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by CYO Admin » January 30th, 2013, 9:07 am » in Introduce Yourself!

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Anybody else have one of these?

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by Tbw5959 » February 18th, 2022, 12:54 pm

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So, on this new-to-us 2004 466, 'discovered' this Newmar box mounted on the forward engine room bulkhead, switched 'off'.

Previous owner says...
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April 25th, 2022, 5:04 pm
Battery charger only charging Genet battery?

Last post by Dark Horse « April 19th, 2022, 9:12 am
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by Dark Horse » January 15th, 2022, 10:02 am

Hello all, I have a 2001 Mariner 350. It has 2 main batteries and 1 battery for the generator.
Recently the engines would not turn over so I replaced...
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April 19th, 2022, 9:12 am
Solar and battery condition

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by tonyiiiafl » April 17th, 2022, 5:46 pm

Ready to launch when they say it is my time. HOWEVER, I hooked up the batteries today. They were reading 12.7 volts and at 75%. Turned on the solar...

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April 17th, 2022, 5:46 pm
Bowthruster and 24 v charger

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by tonyiiiafl » February 18th, 2022, 9:32 pm

I pushed the button on the side shifter bow thruster. Even though the SS340 was rated for my 390CPMY, upon many discussions here and with the vendor...
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April 10th, 2022, 2:06 pm
Salon lights

Last post by Viper « April 4th, 2022, 10:16 am
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by mitchellp » March 18th, 2022, 8:08 am

I have 1989 38 aft Carver. My salon lights tucked above the windows don't work. replaced bulb - no help. The previous owner removed one of the...

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April 4th, 2022, 10:16 am
Re: 1986 +/- 28' Voyager Electrical System

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by Bobert » April 2nd, 2022, 3:30 pm

I have a 1986 28' Voyager with what I believe to be an OEM charger/inverter system as follows:
West Marine/Xantek Charger Inverter with a Heart...

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April 2nd, 2022, 3:30 pm
Bulbs for Salon Lights

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by SFDOBBINS » March 29th, 2022, 9:45 pm

I have a 2001 450 Pilothouse. Has anyone found a LED bulb for the overhead salon lights?

Thanks,
Steve

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March 31st, 2022, 4:41 pm
Shore Power question

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by captainndiet » January 10th, 2017, 5:22 pm

2002 380 Santego. All year long when we would leave the boat at the marina. I would shut my battery switch off. A/C would stay running if I left it...
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March 31st, 2022, 8:17 am
Solved

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March 17th, 2022, 6:00 pm
Fuse Box

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by 1993Carver » February 25th, 2022, 4:01 pm

I have a 1993 Carver 280, dual helms, VP engines and outdrives. i am having trouble locating a fuse box. Does anyone know? Thanks Rick

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March 5th, 2022, 7:40 pm
Kohler generator for dummies, questions

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by glazingguru » June 10th, 2014, 6:00 pm

Hi,
Because we are usually in the slip when we need power, I have yet to need my generator. I have started it a few times and will make a habit out...
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March 2nd, 2022, 11:25 am
Kohler 10eozd Generator Under Voltage Code

Last post by Rocketman « March 2nd, 2022, 7:16 am
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by Rocketman » March 1st, 2022, 7:58 am

Kohler 10eozd diesel gen set is setting under voltage code when first cranked and shutting down.
If I keep trying to crank, it will eventually (after...

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March 2nd, 2022, 7:16 am
2000 Carver Voyager 450 Electrical Drawing DC Alternators

Last post by bud37 « February 16th, 2022, 11:44 am
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by Sgodfrey » November 18th, 2021, 12:53 pm

Hello -

I have a 2000 Carver 450 with twin 6CTA.

Have digital volt meters install on all batteries. The system is simple and appears to be stock...

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February 16th, 2022, 11:44 am
1993 Kohler 6.5CZ23 only runs while holding start button

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by jeffnnoble » July 27th, 2021, 7:54 am

Thanks for reading.
Here is the story. Out on the water genny running fine for about 5 hours start the main engines to head back to the slip, (about...
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February 5th, 2022, 5:16 pm
Alternator Upgrade, Crusader 6.0 MPI CES

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by kwkirkwood » January 29th, 2022, 12:59 am

I'm about to have an extensive electrical power upgrade performed on my 2012 41 CMY. New LiFePO4 house bank, Victron Inverter/Charger, Solar panels,...

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February 3rd, 2022, 6:51 pm
Montego electric question

Last post by km1125 « January 3rd, 2022, 9:12 am
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by Kman1958 » January 2nd, 2022, 2:13 pm

I have a 1987 foot Montego doing a complete restoration on. A few simple questions on light switches.

I have power to it but interior lights not...

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January 3rd, 2022, 9:12 am
Inverter and transfer switch

Last post by Tireless « December 27th, 2021, 3:40 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » December 26th, 2021, 5:38 pm

Thinking of installing an inverter with a transfer switch. now I have twin 30A shore power, a genset ans solar connected to the house bank, where the...

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December 27th, 2021, 3:40 pm
Isolation transformers

Last post by km1125 « December 23rd, 2021, 10:56 am
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by Charleigh » December 22nd, 2021, 11:25 pm

Does anyone know how to replace the electrical system in a 2005 56 voyager so that a 30 amp imput Will power up the electrical panels?

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December 23rd, 2021, 10:56 am
New Boat Owner - Need help with kohler Generator.

Last post by km1125 « December 10th, 2021, 11:34 am
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by mobinakhtar » June 13th, 2019, 11:23 am

Hello folks, I am very new to yachts and generators. I recently purchased 2003 Carver 396 aft which is equipped with a 10KW Kohler 4-cyl generator. I...
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December 10th, 2021, 11:34 am
Replacement LED 12v Salon Ceiling Lighting Pucks

Last post by M. Cote « December 2nd, 2021, 7:05 pm
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by Midnightsun » November 23rd, 2021, 7:00 am

This keeps coming up so figured I should make a post directing other to what is available today as for the those crumbling ceiling fixtures on many...

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December 2nd, 2021, 7:05 pm
Shore power question

Last post by bud37 « November 7th, 2021, 7:46 pm
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by KnotSure » November 6th, 2021, 11:29 pm

Hey gang, please bear with me as I'm a new owner (1996 455 Aft Cabin) and still trying to figure out some basics. Among the many issues I'm trying to...
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November 7th, 2021, 7:46 pm
Rocker switch cover

Last post by Viper « November 1st, 2021, 7:21 am
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by mitchellp » October 23rd, 2021, 5:59 am

Hi,
I have to replace a engine room rocker switch, in the process of getting the switch out of the wall plate, the wall plate broke in half.
Having...

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November 1st, 2021, 7:21 am
At my wit’s end! Carver 390 CPMY outside outlet dead!

Last post by g36 « October 23rd, 2021, 10:36 pm
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by boatingbob » December 7th, 2018, 5:28 pm

Hi Guys!

Hope you can help: I have a 1994 Carver 390 CPMY. It’s Christmastime, and I have lights up on my boat. I’d like to simply plug them into...

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October 23rd, 2021, 10:36 pm
battery / dc layout

Last post by Bentone23 « October 23rd, 2021, 4:51 pm
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by aloysius » September 20th, 2020, 8:01 pm

I have a carver 2000 406 aft cabin and am trying to get a wiring diagram for the batteries. I have 4 batteries that feed the boats systems. I have a...

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October 23rd, 2021, 4:51 pm
breakers

Last post by kinroshad « October 23rd, 2021, 3:39 pm
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by kinroshad » October 23rd, 2021, 11:04 am

on the main breaker there is one breaker marked waste treatment FWD anyone know what this switch is for Just bought the
1986 3607 and would like to...

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