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View the latest post Best place to order Carver parts
- Posted by: SomeDayCame » October 23rd, 2014, 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
I am looking to pick up a rebuild kit or specific parts for my windshield wipers. They are leaking water. I know the seals need replacing but also the port side does not work so may need to replace. Anyway, looking for some advice on where best to do the research to buy the parts. Ideas? Thanks
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View the latest post Solid or Cored Hull
- Posted by: Brianna » October 22nd, 2014, 10:02 am
- Forum: Carver Yachts Forum - Model Discussion
I am considering the purchase of a 1977 Mariner 33 but I have a few questions.
For some reason there are 3 of them for sale in my immediate area. All for $3,500 or less.
First of all, are there some big known problems with the 1977s that they are so inexpensive compared to other Carvers?
With proper maintenance is it likely that the chevy 350s are still in serviceable shape?
Most importantly, does anyone know whether the hull (below the water line) was still solid glass core or was Carver already using balsa core in 1977?
That will be the deal-breaker for me. I can rebuild the interior and rebuild the engines, but I don't want to get involved with a possibly soggy balsa-cored hull.
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View the latest post introducing myself
- Posted by: scoobychonx » October 16th, 2014, 3:16 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
hi all my name is lee and im from a place called wath upon dearne south yorkshire england. i am going through the purchasing of a 1991 carver 36 aft cabin with cummins 6bta diesel engines. does anyone have any info on this particular model. kind regards lee
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View the latest post Attachment(s) Seawolf 520 Windlass wiring issue
- Posted by: Carlo » October 14th, 2014, 7:35 pm
- Forum: Electrical
Can anyone help me figure out what the item circled in yellow is in my windlass (Seawolf 520) wiring? Thanks in advance for your help.
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View the latest post Fore to Aft Holding Tank Crossflow
- Posted by: crquisto » October 14th, 2014, 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
When I bought my 2000 Carver 406, one of the first things I did was have the holding tanks pumped out. I noted that the forward Tankwatch III was not giving and indications while the aft tank showed empty when pumped out. I decided to used the forward head/tank only with RV Digest-It in an attempt to clean up the switches on the Tankwatch. After a short while, I got a mid-level light on the aft holding tank. The aft head had not been used. After watching this through several pumpouts and opening the forward holding tank, I've determined that my forward tank is likely draining to the aft holding tank by gravity. Having chased down the sanitary hoses, the only way I see for this to be possible is if the y-valve by the overboard discharge pump has failed and is allowing forward to aft flow. Has anyone ever heard of this? Should I just replace the y-valve? It doesn't turn anyway, but I never pump overboard, so I wouldn't need to replace it for that reason. Cost is not an issue - just hoping to avoid the dreaded onboard sewage spill.
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View the latest post Raymarine E127 Question
- Posted by: mikeK » October 14th, 2014, 12:44 pm
- Forum: Electronics & Navigation
I recently purchased a Raymarine E127 chart plotter. Unfortunately it doesn't contain a port to connect a remote buzzer or alarm speaker so I can hear the anchor drift alarm or radar proximity alarm when I'm in the aft berth sleeping.
Has anybody figured out a "work around" for this?
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View the latest post Attachment(s) RPM VS Knots
- Posted by: bobfino » October 10th, 2014, 1:49 pm
- Forum: Diesel Engines/Transmissions
Hello, I have new to me the 2005 Carver 396MY with the D6 Diesel 370 inboards. Trying to get a feel with other owners on what they are seeing for optimum RPMs and Knots or MPH.
Thanks for the help.
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View the latest post Attachment(s) 450 Voyager Propellers
- Posted by: ajones05446 » October 10th, 2014, 10:25 am
- Forum: Boat Parts For Sale
I have a pair of new Michigan Wheel DQX 4 blade Nibral propellers for sale.
PN # 760018 28 R 31 2 1/2" shaft NI Cup 5
PN # 760019 28 L 31 2 1/2" shaft NI Cup 5
This is a matching pair brand new retail $4285.00 each sale price $5000.00 pair or best offer.
Contact AJ 802-999-7968
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View the latest post Carver 27 Santego (1987) Winterization Cover
- Posted by: PhotoHog » October 10th, 2014, 8:59 am
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
Hey fellow Carver owners
Our first season with our Carver 27 Santego has come to an end - sadly. We got the boat in July and have been enjoying it immensely. Now it's time to winterize. My mechanic is taking care of the engines, I will do the plumbing. I am looking for suggestions for winter covering. Our Yacht Club only has outdoor storage and I am looking at a tarp covering that would allow me to still access the boat during the winter to do some tinkering...
I was thinking of installing a ridge along the centre line - most likely a 2x4 supported with a stand on the bow, a centre support on the fly bridge and a third support on the back deck. Then use 1" pvc piping for the ribs. I would drill holes in the ridge board, and then bend the pvc down to the gunnels. Then a tarp over the whole boat. Just wondering if this makes sense? My biggest concern is protecting the flybridge area mainly from raccoons. Any suggestions?
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View the latest post Running on one engine
- Posted by: nolacarver » October 9th, 2014, 4:14 pm
- Forum: Gas Engines/Transmissions
Does anyone have an opinion about slow speed cruising on one engine for economical purpose ? I heard some say it is bad for the dead gear box . thanks for any advice!
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