Risers are good, heat exchanger is good, exhaust manifolds on the port motor only are getting really hot, really fast. Where is the most common place to clog? At the water inlet port? At the joint between the riser and manifold itself? Any tips or tricks to getting it unclogged?

System is a full closed system, never in any salt water. No cracks in the manifolds.

**** Unrelated issue for extra credit... In the fiberglass exhaust T fitting or joint on the port motor, it sounds like there's debris in there. I really thought it was a spark knock (intermittent, sharp banging noise), but when I crawled down into the engine bay, it sounds like its coming from that exhaust fitting/joint/elbow. I can feel it with my hand and hear it much louder at the exh. fitting. Any idea what it could be, or how best to get it out, other than the obvious?

I have a 93 350 Aft Cabin with a forward shower sump pump that died. I have a replacement but after removing the OEM sump I see that a hole was cut on the side and a nipple was installed for the drain tube which I assume is the A/C condensation line It's smaller than the cut out nipples supplied on the sump so that is why it was added. The nipple assembly is held on with a pressure nut similar to a thru hull fitting. My question is after I cut the hole in new sump what type of sealer recommended for the installation?

Secondly, I see a red hose that is not connected to anything lying along side of above. It appears to be dry for a long time and just lying there in the bilge area. I can't see where it runs to on the opposite end. Anyone know what it's for and should it be connected to something? There are no nipple cut outs opened on the OEM sump and the only lines connected are the shower drain, A/C drain, and discharge drain.

We looked at a 1999 326 Aft Cabin today (the first Carver we've looked at) and liked it very much except we were surprised that the side windows in the main salon do not open. It was noticeably warm inside the boat even after having the front hatch, rear sliding glass door, and a couple port holes open for a while. With that said, it was unusually hot for coastal San Diego today and also, I observed that the breeze was blowing straight at the side of the boat which would be that absolute worst direction given that it wasn't blowing in through the front hatch or rear slider. So, my question to anyone that owns a 326 (or any other Carver with the same configuration), does the boat seem to get adequate ventilation? Also, have you done any thing to help the situation, such as a hatch air scoop or fans?
Thanks.
Steve

Looking for air conditioning options for our 1979 carver mariner. We recently purchased our first carver and renovating the interior. We purchased a large portable ac 10,000 but but it's still stifling. It is docked in our yard but the coolest it is getting is 80 degrees. Will that change once we are on the water? Wasn't looking to spend a fortune but need something that will make the heat more manageable as two dogs and teenagers will be with us. Suggestions? We live in New York and will mostly use it at the dock slip and fire island where we can use 30 amp shore power. Thanks in advance!

I just bought a 1989 3207 Aft Cabin. It has twin 5.7 MIE Mercruisers and a 6.5 Kolan Gen Set. I found out today the battery charger is "hard wired" to the the A/C panel circuit. My question is can the charger be used while the engines are running without damaging the engine batteries, alternators (original) or the charger itself? As is stands right now, if I am on shore power or the genset the charger is on always whether the engines are running or not!!
Thank you in advance,
Chief Shack
USN (Ret)

Recently acquired a ‘99 404 and am doing some overdue TLC. Have some electrical work and need advise, Can anyone tell me what the 4 switches between the galley and the dining table operate as they are non functional atm? One has a green light to show it is activated.

Also outside in the the back cockpit there is a switch beside the sliding door; what does it operate?

Cheers

I'm in the process of buying a 95 355 aft cabin.
In my research I'm noticing that there were two wood options on the interior. I see a dark reddish wood and a blonde wood.

The boat I'm buying has dark wood. I need some advice on what that wood is, and how to refresh it. There are a few scrapes and scuffs and it's showing its age. I'm not into making it super deep gloss furniture style, just a decent gloss and fresh look.

I've searched this site and didn't see much. Any advice is appreciated.

1987 28 ft Voyager. Twin 230 hp gas. 1580 hrs. My port engine burns between 1/2 and 3/4 gal./hr more than stb. engine. Is this excessive or sort of normal?

greetings,

I have an issue with my starboard and port engine hour meters not keeping accurate hours. According to the meter, I have added 29 hours on port (this sounds correct) and only 18 on starboard.

I always run both engines, so they should be within minutes of each other.

I know you can read the actual hours off the engine but the previous owner replaced starboard meter for same concern, so obviously NOT a problem with the meter itself.

Somewhat related question, what is everyone getting economy-wise per hour? If my port meter is correct I am burning approximately 11.4 gallons per hour running at 3400 RPM. I have Mercruiser 6.2L MPI engines.

Thanks in advance!

Time to pick up this stuff if you need it. $63.97 CDN for the 5 gallon pail at Walmart Canada until Aug 9th. That would be $49.30 US