There are only a few things that make us go back to port and one of them is running out of fresh water. Not so much so because we have no water since our water is almost drinking water but because the heads will not flush without water in the potable water tank. That being said, the heads take their water from the potable water tank pressurized supply and I would like to draw from the lake instead. I do have my washdown pump which already gives me this feature so basically rerouting the head wa ...

This project has been in my head for several years but never got around to implementing it. Basically I would like to fill my potable water tank with the hose that is already connected to the city water supply when at dock as opposed to a hose into the filler hole.

Using a solenoid, a float switch, a momentary push button activation switch and a timer it is pretty much failsafe. Install a small float switch like this in the top of the tank. This project has been in my head for several years but never got around to implementing it. Basically I would like to fill my potable water tank with the hose that is already connected to the city water supply when at dock as opposed to a hose into the filler hole.

Using a solenoid, a float switch, a momentary push button activation switch and a timer it is pretty much failsafe. Install a small float switch like this in the top of the tank. ...

I have noticed a small drip that started under my transmission. It's a 2000 350 Mariner and no idea what the V drives are and haven't worked on these things before. Anyone know if these are hard to work on? Could it be a gasket? Any help is appreciated.

As it shows in my profile I have a 1981 Carver 3007 Aft Cabin. It is powered by twin 270 Crusaders. Both engines are still powered by the original points/plugs ignition system. I am contemplating conversion over to an electronic system.



If I make the conversion what kinds of performance enhancements may I realize. Reason for considering this is a friend of mine who has a 37" Chris Craft Commander converted his over in 2017. In August we hold our I-LYA Powerboat Regatta at Put in Bay Ohio. I chair ...

Finally the weather here reached a point where I could start to prep for my launch. I spent yesterday cutting off the shrinkwrap, putting up the bimini and getting my cockpit cover on. My boat is a bit closer to a launch date. I want to get the hullsides waxed then put her in the water.



Hoping to get the hull done next week and launch shortly thereafter. Being that it was a nice Thursday I was among several other hopeful boat owners working and prepping for launch. The weather window looks prett ...

Hello all-

I want to install drain plug LED underwater lights on my carver 356.

What size are the holes and how many? Also if there is only 1 drain plug is there some kind of hold you can install to mount 3 to?? Thanks in advance!!

We own a 1995 model 440. On the forward wall of the aft stateroom inside the starboard hanging locker there is a small DC electric panel with the house battery switch. In this panel there is a "push-on/push-off" type circuit breaker labeled "Remote Lights". This is mentioned nowhere in the owners manual, and does not appear on the DC wiring schematic in the owner's manual. We believe it was an option allowing a radio transmitter type of "key fob" remote timer activation of the clamshell light on ...

1) So I just completed servicing the top part of my new to me Maxwell Freedom 800 on my 2003 Carver 366. Sadly it had been neglected & the pressure arm had been completely eroded away with just the stub of it left. I got a small kit that had a new pressure arm plus the little wire clip, but on mine, it looks like where the short end of the clip fits into a fitting on the case, that fitting has also been worn away. In the instructions in the manual, it notes: " insert a new insulator tube and ...

Thank god it's boating season!!!



Need some help here from the electrical pro's



I upgraded my house bank with 4x 6v trojan t-105's. wired in parallel and series for 450ah @ 12v. This would be battery #1 on my battery selector. connected to my port engine/charger



I also have a G24 1000cca marine starting battery that is battery #2 and connected to my starboard engine/charger



my 3rd battery is a G24 stand alone and is only connected my genset/battery charger.



Here is my problem. I currently have a prom ...

Hey Folks,

I require your help and advise with a project.

As I am now using the boat I have found a soft area on the centerline engine room hatch. This was not evident in the fall. The soft area runs from the engine room lock to the about halfway to stern door.

My first thought was de-lamination. I was thinking that over the freeze and thaw of winter the core detached from the glass.

When I took a good look at the underside I noticed that the lock was rusty. Now I am thinking water intrusion.
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