Discussion of batteries, chargers, wiring, generators, distribution panels, battery switches, etc.
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Last post by waybomb
April 26th, 2026, 8:14 am
I'm in trouble!
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MRAvenoso »
September 18th, 2023, 11:08 pm
Ahoy all!
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Last post by plittle2005
September 21st, 2023, 9:06 pm
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Last post by km1125
September 10th, 2023, 10:48 am
1994 390 FWD head lights
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tonyiiiafl »
September 8th, 2023, 8:57 am
Nice surprise this AM…turned on the FWD lights in the head and the 13W flourcents that are on either side of the mirror, well the one on the right...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
September 8th, 2023, 8:03 pm
No Power to Port Ignition Switch
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45my »
August 30th, 2023, 2:06 pm
Great to be on here with fellow Carver owner. I'm in a small town, big lake. I would be completely on my own if it wasn't for this great forum....
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Last post by Midnightsun
September 7th, 2023, 4:14 pm
Battery voltage loss
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pepmyster »
September 4th, 2023, 3:16 pm
Here we go. We have 4 house batteries. All connected with 2 gauge on the rear 3 which are in parallel. If I was to do an amp test on just the rear 3,...
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Last post by pepmyster
September 6th, 2023, 1:40 pm
This is UNBELIEVABLE!
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KyleR »
August 18th, 2022, 11:09 am
Okay, just started going through our electrical system yesterday to better understand how things are wired up and doing some general...
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Last post by paulr
August 29th, 2023, 6:42 pm
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Last post by Julien
August 26th, 2023, 2:31 am
3608 Fuel Gauge Not Reading
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Seaplane Steve »
August 24th, 2023, 3:45 pm
The fuel quantity will not register when the switch is pressed for one tank on our lower helm. Both gauges work fine on the upper helm. I looked...
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Last post by bud37
August 24th, 2023, 4:33 pm
Searchlight Replacement, wire feeding
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Hotsummerday »
August 18th, 2023, 3:22 pm
2007 Carver 47 Motor Yacht BMW, I have a bow rail mounted searchlight and wanting to replace it with a LED light. I do know the wire goes through a...
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Last post by Hotsummerday
August 20th, 2023, 8:06 pm
Engine SYNC Gauge
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Mikwallace »
August 2nd, 2023, 7:13 pm
Things are progressing on our 1998 405 AC. We’re really enjoying it and now I’m working on the little things that bug me. Nothing major, I’m the kind...
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Last post by Mikwallace
August 8th, 2023, 11:49 pm
Marine Batteries
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papajoe222 »
August 2nd, 2023, 11:14 am
I am looking to buy a marine battery for a new 16ft boat that I ordered. I'm trying to decide on GTK Marine Power battery. I will have a 46# trust...
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Last post by bud37
August 2nd, 2023, 11:56 am
NMEA network power
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Mikwallace »
June 29th, 2023, 12:53 am
I’m installing a NMEA 2000 network in the engine compartment. I would like to wire the NMEA power cable to the ignition system so when I start the...
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Last post by Mikwallace
July 31st, 2023, 6:29 pm
Deep Cycle vs Starting
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DanM »
July 28th, 2023, 12:32 pm
I have seen Carver use all group 31 deep cycle batteries (except for the generator) on their gas engines models, mine included. Two of them are used...
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Last post by Viper
July 28th, 2023, 2:44 pm
12v DC tripping on panel
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smullis1961 »
June 29th, 2023, 10:01 am
This just started this morning with the second main 12v DC breaker tripping. The amps appear to fluctuate but the lower 115 vac will sometimes drop...
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Last post by smullis1961
July 12th, 2023, 11:22 am
530 shore power line1 and 2
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aussie530carver »
June 26th, 2023, 8:19 pm
Hi all i have an issue with the power supply from my marina. Supply is only 16amps 240 volts at the pedestal and this limits the amount of i can use...
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Last post by aussie530carver
June 26th, 2023, 8:19 pm
Battery sizing help
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Bakoboat »
June 19th, 2023, 1:06 pm
Hello,
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Last post by Midnightsun
June 22nd, 2023, 10:06 am
Volvo Penta. bow thruster
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Annie429 »
June 27th, 2021, 8:51 am
Hi- we are in search of a control board for our Volvo penta BP 800 12V part no. 41100626. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find one? I...
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Last post by jetstream
June 20th, 2023, 10:46 am
Cabin Downlights
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pondiscio@gmail.com »
June 15th, 2023, 7:41 am
Im sure Ive seen a post about the Halogen Downlights but I dug deep and found some information that I thought might benefit all the members....
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Last post by Coldcruisin
June 15th, 2023, 5:12 pm
kohler 8e generator
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Johns55690 »
May 30th, 2023, 9:36 am
Hello all,
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Last post by g36
May 30th, 2023, 10:34 am
Batteries
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billyz99999 »
May 26th, 2023, 1:01 pm
Hi my name is Billy. And I'm a boataholic. Just got a 1998 carver voyager 530 that was pretty neglected. Going to try and bring her back to her...
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Last post by km1125
May 26th, 2023, 2:16 pm
1992 36 aft cabin wiring diagram
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MyPleasure »
May 3rd, 2023, 5:41 pm
Hi fellas, for some reason the 1992 Carver 36 aft cabin we purchased, did not come with the wiring diagram for the 120volt power panel. Every other...
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Last post by Teamcarp
May 25th, 2023, 9:31 pm
Relay switch
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MarkMaunder »
May 17th, 2023, 1:36 pm
Sometimes our engine won't turn over - no power getting to the starter. I think we've determined it's a faulty relay. I'm looking for a replacement,...
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Last post by Viper
May 24th, 2023, 8:13 pm
MTI fume detector
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tonyiiiafl »
May 13th, 2023, 7:22 pm
I installed an MTI Gasline fume detector for the bridge, and have a second for the salon. I wanted to replace teh salon one into the electrical...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
May 14th, 2023, 4:17 pm
Bilge Fans 86 Carver Aft Cabin
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jim&jerrie »
May 9th, 2023, 2:17 pm
Hi all, I'm hopeful several of you can offer a solution to our bilge fan issue. We have two bilge fans for engine venting prior to starting or when...
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Last post by bud37
May 13th, 2023, 10:19 am
carver 350 aft cabin shore power
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ataylor233 »
May 3rd, 2023, 8:32 pm
I have 2 30 amp connections on the back. in the middle is a 2 button breaker id like to replace that breaker and both outlets ... does anyone know a...
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Last post by Viper
May 3rd, 2023, 8:37 pm
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