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View the latest post Attachment(s) Checking Vdrive fluid?
- Posted by: Boathooked » December 22nd, 2014, 10:10 am
- Forum: Gas Engines/Transmissions
So I believe I am rather low on the port engine Vdrive. It says to check the transmission fluid at operating temperature. The problem is I am concerned I am really low and want to add oil now and then check.
Anyone have any idea how much transmission fluid one should have in a cold Vdrive on a 1998 Carver 355?
Thanks.
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View the latest post carver 2157 help
- Posted by: italyraf » December 21st, 2014, 5:10 am
- Forum: Carver Yachts Forum - Model Discussion
Hello I.m Italian, excuse me for my terrible Emglish, I have a problem, I bought an carver 2157 with volvo penta 4.3 205 hp duo prop, the problem is little power, I must change the engine but I don't have idea the max power in the boat dts.
Originaly is engined by mercruiser 4.3 or 5.7 260 or volvo 4.3 for change engine without change the drive the best think is put in a volvo 5.7 but have 270 hp ...is correct?
Thank you and best regards
Raffaele from Italy
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View the latest post Head Gasket replacement
- Posted by: Bella Notte » December 16th, 2014, 12:42 pm
- Forum: Gas Engines/Transmissions
Bella Notte is a 1979 voyager 3326 with Crusader 350 engines.
Has anyone replace the head gaskets on a 79 350 engine?
I had a marine mechanic look at it and he said he would be glad to do it, that was 3 months ago. So now I'm going to try it myself and I was wondering if there were any tricks of the trade that might help and make it easier. I'm planning to do it with the engine still in the boat.
As the boat is on the hard in Maine it will be April before it is warm enough to make this repair any help or suggestions willl be greatly appreciated.
Marine mechanics in this area are very few and far between.
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View the latest post Looking to buy spare props for 2001 506
- Posted by: Lyndon670 » December 15th, 2014, 2:42 pm
- Forum: Boat Parts For Sale
Looking for a spare set for my 506, size is 30 X 34.
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View the latest post Inverter location
- Posted by: eowens » December 5th, 2014, 5:09 pm
- Forum: Electrical
Does anyone have a later model 360 Mariner with an inverter/charger and if so where is it located?
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View the latest post sterring wheel hub spline
- Posted by: bobfino » December 1st, 2014, 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
Hello, want to replace my steering wheel on my 2005 Carver 396. Before I remove it I was hoping to buy the replacement wheel first. Does anybody have the information on the spline size? I am thinking like most 3/4 tapered. Thanks
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View the latest post 366 in semi-rough weather?
- Posted by: libertas » December 1st, 2014, 8:38 am
- Forum: Carver Yachts Forum - Model Discussion
I am very seriously considering the purchase of a 2003 366 for use in the northeast (coastal cruising). I anticipate going from new york harbor through long island sound out to block island and on to nantucket sound. Also, maybe from new york harbor south to LBI. Our family is quite seaworthy, and have been out in some pretty good blows (with a reasonable craft - mostly sail). The 366 really seems to fit our needs as far as space goes, but I am concerned about the flat deadrise (something like 18 degrees according some sites).
I took one out for a seatrial, but it was a pretty calm day so I didn't get much opportunity to test its seaworthyness out - other than criss-crossing its own wake. I don't think it is realistic to get a seatrial in the conditions I am concerned about - it was like pulling teeth just to get it out on a flat day.
Can anyone give me some real world information on how this handles in afternoon seas? 2-4 foot swells with whitecaps? crossing a ferry wake?
Anyone have experience with one of these in the areas I mentioned?
I really want to buy the boat, but I also don't want to get stuck at the dock just because of an afternoon chop.
I'm not talking about taking it out in a gale, just your everyday summer chop.
Is this really just a lake and river boat?
Thanks in advance.
- Capt. Rob
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View the latest post thinking of buying a 1996 455 motoryacht
- Posted by: cmdr61 » November 29th, 2014, 8:04 am
- Forum: General Boating Discussion
Thinking of buying a 1996 455 motoryacht with 420 cat 3126 engines with 800+hours on it,does anyone have any info on these
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View the latest post Plumbing Photos
- Posted by: 3807Guy » November 25th, 2014, 1:00 am
- Forum: AC/Heat, Plumbing & Sanitation
Looking for photos of plumbing lines from heads to holding tanks including the "Y" valve setup. Thanks!
Forgot to add that our boat is 1987 3807.
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View the latest post Carver 3807 TV antenna
- Posted by: Bees Nest » November 24th, 2014, 11:53 am
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
I'm a new owner of a 1990 38' aft cabin. Is there a factory installed TV antenna? If so, where is it located? If not, where does the antenna wire into the amplifier go to?
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