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What does this do?

Last post by bobwhorn « September 11th, 2023, 11:47 am
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by bobwhorn » September 11th, 2023, 10:22 am

Located at the front of the starboard settee.

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September 11th, 2023, 11:47 am
12vdc fridge, will not run when shore power is diconnected

Last post by bobwhorn « September 10th, 2023, 1:09 pm
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by bobwhorn » September 7th, 2023, 4:14 pm

There is a DC breaker for the fridge but it has no effect on the fridge. Turn off shore power and it goes dead.
Thanks,
Bob
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September 10th, 2023, 1:09 pm
Bilge pumps, on-off-auto, Santego 3867

Last post by bobwhorn « September 10th, 2023, 1:07 pm
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by bobwhorn » September 7th, 2023, 4:11 pm

Bilge pumps run in the On position. Do not run in Auto. Suspected bad float switch so cut the wires to one and tied them together. Still no go.
Any...

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September 10th, 2023, 1:07 pm
Sliding door lock, Santego 3867

Last post by ColRon « September 9th, 2023, 7:40 pm
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by bobwhorn » September 7th, 2023, 4:08 pm

New boat, no key. Any sources?

Bob

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September 9th, 2023, 7:40 pm
Mercruiser parts supplier

Last post by Trock « September 8th, 2023, 6:35 pm
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by jsurfwhite » February 14th, 2021, 11:59 am

I am looking for best choices for Mercruiser part suppliers. I have 2 Mercruiser 7.4l gas inboards. Priorities are delivery, return policy, OEM part...

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September 8th, 2023, 6:35 pm
Waste Tank overflowed?

Last post by Viper « September 5th, 2023, 9:09 pm
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by theorifice » September 5th, 2023, 3:55 am

The valve for the crownhead (fresh water) got stuck slightly open sometime in the last week. During that time the fresh water tank emptied into the...

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September 5th, 2023, 9:09 pm
QL stern thruster

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by fdsf23! » September 5th, 2023, 7:23 pm

I have a 2007 46 MY with a QL stern thruster. The problem I am having is the stern thruster only runs for 3 or 4 seconds and shuts off. I checked all...

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September 5th, 2023, 7:23 pm
2001 396 gauges

Last post by paulr « August 29th, 2023, 6:51 pm
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by tomkat » September 20th, 2022, 10:39 pm

2001 396 8.1 engine cant find anywhere on tachometer who the manufracture is. Been told there VDO but I would assume the name would be somewhere on...

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August 29th, 2023, 6:51 pm
AC Circulation Pump Longevity?

Last post by Hugo « August 29th, 2023, 6:09 pm
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by Midnightsun » August 16th, 2023, 6:27 pm

How long do these last? Will the brushes eventually fail or bearings go bad?

In my case a single 1000 gph unit does all 3 AC units so if it were to...

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August 29th, 2023, 6:09 pm
3807 Exhaust

Last post by quickdecision « August 28th, 2023, 11:43 pm
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by larst » July 22nd, 2023, 7:50 pm

Hi all 3807 Captains,
I have a -89 3807 where the starboard engine is exremely loud. I think it may stem from a backfire?
Anyway, the noise comes...

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August 28th, 2023, 11:43 pm
Kohler 7.3e Generator Exhaust

Last post by jerryd5515 « August 27th, 2023, 8:14 pm
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by jerryd5515 » August 27th, 2023, 3:59 pm

I am new to Carver boats and have a rookie question. Does the Kohler 7.3e generator's exhaust exit underwater or out a port side opening. I just...

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August 27th, 2023, 8:14 pm
Frost In Fridge

Last post by RobGunn « August 27th, 2023, 4:42 pm
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by Midnightsun » August 27th, 2023, 10:18 am

How often do you guys need to defrost your fridge? Ours seems to last about 6 weeks or so and becomes due. When I say due, I am talking about...

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August 27th, 2023, 4:42 pm
Latch repair for Exterior Compartment Doors

Last post by theorifice « August 26th, 2023, 10:28 am

by theorifice » August 26th, 2023, 10:28 am

The latches for the compartments fail to return to center which causes the compartment doors to fly open when underway. I believe there was some sort...

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August 26th, 2023, 10:28 am
350 Mariner Salon Speaker Replacement

Last post by denpooch « August 25th, 2023, 10:11 am
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by ColinC » August 15th, 2023, 12:56 am

Hi,

New to the forum. Just bought my first boat, a 350 Mariner. I'm replacing a lot of the interior fixtures - shower sump, cabin lights, radio/tv,...

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August 25th, 2023, 10:11 am
Can't open sliding windows in Salon - 1987 Santego 3067

Last post by quickdecision « August 25th, 2023, 9:12 am
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by theorifice » August 22nd, 2023, 4:15 pm

I'm unable to get the sliding salon windows open at the moment, I've put a bit of effort into cleaning the tracks that the window rides on but I'm...

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August 25th, 2023, 9:12 am
Sliding Door issues on Carver Mariner 350

Last post by ColinC « August 24th, 2023, 11:53 pm
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by amanphoto » July 5th, 2017, 10:39 pm

I have some questions regarding the performance of my sliding door on my Carver Mariner 350. First the door is grinding when I open and close it....

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August 24th, 2023, 11:53 pm
halogen light replacement

Last post by kgarguilo « August 24th, 2023, 8:17 pm
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by Agriman » August 23rd, 2023, 10:53 am

I want to switch to LED bulbs. My current bulbs are horizonal in the fixture and so must be short enough to fit. Can anyone suggest the correct bulb...

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August 24th, 2023, 8:17 pm
2003 Carver 366 fresh water leak under black tank

Last post by km1125 « August 24th, 2023, 5:04 pm
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by redden77 » August 18th, 2023, 10:08 am

I have a 2003 Carver 366 and I have a fresh water leak in the forward bilge.
Turn shore water off and fresh water pump off leak goes away.
The water...

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August 24th, 2023, 5:04 pm
1997 355 Aft cabin central vac questions..

Last post by g36 « August 19th, 2023, 12:22 pm
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by benica » August 19th, 2023, 5:44 am

Question for 355 Aft cabin people with central vacuum system...
Electrical panel shows a breaker for the central vacuum system. Apparently system was...

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August 19th, 2023, 12:22 pm
Water tank fill overflow trim ring

Last post by bsc8000 « August 16th, 2023, 9:51 pm
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by bsc8000 » August 16th, 2023, 10:10 am

I have a 2000 396 and the water tank fill ring chrome trim ring on the sb side got knocked off. Does anyone know where to find a replacement trim...

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August 16th, 2023, 9:51 pm
Carver 355 aft cabin control cable replacement

Last post by Ringing wet « August 14th, 2023, 9:48 pm
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by @ftcabin355 » October 29th, 2021, 7:56 pm

I just replaced my transmission control cables and wasn't able to find much information related to a Carver 355 aft cabin so I am providing what I...

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August 14th, 2023, 9:48 pm
Thruster Getting Weaker

Last post by Midnightsun « August 12th, 2023, 9:51 am
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by Midnightsun » August 10th, 2023, 7:32 am

Over the last month or so my bow thruster has been getting weaker and weaker to the point where it has very little power left. Obviously something is...

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August 12th, 2023, 9:51 am
Waste tank sensor

Last post by Midnightsun « August 9th, 2023, 1:05 pm
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by pepmyster » September 20th, 2021, 6:19 am

Good day to everyone!!!! Just looking for tips . The infamous waste tank tank sensor, the one with 3 floating levels, goes out of sorts once and a...
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August 9th, 2023, 1:05 pm
1986 3207 swim platform load limit

Last post by Kart113 « August 8th, 2023, 10:25 pm
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by Kart113 » August 7th, 2023, 9:40 pm

hi all, new owner of a lovely 86 3207 just wondering what the weight limit is on factory swim platform

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August 8th, 2023, 10:25 pm
engine compartment vent

Last post by km1125 « August 8th, 2023, 9:10 am
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by Crowbar » August 7th, 2023, 3:10 pm

looking for a source for the side hull vent w/ 7 ports. approx. 17 1/4 " long x 2 7/16" wide. white ABS. for a 1987 28ft. voyager

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August 8th, 2023, 9:10 am

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