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View the latest post Fuel Degradation Ethanol vs Non Ethanol vs Stabilizer


Found this video which really shows what is going on. Does last for 13 mins but well worth the watch. Definitely an eye opener to say the least. :-O

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View the latest post Attachment(s) Any Idea What This Gizmotronic Is?


Must have been a raging storm on the Eastern shore of Lake Huron. There are bits of dock, trees, surf boards you name it - any manner of flotsam imaginable has washed up.

The once sandy beach is all stones and large ones at that. The dunes and seagrass are washed to the treeline. My muskoka chairs are one with the universe now.

In all the chaos I found this thing though. Looks like it could be a boating thing but hard to tell. No markings that I can find.

I am impressed with how robust this thing is given that it must have gone through a raging storm and smashed into these rocks many times and yet still appears to function as intended.

It has two positions, both latching. Pull the ripcord and the latch will release allowing the arm to drop with a push. Same in the other direction. Not spring loaded.

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View the latest post 405 bow plowing


Hi folks,
I have. 97 Carver 405 that rides low in the bow. It plows. I have tried various rpm’s, from 1200 to 2000, and I’m told the bow is way down. The spray is nearly up to the gunnels. I,ve also been having issues with water coming into the fwd bilge. Over 6 gallons during a 6-7 hr cruise. Related? I did discover a leak in the fwd A/C condensate line to the shower sump. Hopefully I fixed that. We’ll see tomorrow.
We checked the trim tabs and have them turned up as high as they will go. I’ll adjust them up before we leave in the morning in case they drift down.
The boat has 6BTA5.9 Cummins.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Thanks for your help.
Jim

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View the latest post First time boat owner


Hello all,
Just picked up my Santa Cruz Carver today. 28’ long, 10’ beam, 7.3 Diesel engine, single screw. Boat is mechanically sound and needs some cosmetic work. Other than that, it’s just some touching up. Any recommendations that I should work on first? Also, where is the best site to purchase items or accessories specific for Carver rather than “universal”?

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View the latest post Attachment(s) 396 Aft waste tank hose access


Hello All,
I am preparing to change all the hoses to the aft waste system in my 2004 396. Two of the long hoses in the system (toilet to vacuum pump, and pumpout line) connect to PVC pipes way down in the bilge. About the only way I can see to access those fittings is to remove the port muffler. Anyone have any tricks or suggestions to avoid that big job? If I remove the cabinet next to the bed, would that give me some access?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Thatchh

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View the latest post Attachment(s) Escape window


Hello looking for some help! I’m looking for the window seal for my 1992 330 aft cabin. It’s the aft cabin escape window, it was manufactured by Taylor. I have contacted carver and Taylor no luck with them. I would like to get a replacement seal if possible or a replacement window the dimensions are 271/2 wide by 161/2 tall that is the outside dimensions. I have added some photos for a better understanding of what I need.
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View the latest post Attachment(s) Exhaust Flapper


Any one know where I can buy a replacement exhaust flapper for my '89 Carver 3607?

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View the latest post Lower Helm Parts Needed.


My boat ,a 1980 3326 Voyager. Is in need of the steering wheel and hydraulic hookup for the lower station. Everything else is there but no steering wheel.I

Anyone know of boat salvage yards in Western Lake Erie area? Maybe I can locate a 1980's Carver.

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View the latest post Expense to pro buff job


I am having an estimate done from a person to do the buff/wax job on my Mariner. Her quote will be done Friday. What do you all think would be a reasonable expense? She does a 2 or 3 step process, compounding/wax, and I have seen some boats she did. They look really nice, but they are a different brand. I usually have a pro job done every other year, and do off years myself with a one step cleaner/wax. Any input? What do you pay on the 32 -33 foot range? Thanks for the input!
8-) er

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View the latest post Potable Water Hose


This has always been a pita to say the least. In my case the hose is permanently connected to city water which gets detached from the boat and left at the dock when out cruising. I always shut the valve off when leaving the boat for the week other wise it is always on when we are at the boat or even away for a few hours running errands. that being said these cheap "RV/Marine" hoses tend to swell to the point of looking like they will explode. So I searched to find the best alternative.

I should mention it is highly recommended to install a pressure regulator at your spigot on the pedestal as many marinas do not have one. The pressures are rather high sometimes which puts unnecessary strain and creates swelling of the hose. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X4B88RF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Came across an American company by the name of Eley. The hose is definitely much better quality than anything out there in a "Drinking water Safe" type. More expensive but as with most things you get what you pay for. Just thought I would share my findings. https://www.eleyhosereels.com/collections/garden-hoses

Not sure I want to use this as my travel hose as it may not be pliable enough for my taste. I have 2, 25' 5/8" Zero-G hoses for travel which I can screw together for those long connections if required. Works very well. https://www.lowes.ca/product/garden-hos ... e3EALw_wcB

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