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- Posted by: RyDrew » August 24th, 2025, 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
I am making a a deposit on a 2004 36 Mariner this week. Is there a good source for owners manuals or crusader 5.7 service manuals? I looked for a files section and tried to search but was unable to find.
Thanks
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View the latest post Transmission fill tube
- Posted by: RyDrew » August 24th, 2025, 12:46 pm
- Forum: Gas Engines/Transmissions
I am making a a deposit on a 2004 36 Mariner this week. I'd like to do engine oil and transmission oil samples. Is the Transmission fill tube easily accessible or do I need to have the marina do it?
Thank you
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View the latest post A/C Registers in master berth 36 Mariner
- Posted by: RyDrew » August 24th, 2025, 12:43 pm
- Forum: AC/Heat, Plumbing & Sanitation
I am making a a deposit on a 2004 36 Mariner. We went through the boat pretty well but could not find any A/C registers in the master berth. Does it have them? If not, how does it get cool with the doors closed. I'd like to know the answer before the survey.
Thank You,
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View the latest post Attachment(s) Water pump Ford 302
- Posted by: hlfm » August 24th, 2025, 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
When do you rebuild or replace a water pump. The one in question is less than 4 years, low mileage. Impeller looks good but realized yesterday the sea strainer was backward, and engine over heating. Took apart the pump to check impeller but the pump metal looks awful impeller fine ther is probably rusted grit in the bearings? I replaced the port side last year, just wondering if there is a rebuild option rather than new pump. Mechanic had put the pump on backward, makes me wonder about the sea strainer. Doing my own from here out.
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- Posted by: Ric » August 24th, 2025, 12:14 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Hell, I’m new to any forum. I apologize in advance if I post something in the wrong place.
Occupation: Retired
Boat: 1995 Carver 440 Aft Cabin
Propulsion: 2ea Caterpillar 3116
Set to close by mid-September.
The vessel is turnkey, but I'm a little dubious of Cat marine engines. Thoughts?
I look forward to learning from you guys.
Thanks!!
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View the latest post Carver 405 or 406
- Posted by: VicB » August 22nd, 2025, 2:36 pm
- Forum: Carver Yachts Forum - Model Discussion
We currently have a 3807 and have been looking to upgrade to a 405 or 406 with diesels. Our search has been going for a year and a half. Seems we are always a week late or in one case too dumb to know a great deal when we saw it. The latest one we found that checks all the boxes and is not yet under contract is a 2002 and has TAMD Volvo engines. I’d always heard those were good engines until they are not. I had a Volvo gasser in a ski boat and it was great, but it never needed anything other than normal maintenance. We assumed we’d find one with Cummins but here we are. What’s good and what’s bad? Should we keep looking just based on engine brand? We are in north west Alabama. I don’t think there’s much support for any diesel, but especially a Volvo here locally. So far, we’ve done all the work on our crusaders and velvet drives ourselves, including both transmission rebuilds, but I don’t have any diesel experience yet. Please let me know your thoughts.
Thanks Vic
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View the latest post Hi from the PNW
- Posted by: cdupont91 » August 21st, 2025, 4:58 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
I'm in the process of vetting and purchasing a 2000 396 with Cummins diesels. I've found over the years the best source for ANY vehicle is the forums- they aren't tryna sell you anything, people are candid with advice/concerns/areas to look at. So, with that- hoping with the vast amount of expertise someone can help me. I just registered, so will be sure to check out the various topics pertaining to this. Thanks in advance!
Chris
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View the latest post Do I need dual shore power cables?
- Posted by: 757 » August 20th, 2025, 2:51 pm
- Forum: Carver Yachts Forum - Model Discussion
I'm thinking about moving my 1990 3607 aft cabin to a slip with only a single 50amp shore power connection. My current setup has dual 30amp connections. It's been this way since I purchased the boat "as is"
My question is will the single source 50amp work?
Thanks
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View the latest post Attachment(s) Need help to reconnect alarm
- Posted by: Punch'Eau » August 18th, 2025, 11:38 am
- Forum: Carver Yachts Forum - Model Discussion
Hi all, I want my alarm to sound when I turn the key of each engine ON but the previous owner disconnected a terminal (purple wire) on the 2 buzzers behind the helm. Can anybody help me please? It s a 2000 350 Mariner.
Or anybody have the electrical schematic?
Thanks
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View the latest post Hello all
- Posted by: Dochunt » August 17th, 2025, 11:03 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Good day all,
I have a 1983 3607 aft cabin and it does not have a swim ladder. Just bought the boat. Can anybody recommend a place I can find the swim ladder? Have an awesome day.
Blair
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