Discussion of batteries, chargers, wiring, generators, distribution panels, battery switches, etc.
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April 26th, 2026, 8:14 am
Solar Panels
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tonyiiiafl »
February 10th, 2021, 12:34 pm
I have been narrowing this down and ask for more input. 1994 390CPMY. 12V start, 12V genset, 2 6V GC Batteries house. 3 bank smart charger.
I have...
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Last post by madalinet
May 15th, 2024, 11:21 am
1st Project - Helm Upgrade
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cjblovinlife »
May 8th, 2024, 10:20 pm
I have a bad ignition and several other switches & guages that are failing. I plan to replace all of them with better quality switches & guages that...
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Last post by cjblovinlife
May 13th, 2024, 1:38 pm
Gen Runs but Not creating power
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650Guy »
April 22nd, 2024, 7:38 pm
hey all;
So my 2003 carver 396 with Onan generator was launched. The marina launched it while i was away. When I came to the boat, the Generator was...
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Last post by 650Guy
May 8th, 2024, 7:38 am
biG SWITCH over
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tonyiiiafl »
May 5th, 2024, 9:31 am
The old gal goes into the water Tuesday.
I am switching over to all AGM batteries. I just do not want to keep checking battery water. I have a 4D...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
May 8th, 2024, 2:32 am
Need help with Onan alternator
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KyleR »
March 12th, 2024, 1:07 pm
Hi all,
I have a 10kw Onan generator, model MDKWB Series E, and the alternator has seized - again!
It happened the first time back on 11/23/23 and...
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Last post by Midnightsun
March 18th, 2024, 4:26 am
AGM’s
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tonyiiiafl »
March 11th, 2024, 6:07 pm
I bought an Odyssey 4D AGM 174AH. I was going to use it as a start battery for many 390 454’s, then use the 2 GC AGM as house, and an odyssey GRP 24...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
March 11th, 2024, 6:07 pm
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Last post by sbb2112
March 8th, 2024, 11:36 am
Batteries and Batteries
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tonyiiiafl »
March 2nd, 2024, 7:24 pm
West was having a sale on batteries. I got an Odyssey 4D AGM thin plate pure lead and a West AGM Grp 24 for the get set. 4D was at $349.00, and 24...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
March 2nd, 2024, 7:24 pm
84 3607 Aft Caabin - no DC ?
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JeffandErin »
February 28th, 2024, 11:34 am
I went out to my boat today to replace the stern nav light. Heated indoor storage facility. I connected up shore power to a handy outlet so I could...
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Last post by km1125
February 28th, 2024, 3:30 pm
No Power, Might Be Fuses? 4207
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Morningstar4207 »
February 22nd, 2024, 7:45 am
Hi everyone, our 1986 4207 is having some electrical issues. It doesn't appear to be our power cord or pedestal. We haven't installed any new...
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Last post by Midnightsun
February 25th, 2024, 12:43 pm
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Last post by km1125
February 15th, 2024, 12:27 pm
Toggle switch breakers for Carver 3607
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Carver83 »
October 14th, 2015, 4:40 pm
I need to replace several of the toggle switch circuit breakers from a vintage 1983 Carver......any thoughts on a place that might carry that type of...
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Last post by km1125
January 8th, 2024, 12:34 pm
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Last post by bud37
December 29th, 2023, 6:06 pm
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Last post by Jigjag
December 16th, 2023, 10:26 pm
Carver 325 Battery Setup Help
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tonyp444 »
December 12th, 2023, 11:19 pm
We recently purchased a 1996 Carver 325. One of the many projects I’d like to work on while the boat is in storage this winter is upgrading the...
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Last post by Midnightsun
December 15th, 2023, 4:28 am
Carver 356 Rear Wiring Locations
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Adaptel »
June 20th, 2023, 12:29 pm
Hello All,
I am in the planning stages of adding some additional electrical accessories to the rear deck of my 2001 356. Does anyone know how the...
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Last post by kgarguilo
November 20th, 2023, 6:55 pm
Charging 12V house batteries underway
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Trixboat »
May 14th, 2018, 5:08 pm
Still trying to fully understand DC electrical system on new to us 560 Voyager.
It's my understanding that the 12V house batteries are not charged by...
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Last post by Icango560
November 14th, 2023, 8:39 pm
Add Circuit for Aft Deck Lights
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Mikwallace »
November 2nd, 2023, 12:23 am
I’d like to add more lights but a different color to the Aft Deck overhead lights. The current switch operates two overhead lights. I’d like to...
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Last post by g36
November 3rd, 2023, 11:07 am
Red Pilot Light above Power cord reel
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Mikwallace »
October 20th, 2023, 12:20 am
There’s a Red 1/2” diameter “Pilot” light above the power cord reel compartment. See picture. It’s been driving me nuts trying to figure out what a...
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Last post by Viper
October 22nd, 2023, 7:23 pm
A Good Find - rope lights
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Mikwallace »
November 6th, 2022, 3:14 pm
While replacing all 3 of my Carbon Monoxide Alarms today (I believe the old ones were OEM Alarms) I found a toggle switch inside the front birth...
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October 20th, 2023, 7:00 am
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October 17th, 2023, 1:13 pm
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Last post by buster53
October 10th, 2023, 5:33 pm
Water Pump Switch
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JimDross »
October 3rd, 2023, 11:32 am
Does anyone know where to buy replacement switches for the power panel. We have a 1996 Santego 380.
Thanks Jim
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Last post by JimDross
October 8th, 2023, 7:24 pm
AGM and Alternator
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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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Last post by bobwhorn
October 7th, 2023, 1:39 pm
Santego 3867 DC panel
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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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Last post by bobwhorn
September 23rd, 2023, 2:23 pm
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