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View the latest post Attachment(s) Rain water entering 366 MY aft cabin.
- Posted by: Jaybrony » October 8th, 2023, 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
I have rain water entering the closet of my 366 Motor Yacht aft cabin. Has anyone else had this issue?
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View the latest post Attachment(s) 1984 Crusader 350 - Remote Fuel Filter replacement?
- Posted by: JeffandErin » October 8th, 2023, 7:13 pm
- Forum: Gas Engines/Transmissions
My Crusaders have the AC remote Fuel Filter Assemblies as described on page 7-6 of the Service Manual. Pic attached.
What the manual does not tell me is a part number to purchase the replacement filters.
I dont want to pull the cannister off to ttry to ID the filter - that will be my last option.
Hoping someone on this forum has the same engine / setup and can tell me what you filter you purchase / use to replace them
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View the latest post 1984 Crusader 350 - Spark Plug Recommendations
- Posted by: JeffandErin » October 8th, 2023, 5:56 pm
- Forum: Gas Engines/Transmissions
New to me 1984 3607 AC. Did my annual maintenance and replaced the spark plugs. Based upon recommendations I put in Champion RV12YC plugs
What I pulled out were Champion RV8C plugs - put in by PO
The RV8Cs were pretty black (of course, I have no idea how long there installed.
So, what are your recommendations?
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View the latest post Attachment(s) WINETRIZING!
- Posted by: tonyiiiafl » October 8th, 2023, 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Boating Discussion
the “W” word. Last weekend we moved ashore, this weekend it was water systems and A/C winterizing. Ran the water out of the tank, then blue air through the lines, Water Heater was bypassed. I am a bit anal so after lines were blown out, I o pumped pink stuff through the lines. Added 10 gallons to the water tank and ran that through. Water heater was just blown out as lots of room for anything left to expand. A/C ….well I was tired of disconnecting hoses and trying to flush with fresh water and then get pink through iit. SO, I used a 3 way ball valve and made a type of winterizing system. On one side, water flows through teh valve to the A/C pump. On other side of valve, I put a garden hose adaptor and used a washing machine hose to run fresh water through the system. NO need to run the pump. Then filled a bucket with pink, and put hose in the bucket, turned on the A/C’s and the pump sucked the pink through the lines. Used less and also no hassles disconnecting hoses and trying to keep the pump primed. i was in that bilge for longest ever 1.5 hours. I was going to do same to genset, but just didn’t have it in me. So strainer cover off, and started genset and kept strainer full with hose. Then was able to keep pouring pink and then -60 through. Overkill but used 6 gallons. The A/C new way is a better way. However, NEXT year for that one!
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View the latest post Attachment(s) 2001 356 wash down question
- Posted by: MV Necessity » October 8th, 2023, 2:19 pm
- Forum: AC/Heat, Plumbing & Sanitation
HI everyone. First time poster here. I have a new to me 2001 356. On the bow (near the anchor roller), I have a wash down outlet. (See picture 1) On the aft deck, I have another wash down outlet (see picture 2). I assume that these are fresh water wash downs because the wash down pump breaker on my 12v panel is blanked (see picture 3).
When I open these outlets, I get nothing. I have left them open hoping to have air bleed out of the lines but I still get nothing. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can get water flowing through these outlets? Am I missing a valve somewhere? I appreciate everyone’s help!
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View the latest post Leaking fuel tank
- Posted by: ZigZag » October 7th, 2023, 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
Leaking fuel tank repaired : Carver 4207 w/ CAT 3208s.
We repaired the starboard aluminum tank by installing an access plate near the aft end (transmission end). Gaining access and machining the side of the tank to receive the access plate took more time than repairing the leak itself. Once the access port was ready, we cleaned, patched and sealed the tank bottom on the inside – then closed the access port.
Access was awkward but do-able. The leak and the cause were obvious. Compared to other methods, the repair was relatively inexpensive. If the repair materials were accurately described by their manufacturers, we have high confidence in the result. If it is ever necessary, it appears that the same repair could be done on the other tank.
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Because of poor tank access at the rear of the engine, I began the job by hiring a small mechanic to remove (and eventually re-install) some engine parts -- the exhaust pipe was particularly stubborn. His labor was 6 to 8 hours.
Other than that, I did the work. My part took two weeks and about 40 hours (estimated). The cost of parts, materials and tools was under $1000.
Even with the engine parts removed, access is quite restricted -- the job is best done by someone 5’10” / 170-lbs or smaller. It will help if the repair person has considerable experience in multiple areas of boat repair.
If you would like full details, send an email request to kreed60950@gmail.com.
Bob / zigzag
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View the latest post Attachment(s) Can anyone identify this hose ?
- Posted by: JeffandErin » October 7th, 2023, 2:20 pm
- Forum: AC/Heat, Plumbing & Sanitation
I found this hose under the dinette in the same compartment that has my black water holding tank for the forward head (port side).
This hose passes through the compartment and is not part of plumbing for the forward head.
This hose passes under the dinette floor and appears to go into the same compartment as the salong AC unit underneath the forward dinette seat. However, looking in the AC compartment I cannot find this hose, so I assume that it must be under the floor supporting the AC.
Following the hose aft, it passes through the bulkhead and passes into the engine compartment (again port side).
I was unable to easily ID in the engine compartment from the center hatchway - and the Admiral has her couch over the top of the port engine hatchway.
I can move the furniture around and gain access to chase it further - was hoping that someone would know what it was for
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View the latest post Attachment(s) Looking for part
- Posted by: ColinWay » October 7th, 2023, 10:37 am
- Forum: Carver Yachts Forum - Model Discussion
I am looking for a motor and belt assembly housing for ql1200bp bow thruster made by Volvo penta.
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View the latest post Attachment(s) Repower 1999 350 Mariner
- Posted by: dlldxb » October 7th, 2023, 1:52 am
- Forum: Gas Engines/Transmissions
Hi,
I am overseas, so access to skilled service is limited. Looking for advice based on forums experience. I have a 1999 350 Mariner with twin Crusader 5.7 MPI V drive. Port engine seized. I had someone take for me to get registration done and assuming after that last run, something leaked and due to my travel schedule wasn't discovered until return and found would not turn over. FWC reservoir dry. I spoke with the shop manager at the marina I usually do my haul outs at about rebuild and repair. His comeback was startling, he didn't have any skilled petrol engine mechanics and he couldn't recommend anyone in the local market he would trust. So I am faced with either a rebuild, getting a base engine and bolting on 24 year old components, or buying 6L crusader complete drop in (I am told 5.7MPI no longer available, so latter means 2 engines). The 6L is certainly an upgrade with added FWC also to the manifolds, but do i want to spend 16K time 2 on 24 year old boat. Ordering a base engine opens up a pandora box of finding other issues with bolt on parts and availability in an area where I have been warned of lack of skill.
Note, the boat was originally on a lake, so the FWC was added after by Florida dealer, so no factory FWC. Otherwise condition of the boat is excellent.
Has anyone re-powered this era of Mariner with the newer 6L? any fit issues? I assume that crusader to crusader will have some common connections, wiring harness etc.
appreciate any feedback Thanks
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View the latest post Transporting a Carver 36 Sport Sedan Detroit to Cincinnati
- Posted by: JMGCINCY2023 » October 6th, 2023, 8:15 pm
- Forum: Carver Yachts Forum - Model Discussion
Hello, first post. We are seriously considering making an offer on a Carver 36 Sport Sedan located in the Detroit area. We would need to transport to Cincinnati. Has anyone trucked this model and what preparations need to be done prior to loading on the semi trailer. Any tips would be appreciated. We are size upgrading from a Boston Whaler 205 Conquest.
Thanks, Mike
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