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
Genset battery switch
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tonyiiiafl »
September 26th, 2020, 4:02 pm
My 390CPMY has the battery shutoff switch mounted on the side of the sound cover on the genset. To me, it is a PITA to open the floor to turn on, run...
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Last post by Midnightsun
September 27th, 2020, 7:15 am
Brisson Vapor Alarming
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MCADRG »
August 19th, 2020, 6:52 pm
Vapor alarm started alarming almost daily on and off around noon to evening. Started when battery charger was on. Immediately turned off over a week...
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Last post by km1125
September 19th, 2020, 10:56 am
1996 Carver Mid cabin express
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seahawks2884 »
September 15th, 2020, 6:29 pm
First off it`s great to be here with all you proud Carver yacht owners. My wife and I have had our boat for 14 years and love our Carver. I have an...
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Last post by mjk1040
September 17th, 2020, 1:34 pm
Solar Panels On A Cloudy Day
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Midnightsun »
September 10th, 2020, 5:07 pm
So I checked the SOC meter to see what was happening. I have been without power for about 5 hours. I was actually quite surprised to see 10+ amps...
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Last post by Hugo
September 14th, 2020, 5:25 pm
Solar on a Riviera 28, anyone?
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SunsetSteve »
September 13th, 2020, 2:50 pm
I installed 260W solar panel on my Albin 25 and I absolutely am committed to the concept. It runs my fridge and everything else all summer, no plug...
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Last post by darrenlife
September 14th, 2020, 11:25 am
battery and windlass
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tgebler »
August 24th, 2020, 10:31 am
I have a 2000 396 Aft Cabin. The windlass is running very slowly and to get it to work I have to turn off all other electrical devices. Could I need...
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Last post by tgebler
September 9th, 2020, 7:38 pm
Switch Cover Replacements
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tonyiiiafl »
September 8th, 2020, 8:50 pm
Most of us have Contura rocker style switches. I have (HAD) the soft touch covers, which have degenerated over time. I saw some replacements, but...
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Last post by g36
September 8th, 2020, 9:52 pm
Charging query
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tonyiiiafl »
September 5th, 2020, 9:12 am
On my 1994 390CPMY 454’s, When underway, if I run the house battery, the house battery charges by showing 14.0 +/- volts on The starboard engine...
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Last post by g36
September 8th, 2020, 12:35 pm
Bad Battery?
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bobcinga »
September 7th, 2020, 7:45 am
Was out on the boat yesterday and was sitting at anchor for about seven hours. Did not use genset. Refrigerator, Raytheon c80 (no radar), vhf radio...
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Last post by km1125
September 8th, 2020, 9:21 am
oil gauge back light
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RWS »
September 7th, 2020, 1:45 am
1987 3607' lower level helm oil gauge( original) reads correct pressure but is not eliminating it's red back glow. Is it a simple as replacing a bulb...
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Last post by km1125
September 7th, 2020, 6:51 pm
Mini Inverters
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Midnightsun »
September 7th, 2020, 11:53 am
Figured I throw this out there since it is really practical. Most of us think big inverters however a couple of smaller ones can do the trick. My TV...
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Last post by Midnightsun
September 7th, 2020, 11:53 am
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
September 6th, 2020, 9:26 pm
2000 Carver 356 Battery Issues
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Mbishop412 »
August 31st, 2020, 10:17 pm
2000 Carver 356...
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Last post by tomschauer
September 2nd, 2020, 9:46 pm
House Battery Charging Issue
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denpooch »
August 31st, 2020, 10:59 am
Hey Folks I hope you can help with this one.
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Last post by Midnightsun
August 31st, 2020, 7:21 pm
03 396 Shore Power Question
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650Guy »
August 26th, 2020, 9:54 am
Ok, I have not messed with the shore power setup since I bought my boat but am now looking at it and finding myself asking "WHY?" and "I HAVE to be...
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Last post by bud37
August 26th, 2020, 7:46 pm
new to the carver life.
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netfish&chill87 »
August 10th, 2020, 11:25 pm
Ok so you guys are going to love this and some maybe very jealous haha... any who long story short here I was given the opportunity to own a 1987...
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Last post by netfish&chill87
August 20th, 2020, 8:18 pm
Anchor light bulb
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Mike11 »
August 1st, 2020, 1:17 pm
I just purchased a 1997 Carver 350 Mariner and the anchor light bulb is missing from the pole on the arch. Anyone know what size the replacement bulb...
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Last post by Mike11
August 15th, 2020, 1:44 pm
USB Outlet Options
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Midnightsun »
August 7th, 2020, 7:53 am
USB is changing and getting more powerful, charging laptops and quick charge on many phones not to mention USB-c which seems to be slowly taking over...
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Last post by PJHoffnet
August 8th, 2020, 1:04 pm
Single 50A vs dual30A (60A) breaker
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tonyiiiafl »
August 8th, 2020, 10:57 am
Final chapter on my Kohler 6.5CZ genset. Looks like the previous owner removed the dual 30A=60A circuit breaker and replaced with a single 50A...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
August 8th, 2020, 11:02 am
Timer on 2807
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Davepjr »
August 2nd, 2020, 8:03 pm
Hello I found a timer beside the electrical panel on my Riviera 2807 made by paragon and if looks factory installed as it is in a real tight spot in...
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Last post by Viper
August 3rd, 2020, 5:18 pm
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Last post by Marty
August 2nd, 2020, 4:01 pm
power to helm
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aloysius »
July 26th, 2020, 11:13 am
I do not have any power going to my port engine starting/ignition switch at the helm of my 2000 Carver 406. The starboard ignition switch has power...
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Last post by g36
July 29th, 2020, 10:14 am
Kohler 6.5 questions (MORE!)
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tonyiiiafl »
July 26th, 2020, 8:46 am
I was looking at my 6.5 CZ unit and saw that it looks like there were 2 25 Amp circuit breakers (1 for shore 1, 1 for shore 2)on the control pane. It...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
July 26th, 2020, 7:54 pm
KOHLER 6.5 HAUNTED!
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tonyiiiafl »
July 17th, 2020, 6:23 pm
I ran my genset with NO issues all weekend. HOWEVER, I went to start it this evening and NOTHING! The electric fuel pump went on, and the choke...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
July 25th, 2020, 12:17 pm
House bank charging
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Mkmohn »
July 9th, 2020, 10:45 pm
We have a new to us 2000 396. The house batteries appear to have been depleted....no interior lights are working, they were on then dimmed over time...
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July 20th, 2020, 7:41 pm
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