Hello, All from the St Louis, MO area US (Hailing Port “West Alton, MO) Proud new owner of my new to me 1986 3607 Aft. Been looking at this model on the online sites for over 10 years. My girlfriend tells me “there’s one posted on the “Riverbills site” which happens to be right in our local area. These boats were always far away, bad repair, etc. This one being local, in reasonably good condition, all systems functional, well it became time to make it happen. Thanks for all the great info you all have posted over time. This is the kind of thing we all need! Happy to be part of this.

Cheers
Bud

Upcoming project will be replacing the cushions in the dinette on our 3607. Has anyone used denim as a fabric? Pros/cons? Also, thinking of not replacing the "u" shaped cushion but just covering some body pillows or larger throw pillows. No one sits there as the bulkhead is to low. Thoughts, pros/cons?

We hauled out for the first time this week. Woohoo!

Was wondering what these circular ports were on the transom. There are two next to the throughhull for the depth finder wiring and two in between the two drives.

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Thanks

Hello, when it rains I have water that comes down in the forward holding tank area to the right of the steps to the engine room. It only does this when it rains I cannot find the leak is there a chase on the flying bridge that could be blocked?

Thank you

ALTERNATOR NEEDS REPLACEMENT: I need to replace one of my Cummins 6CTA 8.3L alternators in my Carver 455, and I have a couple of questions for anybody in the know. 1) Has anyone done this and reused the pulley? Buying one with the pulley adds almost $200. 2) Not sure of the amperage output, but I've been told it should be 130 amp? Anyone know for sure? 3) Anything else I should know about this job? Thanks!

ALTERNATOR NEEDS REPLACEMENT: I need to replace one of my Cummins 6CTA 8.3L alternators in my Carver 455, and I have a couple of questions for anybody in the know. 1) Has anyone done this and reused the pulley? Buying one with the pulley adds almost $200. 2) Not sure of the amperage output, but I've been told it should be 130 amp? Anyone know for sure? 3) Anything else I should know about this job? Thanks!

Have sailed for many years. Decided getting too old for all the line pulling. Had the carver for a year now. 2008 41 CPMY Long learning curve on the boat, especially engines and thrusters. I think almost all systems are working. Really enjoy the forum, lots to learn.

AHL

I just saw this on sale. Any thoughts? I have just the volts meter on my dc panel....
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Here’s a picture of the Chain to Anchor Connector.



Is this the correct way to make the connection between the chain and anchor?

I understand it’ll swivel and allow the anchor to be correctly positioned for the cradle. But it just looks like there’s a lot of weight placed on that bolt between the swivels. When the boat is anchored that one bolt is the weakest point.

Hi all you smart boat mechanics and suppliers. I am the owner of a 1990 model 3557 Montego.

I have a serious dilemma; I am looking for operable Carburetor to repair my generator made by Kohler. new or used (if operable and can be rebuilt is fine).
The model num is : 7.5R or 7.5R27 Serial Number: 197312
Spec is: 106276-A
Kohler part number is: 5005303 verified this in part's manual and stamp on carb.
Carb manufacturer mark is C-241227. The generator is getting a valve job and Carb is shot, no way to repair as electrolysis has eaten the air mixture shaft and the bolt. In all my years I have never seen so much damage. A rebuild kit will not fix the problem.

Please if any of you can help or point me to business to get one, I would greatly appreciate it. Kohler could not help they only make diesel generators now.
Thank you Gordon