Hi Everyone,



My 2000 396 has dual SeaStar tilt wheel helms, but I am not sure of the model. Last weekend the upper help became more difficult to turn and it stick a bit at about 20 degrees left or right of center. You can turn though the hard spot and then the pressure releases suddenly and you can turn again more normally. It does this same thing a to a lessor degree in a couple of other spots. The lower helm is what I would consider a bit stiff as well but doesn't stick. Also, I have had ...

Switches for trim tabs draw power when activated but no tab movement. Where is the trim tab fluid reservoir?

Astonishingly, I find nothing on a search for 'diesel bug' here. My (or, correctly, my Son's) boat has an infestation. Carver's failure to install any sort of inspection hatch in the tanks now prevents me from scouring the tanks of this vile nastiness, and I have to resort to 'treatments', lengthy waits and many diesel/water filters before I can expect relief.



Doubtless, this is isn't an issue which worries too many of the Petrol users, or those who use their boats continuously throughout the y ...

Anyone know what new gauges look similar to the OEM gauges? Or, are OEM gauges still available? Needle broke on fuel gauge.

I am looking to purchase a 2001 46 ft. Carver aft cabin. I need to run her up to Lake Champlain. During the trip we will need to go under two low bridges with a clearance of 17 feet 3 inches. This particular boat has a hardtop cover on the bridge. Does anyone know the measurement from waterline to the top of the hard cover?

We have a carver 444. We have a 50 am plugged in with splitter. When plugged in at dock there is no electricity going to refrigerator, cockpit radio, and some lights. When we took the boat out the bow thruster wouldn’t turn on. Assuming there is an electrical issue. Any idea how to trouble shoot? We did try turning generator on to see if that would work but it didn’t. Thanks!

My Riv launches tomorrow. At long last! I have no experience with 115ACV shore power. My boat has 2 SP inlets but 1 power cord and no working A/C.
One panel is for 12V appliances and a 20W 115V for the range. The other panel is for 115V, Range and A/C.
After I manage to actually dock this wide beast I will want to plug in the SP cord - how will I know that I have connected to the correct circuit?
If I can get the A/C working, I will buy a second cord, but I believe I will only have access to a sing ...

No, the question isn't dumbass, the questioner is.



Doing some engine troubleshooting on my 3607 port engine. Wouldn't start. Inadvertently left the key in the run position. What does that men? Of course it means that the electric hour meter keeps running. Left the boat for several days, awaiting parts. Parts got here, I headed for the lake first chance. Grabbed a glass of Southern tea (that's SWEET, y'all) and headed up to the bridge to enjoy the view before getting dirty. Kept hearing this 'clic ...

This is the weekend that I am installing the 400w 4 panel system. I have been reading the Renogy installation manual, and it states the panels need to be "earth grounded at the frames.

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Any input?

Tony

1988 Carver 3807, Dual Helms, Equipped with Raymarine Avionix connected to Garmin Auto Pilot.



Oil is leaking from the fly bridge. steering wheel. The oil leaks on the surface of the dashboard and appears to come from the shaft on which the steering is attached. Happens mostly after the boat has been navigating. No leaks under the steering mechanism and hydraulic lines. The Auto Pilot doesn’t engage. This is a new boat to me, purchased during winter months so no trials were done prior the purch ...