Thank you - good idea. Anyone know of a good value hot water tank with the heat exchanger option?
Thanks
Riviera bilge question
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Re: Riviera bilge question
Sure will Lizie. I need to explore beneath the port bunk next, but when I went down on Sunday it was too darn hot in the boat so I had a beer and thought about it, then went back home.
Back at it this weekend when temps will be lower and I'll have a buddy on board to assist. Will report back!And congrats to hcarmich for fixing his issue. It might turn out the same for me.
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Re: Riviera bilge question
so I had a beer and thought about it, then went back home.![]()
Boats tend to do that at times.

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Re: Riviera bilge question
hcarmich wrote:Qr BbpostUncle Mike wrote:Qr Bbpost On my Riviera, there is also small amount of water in the fdw bilge, just enough water not to have the pump to start. The fwd pump is right there under the table. I will be at my boat tonight and provide photos if needed.
I haven't check for the fwd pump but the master one (mid bilge pump) is connected directly to the battery, no switch or breaker is needed.
I was lucky to get all the original documents and technical sheets (wiring plan, etc...) with my new to me Carver Riviera 1989, let me know if I can provide you information;)
Is it possible to get these from you? Would be helpful for sure! thanks
They would need to be scanned... next I get to the boat I will see what I an do to share those diagrams;)
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Re: Riviera bilge question
Maybe the 83 didn't have that fwd pump. Wish I knew if the connections are still there or not.
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Re: Riviera bilge question
Hello Unc.,Uncle Mike wrote:QR_BBPOSTThey would need to be scanned... next I get to the boat I will see what I an do to share those diagrams;)hcarmich wrote:QR_BBPOSTIs it possible to get these from you? Would be helpful for sure! thanksUncle Mike wrote:QR_BBPOST On my Riviera, there is also small amount of water in the fdw bilge, just enough water not to have the pump to start. The fwd pump is right there under the table. I will be at my boat tonight and provide photos if needed.
I haven't check for the fwd pump but the master one (mid bilge pump) is connected directly to the battery, no switch or breaker is needed.
I was lucky to get all the original documents and technical sheets (wiring plan, etc...) with my new to me Carver Riviera 1989, let me know if I can provide you information;)
I'm a brand new owner of a Riviera, unfortunately it did not come with any manuals. Would you be able to forward a copy of what you have to me? I've searched relentlessly and haven't found any info. Thanks.