Discussion of batteries, chargers, wiring, generators, distribution panels, battery switches, etc.
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Last post by buster53
September 3rd, 2019, 3:21 pm
Marine Batteries
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Peter3607 »
September 2nd, 2019, 5:09 pm
Looking to replace 5 marine batteries in my ‘89 Carver 3606 Aft Cabin. Any suggestions for good and reliable replacements that are sold in Canada?
I...
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Last post by Viper
September 2nd, 2019, 10:27 pm
Windlass cuts power to 12V System
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Peter3607 »
September 1st, 2019, 12:33 pm
Any idea why my 12V systems cuts outs every time I activate the windlass to lower or raise the anchor?
Every time the windlass is activated, I've...
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Last post by Peter3607
September 2nd, 2019, 3:04 pm
Auto Transfer Switch
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ngriffin »
June 29th, 2018, 12:15 pm
Hello all. New Member. Have had a used 1993 330 mariner for a year now. Been dealing with an issue with power on the outlet side of my system. I have...
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Last post by RGrew176
September 2nd, 2019, 1:39 am
Genset transfer switch
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buster53 »
August 29th, 2019, 10:01 pm
On my 2001, 356, I have an automatic genset/shore power transfer switch that I'm pretty sure is located behind my 120v breaker panel. My boat will...
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Last post by buster53
August 31st, 2019, 4:25 pm
Windlass up/down switch
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Captain Kirk »
August 17th, 2019, 2:21 pm
Gotta lean on the Carver community for some help with my windlass. 2004 360 SS, Maxwell 880 windlass. Everything works except the down switch on the...
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Last post by g36
August 21st, 2019, 1:18 pm
404 Guages
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Bandit »
August 13th, 2019, 11:58 am
I need to replace my fuel level sensor in my Aux tank and the local supplier needs to know the Ohm value range for the Guage. There are no brand or...
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Last post by Bandit
August 18th, 2019, 1:29 pm
Engine bay lights
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Cliffm »
August 11th, 2019, 3:17 pm
Recently bought (3) 12V BA15D DC Bayonet Double Contact Base LED Bulbs to replace our engine bay lights, since (2) were burned out and hard to reach,...
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Last post by Cliffm
August 11th, 2019, 3:17 pm
Battery Charger Location
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savvy123 »
June 8th, 2019, 3:15 pm
Recently purchased a 1985 Riviera and the batteries are not staying charged while on shore power. I am suspecting a bad battery charger, but cannot...
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Last post by boatowner
July 24th, 2019, 12:44 am
Oil pressure gauge malfunction?
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chdugan »
July 22nd, 2019, 4:30 pm
Hi Folks,
I was returning home from a weekend trip yesterday, when all of a sudden alarms started going off, so I throttled down to find out what...
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Last post by Viper
July 22nd, 2019, 5:55 pm
buzzers and generator questions
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rjr »
July 18th, 2019, 2:09 pm
Why do boat ignitions have loud buzzers? If it's to warn me I'm about to start the engines, I know that. Can the buzzer be disconnected? If yes is it...
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Last post by rjr
July 18th, 2019, 9:25 pm
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Last post by bud37
July 18th, 2019, 5:12 pm
Microwave electrical and generator
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Helmsman »
July 5th, 2019, 10:43 pm
Ok, this is becoming an ongoing issue. As mentioned in other posts, I installed an Promariner 2000 watt PS inverter last year with a new battery...
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Last post by Helmsman
July 14th, 2019, 10:17 pm
ETA Circuit Breakert
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tonyiiiafl »
July 7th, 2019, 3:14 pm
I was running some wires through the area of the Battery disconnect switch, and when I was replacing the panel, a pole broke off of one of the ETA...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
July 8th, 2019, 10:39 am
starts then dies
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mchild3028 »
July 5th, 2019, 2:04 pm
Hello, 1987 32 carver no start both Eng Starts the dies, I have power at positive side of coil when cranking, no power at ballast resistor but i have...
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Last post by Cooler
July 6th, 2019, 12:53 pm
Generator Contactor info
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tonyiiiafl »
July 5th, 2019, 5:15 pm
CB8E3195-FEDA-4C78-81AE-EFA4E79DA954.jpeg 1994 Carver 390CPMY with a Koehler gender. The contactor is getting lazy pulling in when the get set is...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
July 6th, 2019, 8:33 am
1987 3607 Batteries, charger and switch
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RWS »
July 5th, 2019, 2:54 pm
We have 4 batteries and an orginal charger that the PO had rebulit. Our battery switch has 4 settings, 1,ALL,2 and OFF. I would like to isolate...
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Last post by km1125
July 5th, 2019, 7:06 pm
Courtesy light 1997 355
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tgmkwill »
July 30th, 2018, 10:21 am
1997 355 aft cabin. I need to replace the courtesy light that is near the sliding entrance door to right as you try to get inside the boat. I took...
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Last post by Bandit
July 3rd, 2019, 10:01 am
Re-wiring a dock box.
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Helmsman »
June 23rd, 2019, 12:17 am
I have a 50 amp 125 volt service on my pedestal that I run a marinco y cable from to get two 30 amp connections for the boat. I am thinking about...
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Last post by Helmsman
June 25th, 2019, 11:26 pm
Weird Wire
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Craig_B »
June 10th, 2019, 12:31 pm
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This might be a weird question........
So I was poking around finding out what does what in our new to us 1988 Santego.
Under the galley sink is...
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Last post by km1125
June 23rd, 2019, 10:11 pm
Broken wire at alternator
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Craig_B »
June 10th, 2019, 8:51 am
Took our 1988 Santego out for its first real run since we purchased it this spring.
Had to change the float switch for the bilge pump and while I...
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Last post by Craig_B
June 23rd, 2019, 10:07 pm
Carver 530 Bonding System
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kkochner »
June 18th, 2019, 9:36 pm
Does anyone having any idea on how many and where all the important ground points are to check my bonding system?
I am having some electralists and...
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Last post by Hugo
June 20th, 2019, 3:44 pm
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Last post by Viper
June 20th, 2019, 6:50 am
Windless 135amp breaker
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Sadey »
June 12th, 2019, 4:58 pm
2003 356 aft cabin. Under the step the 135 amp breaker for the windless has failed for the second time. It was replaced last October and tested but...
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Last post by bud37
June 17th, 2019, 9:58 am
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June 16th, 2019, 8:10 am
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