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1990 3807 Head Fresh Water Pump

Last post by Viper « July 14th, 2025, 11:19 am
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by chuck1869 » July 12th, 2025, 2:17 pm

Hello All. First time posting here. We just purchased this boat about 5 weeks ago. The head bowls both were turning grey with water standing in them....

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July 14th, 2025, 11:19 am
shore water filter

Last post by gcmiller « July 13th, 2025, 10:17 pm
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by gcmiller » July 9th, 2025, 2:04 pm

We have a 1997 405 that we have had for three years.
We only use the shore water hook up and the on board water tank is basically empty.
We have...
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July 13th, 2025, 10:17 pm
396 a/c discharge problem?

Last post by km1125 « July 13th, 2025, 7:37 pm
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by paulmadore » July 7th, 2020, 1:03 pm

I've been chasing an issue with water in my bilge that seems to point to my a/c units. In troubleshooting this problem I decided to verify the...
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July 13th, 2025, 7:37 pm
Vacuflush Toilet Seal Recommendation

Last post by Midnightsun « July 11th, 2025, 5:23 pm

by Midnightsun » July 11th, 2025, 5:23 pm

I installed these in both heads 10 years ago. This season our master head started a slow leak causing the water to empty out of the bowl and...

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July 11th, 2025, 5:23 pm
Salon AC does not have cold air

Last post by tgebler « July 7th, 2025, 11:34 am
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by tgebler » June 30th, 2025, 9:05 am

My 2000 396 Aft Cabin has three AC units. Two of the three work fine but the salon AC runs and blows air but it is not cold. Any suggestions?

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July 7th, 2025, 11:34 am
capacitor replacement 05 Carver 36m Dometic ac

Last post by tomschauer « June 19th, 2025, 10:20 pm
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by JRoberts » June 19th, 2025, 5:42 pm

I am trying to fix ac unit, and believe that the capacitor may be the issue, only problem is I'm having trouble finding it on the ac unit.

that is...

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June 19th, 2025, 10:20 pm
Blower Motor Replacement Tips on 36M

Last post by KyleR « June 16th, 2025, 7:57 pm
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by JRoberts » June 14th, 2025, 4:59 pm

Hi y'all,

I've got a 36M with the factory 12,000 BTU AC unit under forward stateroom bed (Picture of it: ), and the blower motor is breathing it's...

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June 16th, 2025, 7:57 pm
Norcold DE0061 Refer repair/upgrade

Last post by Pura Vida « June 5th, 2025, 6:38 pm

by Pura Vida » June 5th, 2025, 6:38 pm

Sharing my learnings and solution to recent refer issue:
I bought a battery power supply/inverter:

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After running the refer from...

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June 5th, 2025, 6:38 pm
Where is AC strainers on 406

Last post by g36 « May 29th, 2025, 7:18 am
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by Trout_bum » May 28th, 2025, 10:26 pm

Hi,

I searched posts but didn't see this question asked. I have a 406 and am looking for the AC Strainers. I see one in the forward bilge. Is that...

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May 29th, 2025, 7:18 am
Head maintenance

Last post by tomschauer « May 22nd, 2025, 9:18 pm
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by wbriese76 » May 21st, 2025, 12:25 pm

The head seems to be original. Looks like 1985 with a full handle pump. I am having problems with the water going down slowly but pumping pulls water...

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May 22nd, 2025, 9:18 pm
How to access head faucets in Marquis 550

Last post by km1125 « May 20th, 2025, 11:38 am
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by warwickmom » May 19th, 2025, 2:10 pm

We own a 2024 Marquis 500 SB. After dewinterization, we turned on water pump and 2 of our sinks (VIP and guest stateroom) head faucets won't turn...

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May 20th, 2025, 11:38 am
Hot water heater leak

Last post by Carverlvr2 « May 15th, 2025, 6:06 pm
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by wgcdc » February 5th, 2023, 6:02 pm

Hi folks, this is my first post on the forum. I purchased a 2003 366 Carver a little over a year ago and I am updating and cleaning up issues. My hot...
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May 15th, 2025, 6:06 pm
AC - Adding a relay to feed the AC water pump - Alarm

Last post by kgarguilo « May 1st, 2025, 7:42 pm
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by kgarguilo » April 11th, 2025, 4:42 pm

Hello everyone, just made it to Mobile AL this week in my Carver from Chattanooga TN. Great trip!

Looking for info on a relay to use (in front /...

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May 1st, 2025, 7:42 pm
Boat Stink: The tale as old as time

Last post by Yoeman « April 18th, 2025, 7:39 pm
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by Alastair MacGregor » January 28th, 2025, 1:24 am

So, since we took ownership of our 1999 445 (Diesel) we have had some Stink issues in both head areas and under the galley sink. We removed and...
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Last post by Yoeman View the latest post
April 18th, 2025, 7:39 pm
Water Inlet/Regulator Replacement

Last post by paulr « April 13th, 2025, 11:07 am
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by wsp2 » April 11th, 2025, 3:18 pm

I need to replace the water inlet, but unfortunately the replacement is slightly larger than the previous one. Jabsco for some reason decided to...

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Last post by paulr View the latest post
April 13th, 2025, 11:07 am
Dual Zone HVAC problems

Last post by buster53 « April 12th, 2025, 8:36 am
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by Aflix » March 29th, 2025, 8:46 am

HI

I have a Carver 33e aft cabin (1992) - the master state room cooling works fine, both water pumps also are working, but the salon system isn't...
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Last post by buster53 View the latest post
April 12th, 2025, 8:36 am
Norcold fridge short cycling

Last post by camsaure@aol.com « March 6th, 2025, 2:23 am
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by camsaure@aol.com » July 2nd, 2024, 12:07 am

According to the paperwork with the Mariner boat it had a model DE828. But now I pulled the fridge and it appears to have been replaced.. The one I...
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March 6th, 2025, 2:23 am
1987 Mariner AC

Last post by Pura Vida « February 16th, 2025, 11:09 am
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by Ray.spahn » February 15th, 2025, 7:54 pm

Can anyone tell me how to get to the A/C unit on 32ft Mariner without taking the cabinets out?

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February 16th, 2025, 11:09 am
Purging Fresh Water Holding Tank

Last post by MCADRG « February 8th, 2025, 9:04 am
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by MCADRG » February 1st, 2025, 9:00 am

I have a 1991 Carver 3698 aft cabin. I need some help to understand the best way to clean/purge and discharge my freshwater holding tank. Thanks.

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Last post by MCADRG View the latest post
February 8th, 2025, 9:04 am
1977 Carver 2276 sink water stoage

Last post by km1125 « January 27th, 2025, 1:12 pm
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by sdsurf » January 26th, 2025, 9:38 am

Good Morning

I have a 1977 Carver 2276 in great condition but missing a few items. It has two sinks, one in the Galley and one in the head. I am...

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Last post by km1125 View the latest post
January 27th, 2025, 1:12 pm
Decommission Red Dot on 355?

Last post by gmac98004 « January 17th, 2025, 8:40 pm
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by gmac98004 » December 30th, 2024, 11:09 pm

Hello Team,

I am seriously considering removing our Red Dot heater and replacing with a more useful Webasto or Wallas system on our 355. Would be...

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January 17th, 2025, 8:40 pm
Fresh water leak on a 445

Last post by Viper « January 14th, 2025, 9:03 am
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by Alastair MacGregor » December 7th, 2024, 4:32 pm

I am new to the forum so bear with me. Purchased a 1999 445 3 months ago and have found a fresh water leak slowly filing my aft bilge. The pressure...
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Last post by Viper View the latest post
January 14th, 2025, 9:03 am
406 Washer/Dryer Install Location

Last post by pps2112 « December 25th, 2024, 3:33 pm
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by pps2112 » December 24th, 2024, 2:58 pm

I have a client interested in a 2002 Carver 406. They are interested in having a washer/dryer installed. I have seen on the 430s that a washer combo...

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December 25th, 2024, 3:33 pm
Washer/Dryer Removal

Last post by wdbox « December 8th, 2024, 8:19 am
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by wsp2 » August 26th, 2024, 4:01 pm

We're wanting to remove the washer/dryer combo unit from our 1995 Carver 440 aft cabin. It looks like it's walled in there pretty good though. Has...

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December 8th, 2024, 8:19 am
Black tank vent filter.

Last post by Notsooowicked « November 30th, 2024, 12:24 pm
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by Notsooowicked » November 28th, 2024, 1:56 am

Hi All,

I recently bought a 2000 396 and have been working on getting her back in order after a few years of neglect. Can anyone please tell me...

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November 30th, 2024, 12:24 pm

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