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Carver506 Powered SunRoof
- flyingfish
- Scurvy Dog
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- Vessel Info: New to me Carver 506
- Location: Ohio
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Carver506 Powered SunRoof
I have a new to me 2001 506. The previous owner has had problems with the electric motor for the powered sunroof. Seems to be a problem with heavy load verses small motor. Anyone have any idea's.
- Lyndon670
- Admiral
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- Joined: July 29th, 2013, 11:35 pm
- Vessel Info: 2000 Carver 506
Volvo TAMD74EDC - Location: Georgian Bay
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Re: Carver506 Powered SunRoof
I had some concerns with mine so I took a picture of the motor before I bought the boat "just in case". I stopped by my local electric motor rebuilder and showed him the picture. He advised me no problem to rewind the motor.
Mine is faster opening than it is closing, but still works well.
Just make sure you take a coat hangar and clean out the drains on the port and starboard corners of the sunroof or you will get a cascading waterfall when it rains with no advance warning.
2000 Carver 506
FOXY JOE
Volvo 7.4TAMD
Queens Cove Marina
Georgian Bay, Ontario
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- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin
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Re: Carver506 Powered SunRoof
- flyinsolo
- Scurvy Dog
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- Joined: January 3rd, 2019, 12:45 am
- Location: South Florida
Re: Carver506 Powered SunRoof
I"m brand new to the forum. I have been researching as much as possible for a live aboard and I must say the 506 really seems to stand out as a great candidate for me. I have yet to look at one in person, but I must say one of my concerns with this boat would be that huge powered sunroof. As these boats are now in the 15+ age range, are there issues with them other than the electric motors and/or leaking?
I know it was mentioned about rewinding the motors and cleaning the drains to prevent leaks, but any other known issues with this roof would be appreciated. Also, since I'm looking to do this in South FL, one of my concerns is with the sun and the heat inside that area. I know it is an air conditioned area, but does any one have any practical experience dealing with the heat from this roof because of the sun?
Thanks
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Re: Carver506 Powered SunRoof
Good luck with your search.
- mjk1040
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- Vessel Info: 1998 355 AC/MY "Deja Vu"
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Re: Carver506 Powered SunRoof
I'd Rather Be Boating!
1989 Sea Ray Seville
1986 Carver Mariner 32'
1990's Thompson 22' Cuddy Cabin
1990's 4Winns 245 Vista Cruiser
1980's Thompson 19' Open Bow
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Re: Carver506 Powered SunRoof
- flyinsolo
- Scurvy Dog
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- Joined: January 3rd, 2019, 12:45 am
- Location: South Florida
Re: Carver506 Powered SunRoof
Anyhow, thanks for the replies. So Viper, it seems as though you are confirming my fears about that area being extremely hot during the day? If so, then I'm beginning to see perhaps why it doesn't seem like there are many (if any) of these boats in FL unfortunately.
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