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View the latest post 1986 3207 swim platform load limit
- Posted by: Kart113 » August 7th, 2023, 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
hi all, new owner of a lovely 86 3207 just wondering what the weight limit is on factory swim platform
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View the latest post Not engaging into gear right away
- Posted by: Lisasammy » August 7th, 2023, 7:17 pm
- Forum: Gas Engines/Transmissions
I have a 1990 Carver santego with twin volvo pentas. Shifting into neutral has always been tricky. It's almost like I have to shift past neutral first before it will go into neutral but I just got used to doing that. Now a new problem that just happened, is when going into reverse it didn't engage right away until I gave it more throttle then it made a loud slam into gear. The first time I noticed something wasn't right is when I was pulling in my slip and put the port engine into reverse, in and out quickly just to slow me down, and it didn't go into gear so I quickly through the starboard engine in reverse. Has anyone else had this problem or know what it could be. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Lisa
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View the latest post Carver 396 Throttle Cable Length
- Posted by: jfwatson3 » August 7th, 2023, 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
I have a 2000 Carver 396 / Cummins 5.9L that will need throttle cables replaced. I can’t find any markings at helm end or engine end that indicate length. Anyone have insights on the lengths of the four cables? They seem to be 10-32 ends (rather than 1/4-28). Was trying to avoid pulling one to measure before ordering replacements. Thanks in advance.
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View the latest post engine compartment vent
- Posted by: Crowbar » August 7th, 2023, 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
looking for a source for the side hull vent w/ 7 ports. approx. 17 1/4 " long x 2 7/16" wide. white ABS. for a 1987 28ft. voyager
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View the latest post Attachment(s) 1987 Carver 3697 Mariner Props
- Posted by: carver3697'87 » August 7th, 2023, 8:45 am
- Forum: Carver Yachts Forum - Model Discussion
Hello! I am the new owner of a 1987 3697. I have done lots of work on the boat thus far and use it every weekend.
This sunday I hit something (probably a rock) and damaged a prop based on vibration after the hit. I will go under the boat in the next week and check the shaft, rudders,etc. and see what props are on the boat and make sure nothing else got hurt. I am interested in the stock proppeller size pitch and bore to see if I can find a spare set. What were the "stock" Props? Thanks!
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View the latest post Head Vacuum Pump Generator Drive Motor Part Number
- Posted by: Barnaclebill » August 7th, 2023, 8:39 am
- Forum: AC/Heat, Plumbing & Sanitation
The Head Vacuum Pump Generator Drive Motor is bad The label say Leeson, Model:985.018.iso, catalog number:600342711.
Anybody know where can get this motor?
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View the latest post Attachment(s) Bilge Blowers
- Posted by: TruckerTim » August 6th, 2023, 2:24 pm
- Forum: Carver Yachts Forum - Model Discussion
I have a 2000 450 Voyager and none of the blowers are working. Engines on or off, no air flow. Breakers in the salon panel all show on bilge blowers # thru 4 on and not tripped. I crawled behind the starboard fuel tank and I can see the ducts running the the engine bulkhead, but don't see anything that looks like a fan or blower motor. I do see a white, round connection, slightly larger than the duct... Is that the motor?? Thanks
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View the latest post Vacuflush Pump Leaking
- Posted by: TruckerTim » August 6th, 2023, 10:35 am
- Forum: AC/Heat, Plumbing & Sanitation
Appears the top of my vacuflush pump is leaking and shooting water and "stuff" everywhere. Is there a seal at the plunger that may be causing the the issue?
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View the latest post Spring loaded pin for boarding gate - 396 Aft Cabin
- Posted by: tgebler » August 6th, 2023, 10:10 am
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
I have lost the pin which locks the boarding gate from the cockpit to the swim platform. Any idea where I can find a replacement?
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View the latest post Heat shield
- Posted by: Ctmangrum » August 5th, 2023, 11:10 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
Anyone have a recommondation for a heat shield wrap? USCG approved of course.
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