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View the latest post Saying hello
- Posted by: 38dodge » January 8th, 2024, 3:11 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Good afternoon,
I wanted to say hello all,
I’m looking at purchasing a 1983 3607 with international 9L diesels.
Would like to see what you all think of this setup?
Thank you
Ron
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View the latest post Attachment(s) '98 355 AC V-Berth Leak
- Posted by: gmac98004 » January 6th, 2024, 11:45 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
Hi Everyone,
I have been fighting this STBD side V-Berth leak for over a year now. With the rain we've had these past few months, it seems my situation has gotten much worse.
The photos I've included show a view looking aft from the STBD side of the V-Berth. The forward head is directly behind that maple bulkhead panel. Hard to see in the photos but the black mildewey area on the bulkhead panel is significant. So we're talking more than just condensation.
Last spring, I rebedded the cleat, 2 stanchion plates and the STBD running lights all of which are above that area in the photos.
After removing the bolster shelf and the upper valance with the curtains, I was able to rule out some things but not sufficiently diagnose where the water is coming from.
Some things I've been able to rule out:
1. The oval window seal seems to be fine. The foam wall covering was dry around that entire perimeter.
2. There doesn't seem to be any trace of dampness or water intrusion from the anchor locker.
3. Using a fancy new borescope with an articulating head, I learned that there isn't much dampness on the AFT side of the bulkhead panel although it is showing some mildew.....just not as intense.
4. There seems to be some buildup of moisture on the lip near the rub rail. This makes me very nervous!
5. Although I feel and see SOME condensation, the foam wall covering UNDER each of the stanchions seems relatively dry.
So............does anyone have any advice or perhaps you've experienced a similar issue? To make matters worse, the only snow we've seen in a couple years is due next weekend! No rebedding project anytime soon!
Lastly, I bought this gem on Amazon Thursday. It arrived yesterday in time for my discovery work today. The articulating head was a serious game changer for fussing with our boat challenges! The video display is crystal clear.
https://a.co/d/5OkJoSR
Many Thanks, Greg
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View the latest post New to the Carver Family
- Posted by: Makis96 » January 1st, 2024, 9:16 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Hello everyone, I am new to this group and a new owner of a 1989 Montego 2557 and I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and share experiences and ideas.
Happy new year!
Thanks,
Tim
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View the latest post 86 4207 Galley Bilge Pump Replacement Help
- Posted by: Morningstar4207 » January 1st, 2024, 7:52 pm
- Forum: AC/Heat, Plumbing & Sanitation
Happy New Year Carver family, we have an 86 4207. We're looking to replace our galley bilge pump, it has been replaced 3 times in the two years that we've owned her. What is your favorite pump and what capacity pump do you recommend? I do not have a freshwater bladder in my galley floor if that's helpful. My layout has a larger forward head/shower and my freshwater tank is under our bed in the aft cabin. Thank you in advance!
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View the latest post Attachment(s) 396 MY Dock Side Access Door Hinges
- Posted by: Ojgami » January 1st, 2024, 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
Hi everyone! I’m a new Carver 396 owner and am trying to make a few repairs before spring. My starboard side dock access door is difficult to open and close because the hinges are bent and cracking. I can’t seem to find replacements anywhere so far. They are three-hole 4” x 3” hinges. I’ve attached a pic. Any help on sourcing a replacement would be much appreciated!
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View the latest post Adding solar on my 1999 406
- Posted by: pwillis@mail.com » December 30th, 2023, 8:30 am
- Forum: The Project Center
Hello all!! I hope everyone had a great holiday and Happy New Year. Has anyone mounted solar panels to their aft deck roof? Can you share what you did and how you did it? Panels and sizes, getting wires to the battery charger, controllers, battery types, sizes and manufacturers. Anything you can share even YouTube videos would be helpful. I'm hoping to make this my 2024 project this year!! As always, thank you for your help and comments.
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View the latest post Attachment(s) 86 3207 helm seats for sale
- Posted by: Kart113 » December 29th, 2023, 9:41 pm
- Forum: Boat Parts For Sale
I have the two guest seats from the upper helm complete with bases and deck levelers in excellent condition (no rips or tears Vinyl is in great shape) photos attached
200$ cdn for the pair
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View the latest post Fuel Filler Hose Replacement 2002 564 CPMY
- Posted by: metjr1976 » December 28th, 2023, 12:38 pm
- Forum: General Repairs & Maintenance
This is our first Carver and to our knowledge, the fuel fill hoses have not ever been replaced. We believe that they may be cracked because we smelled diesel in the salon but mostly in the aft master stateroom after about an hour after refueling. We only filled the tanks to about 2/3 full, so it isn't due to overfilling. I suspect that the hose(s) are cracked, but the access to replace them seems nearly impossible to get to. Are there any methods/tricks that I am missing to get to them? The issue seems to be particularly related to the starboard mid fuel tank. The fill hose seems to be sandwiched between the outer hull wall and the outer salon wall so that the fill opening is on the top of the railing wall...if that makes sense.
Any help would be appreciated as we really don't want to operate the vessel until this is solved!
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View the latest post Attachment(s) Looking for a source for these light switches
- Posted by: bobwhorn » December 28th, 2023, 12:23 pm
- Forum: Electrical
Light switches on a '89 Santego.
Thanks,
Bob
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View the latest post 5.7 water pump
- Posted by: Dad Joke » December 27th, 2023, 2:56 pm
- Forum: Gas Engines/Transmissions
I have a 3207 with two 5.7L inboards, using fresh water (closed circuit) cooling. Do I need engine
water pumps from Crusader or will automotive application suffice?
Thanks
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