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by CYO Admin » January 30th, 2013, 9:07 am » in Introduce Yourself!

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Volvo Penta Diesels Black Soot

Last post by ck36 « November 15th, 2025, 1:15 pm
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by johnmbath » October 27th, 2025, 2:28 pm

I recently purchased a 2002 Carver 570 Voyager with Volvo Penta Diesels TAMD74EDC 480 HP each

During the initial Sea Trial, there was Black Soot...

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November 15th, 2025, 1:15 pm
Wired Remote engine controller

Last post by CaptainTom « October 15th, 2025, 4:06 pm

by CaptainTom » October 15th, 2025, 4:06 pm

I’m looking for info on a wired cockpit remote helm controller on a 2000 53’ Carver Voyager. We plugged the controller in and it doesn’t appear to...

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October 15th, 2025, 4:06 pm
Cummins 450C No Start (Data Link Inactive)

Last post by KuyaJunGarage « October 15th, 2025, 8:37 am
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by trwestman » October 13th, 2025, 9:35 am

Tried to start my Starboard engine. Key On there were no lights on the display panel. Specifically I look for “Wait to Start”. Digital display turns...

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October 15th, 2025, 8:37 am
TAMD74P B Wastegate removal

Last post by ck36 « October 3rd, 2025, 9:29 pm
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by Coldcruisin » April 13th, 2022, 6:30 pm

Regarding 2002 450 Voyager:

I knew that the poor geometry of my starboard motor exhaust would lead to a failed turbo eventually. Previous owner had...

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October 3rd, 2025, 9:29 pm
Cummins 6BTA Coolant Flush

Last post by 650Guy « October 3rd, 2025, 1:09 pm
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by 650Guy » September 30th, 2025, 8:20 pm

I'm looking to flush and fill the coolant on my cummins engines. Having never done it, i'm looking for some guidance. Last time I did this was in my...

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October 3rd, 2025, 1:09 pm
Fleetguard filters

Last post by Bakoboat « September 5th, 2025, 8:33 am
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by Bakoboat » September 3rd, 2025, 12:49 pm

Does anyone have a good source for fleetguard filters in ont canada, reasonably priced?

Oil, coolant, transmission, fuel.

Thanks
Michael

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September 5th, 2025, 8:33 am
1998 455 water hose to stainer

Last post by Viper « September 1st, 2025, 10:36 pm
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by Preferred » September 1st, 2025, 7:22 am

1998 3126 diesel —hose from thru hull to strainer needs replacing. Any advice on type of hose or make .
There are a few and the prices vary a lot....

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September 1st, 2025, 10:36 pm
Grinding, Scraping, Metal-on-Metal Noise?

Last post by Viper « August 3rd, 2025, 10:15 am
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by Baron69R » May 12th, 2025, 2:08 pm

The other day I was on a short bay cruise, and when I turned around and put it in idle forward, a grinding, scraping, metal-on-metal noise came from...

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August 3rd, 2025, 10:15 am
2000 Carver 506 - 6CTA Cummins - Oil Pressure Sensor

Last post by KyleR « June 10th, 2025, 11:47 am
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by KuyaJunGarage » June 9th, 2025, 4:42 pm

Afternoon everyone

Hope everyone is enjoying the boating season

My oil pressure gauge (port) keeps jumping up and down which makes me think its...

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June 10th, 2025, 11:47 am
Volvo Penta Starter

Last post by Viper « April 7th, 2025, 9:21 pm
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by RLimbaugh3 » March 29th, 2025, 8:51 pm

I have Volvo Penta Tamd75EDC engines. I need a new starter and the Volvo Penta one is a lot more expensive. Can I use another brand and can y'all...

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April 7th, 2025, 9:21 pm
Volvo Penta TAMD 42 Fuel Burn

Last post by Captain Sid « April 1st, 2025, 7:12 pm
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by Captain Sid » March 31st, 2025, 7:10 pm

So, just bought a 1993 350 Aft Cabin with the above diesels. I have to move the boat from the Cheasepeake to Myrtle Beach where she will live. I'm...

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April 1st, 2025, 7:12 pm
Coolant leak after sea trial

Last post by Alastair MacGregor « February 6th, 2025, 12:55 pm
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by Alastair MacGregor » January 16th, 2025, 11:04 pm

Well it keeps getting better.
After spending a couple months ironing out small issues after taking ownership of my 1999 445 I had it out for a full...

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February 6th, 2025, 12:55 pm
Anyone remove this from your Cummins 6BTA?

Last post by KyleR « February 1st, 2025, 12:22 am

by KyleR » February 1st, 2025, 12:22 am

My 20 year old Walker Airseps are spent and I am leaning towards replacing them with the Seaboard Marine EnviroVent System. However, with that system...

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February 1st, 2025, 12:22 am
Installed wireless remote helm on 506

Last post by Sea506 « December 24th, 2024, 6:02 pm
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by Carpediem » August 15th, 2021, 11:07 am

My wife and I are really enjoying our 506. It was a move up from a SeaRay 44DB which is 7 feet shorter and 20,000 lbs lighter and was much easier to...

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December 24th, 2024, 6:02 pm
1988 3807 aft cabin conversion (gas to diesel)

Last post by MyPleasure « December 19th, 2024, 8:35 pm
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by Tloving1 » November 17th, 2024, 1:52 pm

First I would like to say I'm excited to have this boat and look forward to all your comments and input.

I know that it has been beat to death...

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December 19th, 2024, 8:35 pm
black smoke exhaust

Last post by bud37 « November 20th, 2024, 9:20 am
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by outtoc » November 20th, 2024, 8:25 am

year 2000 carver 450 voyager pilothouse year 2000 tamd 74P low has boost black smoke starboard side only. port side approx 35psi boost starboard side...

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November 20th, 2024, 9:20 am
Volvo ECV-B can't read error codes

Last post by Viking-boater « November 19th, 2024, 3:02 pm

by Viking-boater » November 19th, 2024, 3:02 pm

I have a 2006 Carver Voyager 46 with Volvo D9-500's with EVC-B. As of last year I can no longer get the error codes when the warning lights show a...

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November 19th, 2024, 3:02 pm
Cummins 6BTA losing coolant

Last post by KyleR « November 13th, 2024, 9:11 pm
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by KyleR » March 21st, 2024, 8:36 pm

I know this is a long read, but I was hoping to give as much info as I could. Thanks to those who make it through!! :-D

About 3 mornings ago as I...

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November 13th, 2024, 9:11 pm
CAT 3116 Water Heater Line Removal

Last post by bud37 « August 7th, 2024, 4:13 pm
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by wsp2 » August 6th, 2024, 4:17 pm

I'm wanting to switch out the water heater in my boat. The current one has coolant lines coming from the engine but I'm replacing it with one which...

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August 7th, 2024, 4:13 pm
866786 Volvo penta delivery pipe

Last post by mclaeson2@aol.com « July 10th, 2024, 6:34 pm
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by Michclay » July 4th, 2024, 3:52 pm

Hi- we have a carver 444 and need to replace (866786) Volvo penta delivery pipe but it’s been discontinued by Volvo. Any suggestions on where to find...

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July 10th, 2024, 6:34 pm
CAT 3116 Air Filter

Last post by km1125 « June 29th, 2024, 3:34 pm
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by wsp2 » June 29th, 2024, 1:07 pm

I'm preparing to tackle my first oil change and was going to do the air filters as well. When I go to the CAT parts site and enter the air filter...

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June 29th, 2024, 3:34 pm
1988 3227 generator issue

Last post by buster53 « June 1st, 2024, 10:05 pm
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by Buggin321 » May 30th, 2024, 12:37 pm

Hello all I am helping a good buddy get everything figured out on this new to him vessel. The boat has a 4cyl gas kohler generator. It apparantly...

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June 1st, 2024, 10:05 pm
Loss of power

Last post by Coldcruisin « May 13th, 2024, 6:31 pm
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by TruckerTim » April 29th, 2024, 2:18 pm

I have a 2000 Voyager with the TAMD74's and for the past few weekends I cannot get above 1900RPM's. Changed all the filters, (fuel, air, racors) and...

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May 13th, 2024, 6:31 pm
45 voyager wet exhaust elbow

Last post by Cooler « January 25th, 2024, 11:11 am
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by seabreeze » January 24th, 2024, 1:56 pm

6" black rubber elbow with 15" long sides cannot find this part HELP?

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January 25th, 2024, 11:11 am
Carver 530 Pilothouse Cummins rebuild in engine room?

Last post by aussie530carver « January 17th, 2024, 4:46 pm
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by glynnalan » October 5th, 2023, 7:46 pm

I'm hoping i can get some help or guidance from my fellow boaters as i'm a bit overwhelmed (and depressed)-
I lost a starboard impeller which started...

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