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AGM and Alternator

Last post by bobwhorn « October 7th, 2023, 1:39 pm
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by bobwhorn » October 6th, 2023, 11:41 am

Thinking of going to AGM since with the current battery location there is no way to check fluid levels or top off if necessary. The existing AC...

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October 7th, 2023, 1:39 pm
Courtesy Light Switch Location

Last post by mparks813 « September 29th, 2023, 3:09 pm
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by mparks813 » September 26th, 2023, 12:27 pm

Hello All,
I am new to boating and as a month ago became an owner of a 33 Aft Cabin (diesel, Volvo Penta Kamd-42A). I am trying to locate the...

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September 29th, 2023, 3:09 pm
Santego 3867 DC panel

Last post by bobwhorn « September 23rd, 2023, 2:23 pm
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by bobwhorn » September 23rd, 2023, 12:23 pm

The DC panel has two main breakers labeled: DC Main #1 and DC Main #2. But the battery switch only has one output, so what is the function of the two...

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September 23rd, 2023, 2:23 pm
I'm in trouble!

Last post by plittle2005 « September 21st, 2023, 9:06 pm
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by MRAvenoso » September 18th, 2023, 11:08 pm

Ahoy all!

I'm a new owner of a 1993 Carver 440Aft Cabin and am wondering what I got in to.

The wiring has been cannibalized over 30 years and I...

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September 21st, 2023, 9:06 pm
New boat to me, is this an automatic generator transfer switch?

Last post by km1125 « September 10th, 2023, 10:48 am
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by ron54 » September 9th, 2023, 6:33 pm

If so, does this protect the genset if I forget to disconnect shore power? 85 Carver 3697, 7 yr old Kohler 7.5 ekd genset. Thanks...

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September 10th, 2023, 10:48 am
1994 390 FWD head lights

Last post by tonyiiiafl « September 8th, 2023, 8:03 pm
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by 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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September 8th, 2023, 8:03 pm
No Power to Port Ignition Switch

Last post by Midnightsun « September 7th, 2023, 4:14 pm
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by 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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September 7th, 2023, 4:14 pm
Battery voltage loss

Last post by pepmyster « September 6th, 2023, 1:40 pm
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by 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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September 6th, 2023, 1:40 pm
This is UNBELIEVABLE!

Last post by paulr « August 29th, 2023, 6:42 pm
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by 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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August 29th, 2023, 6:42 pm
Carver 370 voyager 1993 fridge replacement

Last post by Julien « August 26th, 2023, 2:31 am
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by Julien » August 23rd, 2023, 5:01 am

Good morning
I am new and I have just bought a 1993 Carver 370 Voyager.
I would like to change the fridges which are double doors side by side....

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August 26th, 2023, 2:31 am
3608 Fuel Gauge Not Reading

Last post by bud37 « August 24th, 2023, 4:33 pm
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by 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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August 24th, 2023, 4:33 pm
Searchlight Replacement, wire feeding

Last post by Hotsummerday « August 20th, 2023, 8:06 pm
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by 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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August 20th, 2023, 8:06 pm
Engine SYNC Gauge

Last post by Mikwallace « August 8th, 2023, 11:49 pm
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by 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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August 8th, 2023, 11:49 pm
Marine Batteries

Last post by bud37 « August 2nd, 2023, 11:56 am
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by 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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August 2nd, 2023, 11:56 am
NMEA network power

Last post by Mikwallace « July 31st, 2023, 6:29 pm
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by 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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July 31st, 2023, 6:29 pm
Deep Cycle vs Starting

Last post by Viper « July 28th, 2023, 2:44 pm
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by 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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July 28th, 2023, 2:44 pm
12v DC tripping on panel

Last post by smullis1961 « July 12th, 2023, 11:22 am
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by 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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July 12th, 2023, 11:22 am
530 shore power line1 and 2

Last post by aussie530carver « June 26th, 2023, 8:19 pm

by 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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June 26th, 2023, 8:19 pm
Battery sizing help

Last post by Midnightsun « June 22nd, 2023, 10:06 am
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by Bakoboat » June 19th, 2023, 1:06 pm

Hello,
Need assistance with correctly sizing batteries for 456 carver motor yacht.
Presently have 2- 8d batteries, 1 for each engine with all house...

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June 22nd, 2023, 10:06 am
Volvo Penta. bow thruster

Last post by jetstream « June 20th, 2023, 10:46 am
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by 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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June 20th, 2023, 10:46 am
Cabin Downlights

Last post by Coldcruisin « June 15th, 2023, 5:12 pm
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by 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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June 15th, 2023, 5:12 pm
kohler 8e generator

Last post by g36 « May 30th, 2023, 10:34 am
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by Johns55690 » May 30th, 2023, 9:36 am

Hello all,
I have a 1998 405 with a kohler 8e 8000 watt generator. Im trying to find a service manual, either online or printed. Also, the id tag...

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May 30th, 2023, 10:34 am
Batteries

Last post by km1125 « May 26th, 2023, 2:16 pm
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by 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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May 26th, 2023, 2:16 pm
1992 36 aft cabin wiring diagram

Last post by Teamcarp « May 25th, 2023, 9:31 pm
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by 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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May 25th, 2023, 9:31 pm
Relay switch

Last post by Viper « May 24th, 2023, 8:13 pm
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by 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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May 24th, 2023, 8:13 pm

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