aft Cabin wiring

Last post by bvcllc « June 13th, 2024, 5:33 pm

by bvcllc » June 13th, 2024, 5:33 pm

My 1988 4207's bow bilge pump, bowhead shower, ac pump and other wiring under the floor in the galley area was switched, rigged, spliced, diced and...

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June 13th, 2024, 5:33 pm
ignition fuse size?

Last post by bvcllc « June 13th, 2024, 5:09 pm
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by bvcllc » June 11th, 2024, 5:45 pm

Hey all,

This is embarrassing or maybe I'm getting senile but I can't recall or never knew what size fuse to use on my 1988 4207 Carver instrument...

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June 13th, 2024, 5:09 pm
Need electrical help

Last post by Midnightsun « May 30th, 2024, 3:43 am
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by David Barclay » May 28th, 2024, 8:02 pm

I have 1999 Carver 356 Aft cabin. When running off of the 6.5 Kohler generator, I get a serious rattling noise from the breaker panel when the cruise...
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May 30th, 2024, 3:43 am
Simple Solar Solution is it feasible?

Last post by rgaidies « May 27th, 2024, 11:33 am
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by rgaidies » May 23rd, 2024, 8:36 am

I have a 430 CPMY with lots of room in the lazerette for batteries.
I do not currently have an inverter system but want to install a solar system,...

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May 27th, 2024, 11:33 am
Questioning factory wiring of AC in 1983 3607

Last post by km1125 « May 25th, 2024, 10:14 am
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by safeguard » May 24th, 2024, 12:27 pm

My boat manual has my AC configured with Aft AC on MAIN 1, Pump, Salon and Fwd AC on Main 2

But the reality is below, not matching the manual

Main...

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May 25th, 2024, 10:14 am
1996 380 Santego - Battery Recommendations .

Last post by Cooler « May 22nd, 2024, 11:28 am
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by cjblovinlife » May 20th, 2024, 7:43 pm

OK everybody I’m looking for some ideas and experience. It’s about time for me to replace the batteries on this boat. I’m seeing a lot of talk about...

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May 22nd, 2024, 11:28 am
Salon light dimmer

Last post by Essej « May 21st, 2024, 7:31 am
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by Essej » May 18th, 2024, 12:10 pm

Hello Everyone,

New to the forum and Carver...

I have been given the project of upgrading almost everything on a 2007 56 Voyager. So far I have...

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Last post by Essej View the latest post
May 21st, 2024, 7:31 am
Solar Panels

Last post by madalinet « May 15th, 2024, 11:21 am
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by tonyiiiafl » February 10th, 2021, 12:34 pm

I have been narrowing this down and ask for more input. 1994 390CPMY. 12V start, 12V genset, 2 6V GC Batteries house. 3 bank smart charger.

I have...
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May 15th, 2024, 11:21 am
1st Project - Helm Upgrade

Last post by cjblovinlife « May 13th, 2024, 1:38 pm
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by cjblovinlife » May 8th, 2024, 10:20 pm

I have a bad ignition and several other switches & guages that are failing. I plan to replace all of them with better quality switches &...

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May 13th, 2024, 1:38 pm
Gen Runs but Not creating power

Last post by 650Guy « May 8th, 2024, 7:38 am
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by 650Guy » April 22nd, 2024, 7:38 pm

hey all;

So my 2003 carver 396 with Onan generator was launched. The marina launched it while i was away. When I came to the boat, the Generator was...
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Last post by 650Guy View the latest post
May 8th, 2024, 7:38 am
biG SWITCH over

Last post by tonyiiiafl « May 8th, 2024, 2:32 am
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by tonyiiiafl » May 5th, 2024, 9:31 am

The old gal goes into the water Tuesday.

I am switching over to all AGM batteries. I just do not want to keep checking battery water. I have a 4D...

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Last post by tonyiiiafl View the latest post
May 8th, 2024, 2:32 am
Need help with Onan alternator

Last post by Midnightsun « March 18th, 2024, 4:26 am
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by KyleR » March 12th, 2024, 1:07 pm

Hi all,

I have a 10kw Onan generator, model MDKWB Series E, and the alternator has seized - again!

It happened the first time back on 11/23/23 and...
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March 18th, 2024, 4:26 am
AGM’s

Last post by tonyiiiafl « March 11th, 2024, 6:07 pm

by tonyiiiafl » March 11th, 2024, 6:07 pm

I bought an Odyssey 4D AGM 174AH. I was going to use it as a start battery for many 390 454’s, then use the 2 GC AGM as house, and an odyssey GRP 24...

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March 11th, 2024, 6:07 pm

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