Discussion of batteries, chargers, wiring, generators, distribution panels, battery switches, etc.
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February 6th, 2013, 7:49 am
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Last post by waybomb
April 26th, 2026, 8:14 am
ACR and switches question
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mikesparker »
June 14th, 2021, 2:59 pm
Hello! I've got a Carver 3227 and my house batteries aren't being charged by my engines...only by shore power AC or by my portable generator. The old...
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Last post by mikesparker
June 29th, 2021, 6:28 pm
Open Ground on the generator side
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RonAltman »
June 21st, 2021, 8:58 pm
One of the things noted in our pre purchase survey was an open ground on the generator side of the electrical system, not the short power side. Any...
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Last post by Viper
June 28th, 2021, 7:11 am
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Last post by bud37
June 26th, 2021, 9:08 am
2000 396 Wiring Diagrams
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RussL »
June 17th, 2021, 11:48 am
Hi Everyone, I like most people with an older boat find myself working on lots of random things, and in some cases documentation is good and in...
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Last post by Viper
June 24th, 2021, 12:43 pm
A/C Panel No Power
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Owensned »
June 18th, 2021, 4:32 pm
2005 366MY. Yesterday both power cables plugged into 50 amp splitter on shore power. A/C stopped running. Would run on generator just not shore...
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Last post by km1125
June 20th, 2021, 9:36 am
Bonding system cleanup and repair
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BarryK »
June 17th, 2021, 1:56 pm
Hi all,
I just cleaned the bilge and it is time to address the bonding system on this 31 year old salt water boat.
All of the bonding connections...
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Last post by BarryK
June 18th, 2021, 2:26 pm
Nova Kool RFU8000
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feeez »
May 23rd, 2016, 3:05 pm
Hello All,
I seems that my fridge no longer runs on AC when we are plugged in to shore power. It just continues to run on DC. Not a huge problem...
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Last post by Viper
June 8th, 2021, 8:08 pm
Riviera dual shore power question
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SunsetSteve »
June 5th, 2021, 3:43 pm
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....
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Last post by Viper
June 8th, 2021, 7:37 am
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Last post by km1125
June 7th, 2021, 10:34 am
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Last post by bud37
June 6th, 2021, 5:28 pm
Kohler 15.5 EOZD
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vtcats »
April 10th, 2021, 7:19 am
Two questions. Does any one know if there are anode (s) on this model and if not, why not?
I have the parts breakdown manual and couldn’t find it,...
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Last post by km1125
May 26th, 2021, 10:34 am
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Last post by Tireless
May 25th, 2021, 9:57 am
Dead fuel gages
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Captdoug »
February 13th, 2021, 12:53 am
How hard is it to change the fuel gauge sending unit? My 2006 42SS fuel gages read total full with the key on n totally empty when the key is off. I...
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Last post by Viper
May 22nd, 2021, 8:52 am
Need to repair or replace DC Amps meter
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BarryK »
May 13th, 2021, 7:11 pm
Hi all,
The DC amps meter on my panel is not working, the needle stays fixed in position at about 30 amps. How to I open the panel to remove the...
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Last post by BarryK
May 18th, 2021, 1:11 am
Charger Qs on my Riviera 28
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SunsetSteve »
December 31st, 2020, 3:29 pm
I am winter-exploring my so-far-not-used-by-me Riv and I am a little mystified:
Back in the aft cabin, beside the battery box, is a NOCO Genius Gen2...
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Last post by Viper
May 16th, 2021, 9:13 pm
Batteries discharging
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Dcc1685 »
May 11th, 2021, 12:08 am
I have a 2002 Voyager 570. The other day at an out station I came back to return to home port and my Garmins said they were getting low voltage. Sure...
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Last post by Carpediem
May 11th, 2021, 10:39 pm
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Last post by Kramer_cruising
May 11th, 2021, 3:38 pm
Crusader 350 Alternator shot?
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Biochick »
April 15th, 2021, 9:28 am
I'm a new Carver owner - 1986 36' - and batteries are not charging. Here is a shot of the starboard alternator. It looks shot to me and have a...
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Last post by g36
April 15th, 2021, 11:32 am
Battery switch troubleshooting
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Thekaj »
April 12th, 2021, 11:58 pm
Last summer we managed to blow an engine on our 1995 325 Aft Cabin. One of the things the mechanic noted when he was done was that he had switched...
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Last post by Phrancus
April 13th, 2021, 2:08 pm
Blowers are not working 405
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Serendipity »
March 29th, 2021, 10:13 pm
So my blowers have stopped working. I left the blowers on after running the boat for a little while. I will not run the engines without the blowers...
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Last post by Serendipity
April 11th, 2021, 12:05 am
Kohler 7.3E coolant replacement
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Cliffm »
February 23rd, 2021, 9:24 pm
Our 2006 Carver 36MY 7.3E generator coolant looks more brown than orange, as DEXCOOL should appear.
What's the crafty owner's tips/tricks to drain...
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Last post by Helmsman
April 6th, 2021, 12:56 pm
safety breaker panel access
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aloysius »
March 21st, 2021, 7:48 pm
On my Carver 406, there is a 12volt safety breaker panel located below the last step of the salon’s stairway. I would like to access the back of this...
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Last post by km1125
March 27th, 2021, 10:39 am
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Last post by Rocketman
March 16th, 2021, 10:12 am
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Last post by km1125
March 16th, 2021, 9:43 am
Engine Synchronizer Gauge
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Cork the Whine »
June 29th, 2020, 7:11 pm
Hi, We own a 97' 355 AC with twin Crusader 454 Xli's. My question regards the synchronizer gauge at the helm. Where does the input to drive the gauge...
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Last post by g36
March 15th, 2021, 7:57 pm
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