My 93 MarineAir 16K BTU air conditioner died last year. Breaker popping when the compressor/water pump came on. Disconnected the pump, still trips. Measured continuity from compressor motor to ground...confident that the compressor motor is toast. Later confirmed.
For a year, searched the interweb's for experience in reaching/replacing the a/c unit. In the Mariner, the kitchen cabinets and the rest of the boat were built around the a/c unit. No good way to get to it. The interwebs were not as helpful as i hoped. Access is terrible.
We just complete the replacement of the unit, still some dressing to finish, and put the cabinet back together.
I'll be posting my experience, with pics - best i can, to share with the world. Probably less of a "how to", more of a how we did it, but Mariner owners may especially benefit.

Some quick notes:
remove the second shore cord, pop circuit breakers.
take the sink out
the cabinet wall needs to come out - Lots of screws from inside, and the corner trim needs to come off. I used a hammer & wood block to remove the trim-it is held in by small finishing nails.
Once the panel is off, there is much more room to work.
Inside the cabinet, there is a half wall that needs to be removed. There was a sneaky screw from underneath the panel that needed to be forced out...the rest is evident.

You will need wire cutters (for nylon straps), screw gun, and i highly recommend a screw gun adapter that is flexible. (i'll post a picture - at least 12", longer if you can find)

Most of all, you will need a helper, mine was great & i would still be in the hole without her help.

Hopefully i am able to upload pics in followup postings...not quite figuring it out now.
More to come.

I HAVE A 2016 CARVER C40 AND WOULD LIKE TO REPLACE MY OVERHEAD LED COCKPIT LIGHTS. CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE BRAND CARVER USED ? I REMOVED ONE OF THE LIGHTS BUT I COULD NOT FIND A BRAND NAME OR SERIAL#. THANK YOU DAVID

Ok, so I'm sure everyone has had their fun with Icerett machines... well My Ice maker (Part # I34W) has quit.

Doesn't take a long search to find them online, but the Icer-Ette units are $300, and right next to it in your web browser search is a "whirlpool" or something else for like $55! They LOOK identical. Has anyone played with this and did they fit? connect? Work?

Just can't figure out why the big price spread...

Hi all,

I've been chasing water for a year now and have chased it back to the starboard rudder stuffing box. There's a very quick drip out of the top. I've got the aft stateroom pulled apart, specifically the night stand on the starboard side and I can get at the jam nut and stuffing box. I've never adjusted (tightened) one of these beofre, I just ordered a 2.25" stuffing box wrench short handle does any one have any tipsfor loosening the jam nut? Looking for any help you might offer. It seems to be stuck together, although I didnt have the right tools this past Sunday.

Thanks!

Noticed my steering started feeling chunky then felt like I lost it altogether while underway at one point, then came back for me. Clearly the system has a leak and will fill + bleed. But looking at the fitting it looks like the source of the leak, but I'm not seeing a volume of fluid just some spray.

Does this look like it's a simple repair or replace the cylinder in full?

Thanks
Dan

I am really struggling with the quality of products and services, as well as information available about getting/improving internet on your boat. I know Satellite based systems are just stupid expensive and completely impractical for me, so I have eliminated that option. Starlink looks interesting, but they have no marine antenna yet, and it is waitlisted everywhere. That leaves me with cellular and WIFI extenders....

Lets start with WIFI. As I see it there are 2 categories of hardware available. the less expensive (sub $1000) options such as the ALFA Campro 2, the Vector, Rogue, etc. All with fairly short range extension around 400ft. Then you jump to the $2500+ options like Wave, Aigean Networks AN-7000, etc. Does anyone have experience with these systems? I don't mind paying more for hardware if it is better. I just want it to work.

Thanks,
Russ

Greetings -

Just purchased a 1996 Express 440 and have found the glides on the main cabin door are worn out. The glass door seems fine though. Does anyone have any ideas for a source for parts? Thank you! Given the age of the boat, I expect I might be posting here with lots of questions.

Best,

TS - Boo's Cruiser

Motors are 350 crusaders with recently rebuilt carbs, manual says max rpm should be between 4000 and 4400 rpm. Refinished the hull with new antifoul in January so hull should be clean. I believe the props are 18 x 19 four blade. During sea trial motors wouldn't get over 3000 rpm. Seemed like they were bogged down working too hard. Boat wouldn't do more than 11 knots. Maybe the props are not sized right? Anyone know how to find what the original size and pitch should be on this boat?

Hi everyone
I have a 2006 Carver 41 Sport Motor Yacht
My aft waste water tank is full and for the life of me, can't find where the switch to empty the waste water tank! Is it on the main AC or DC control panel?
Or in the engine room?
Much appreciated for your kind help
Email me directly at gerard.chuah@gmail.com
Best regards
Gerard Chuah from Singapore

I'm sorry, I'm new to Carver boats and have what I think is a stupid question. In my Aft cabin under an access panel, There is a thick hose that leads outside to the bottom of my boat and has a shutoff valve. what exits or enters in this hose?