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by CYO Admin » January 30th, 2013, 9:07 am » in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome to CarverYachtOwners.com!

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Carver 404 Flybridge bimini to hard top?

Last post by Cooler « February 20th, 2019, 11:51 am
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by PJHoffnet » December 18th, 2016, 7:16 pm

Has anyone ever done the switch? In all the boats I've ever sailed upon the Bimini has added a lot of noise with flappin' and rattlin'.

Thanks in...

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February 20th, 2019, 11:51 am
Cooktop replacement

Last post by darrenlife « February 11th, 2019, 8:34 am
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by darrenlife » February 8th, 2019, 8:31 am

My original Princess Ceran 3-burner cooktop has one defective burner and would like replace it with an induction cooktop. The existing cutout is...
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February 11th, 2019, 8:34 am
Storage Box on Swim Platform

Last post by tgebler « February 6th, 2019, 4:53 pm
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by bobfino » March 27th, 2014, 3:53 pm

I have the 2005 Carver 396. On the swim platform there is a storage/dock box that I feel is in the way. I have a dock box on the dock so I really...

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February 6th, 2019, 4:53 pm
396 ES TV amplifier/power supply

Last post by DanM « February 4th, 2019, 8:35 pm
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by DanM » January 23rd, 2019, 6:34 am

I am replacing the TV antenna on our 2004 396ES and I am wondering if anyone knows where Carver located the amplifier/power supply on this model? It...

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February 4th, 2019, 8:35 pm
Makrolon VR experience anyone

Last post by Cooler « January 30th, 2019, 11:18 am
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by cpoint » January 28th, 2019, 2:09 pm

Hi to all. Been awhile since I posted anything. We replaced our vinyl windows on the carver 356 last year, must have gotten the wrong vinyl, they...

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January 30th, 2019, 11:18 am
Installation of Hurley H2o Davit on Santego 380

Last post by Derailed « December 14th, 2018, 6:27 am
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by KeithMarcy » November 28th, 2018, 4:36 pm

I am installing a new Hurley h20 daivt on my Carver Santego 380 next week. Was looking for to see if anyone has done this before and if so, looking...

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December 14th, 2018, 6:27 am
I've either made a horrible decision or a great investment

Last post by pepmyster « December 14th, 2018, 4:39 am
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by anothernewb » November 20th, 2015, 1:00 am

In my 32 years of life I have been smart enough to rent or borrow other peoples boats despite being a certified marine mechanic... until now.

The...
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December 14th, 2018, 4:39 am
Carver 355 Port Side Bunk bed in forward stateroom

Last post by Viper « December 9th, 2018, 10:38 pm
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by tsclarke33 » December 8th, 2018, 6:47 pm

I am looking at several Carver boats for sale and a few of the Carver 355/356's have an extra bunk in the forward state room. It is on the port side...

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December 9th, 2018, 10:38 pm
Diesel vs propane heat in a ‘85 3227 Convertible?

Last post by Midnightsun « November 29th, 2018, 5:02 am
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by ZenTodd » November 24th, 2018, 6:38 pm

Hello- what do you guys and girls think?

Diesel forced air furnace or Dickinson propane Newport?

Diesel would probably be an easier instal but...

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November 29th, 2018, 5:02 am
Sideshift bow thruster

Last post by Huckleberry « November 12th, 2018, 11:54 pm
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by darrenlife » November 11th, 2018, 3:54 pm

Hi folks,

I have seen this topic discussed in other threads but hoping to have a focused discussion on the Sideshift bow thruster specifically.

My...

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November 12th, 2018, 11:54 pm
Nautical Structure crane on 1995 440

Last post by bud37 « October 13th, 2018, 4:18 pm
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by jbmaclean » October 12th, 2018, 4:56 pm

Have a 1995 440 and it has a nautical structures crane rated for 1000 pounds. Anyone with any experience with this. It has to be swiveled manually....

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October 13th, 2018, 4:18 pm
Swim Platform Boarding Platform Ideas?

Last post by Sadey « October 10th, 2018, 8:19 pm
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by Sadey » October 6th, 2018, 11:05 am

Looking to make a boarding platform from the dock to my swim platform on my 356. Dock and platform almost even. I see aluminum ones for $1500 but...

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October 10th, 2018, 8:19 pm
Wall Vac Delete

Last post by pepmyster « October 8th, 2018, 1:22 pm
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by Midnightsun » October 6th, 2018, 11:36 am

Got tired of the WallVac system most boats have. Hose was a pain, needed 110v and suction was OK at best, bags were a problem to find. Ended up...

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October 8th, 2018, 1:22 pm
New Twist on Pull Knobs

Last post by Viper « October 7th, 2018, 11:48 pm
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by Midnightsun » October 6th, 2018, 4:33 am

My wife has these great ideas. She asked me to find some mini cleats to replace most all the pull knobs of the cabinets and drawers on the boat....

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October 7th, 2018, 11:48 pm
Lake Water Temperature Gauge

Last post by Midnightsun « October 4th, 2018, 6:12 pm
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by Midnightsun » June 27th, 2018, 5:18 pm

Wish I knew how many times I am asked what is the water temp before we go swimming. Problem is I need to power up the depth sounder and the chart...
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October 4th, 2018, 6:12 pm
LED Lighting Conversion

Last post by pepmyster « October 3rd, 2018, 6:53 pm
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by Midnightsun » September 30th, 2018, 6:50 am

Most of us have already converted our halogen/incandecent lighting to LED including myself however for those who have not here are some tips.

Early...
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October 3rd, 2018, 6:53 pm
Stateroom 12v Ceiling Fan

Last post by Midnightsun « September 25th, 2018, 12:45 pm
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by Midnightsun » August 23rd, 2018, 6:55 pm

I have had small fans in the past which were easily installed because the cave was small. The challenge here in a large stateroom was to install a...

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September 25th, 2018, 12:45 pm
Bimini/ flybridge canvas colors

Last post by Midnightsun « September 22nd, 2018, 2:03 pm
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by bud37 » June 12th, 2018, 8:07 pm

Has anyone out there found a canvas color that is cooler than another.I have had black, and white....and now a tan color that I swear is hotter...
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September 22nd, 2018, 2:03 pm
DIY Holding Tank Vent Filter

Last post by vineyardgray « September 12th, 2018, 11:06 pm
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by Midnightsun » September 11th, 2018, 1:52 pm

This topic came up on the forums so I figured might as well dig this up from 10 years ago which I design built and posted on another forum. Prices...

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September 12th, 2018, 11:06 pm
Free addition to couch platform to anyone interested

Last post by Dweber01 « September 11th, 2018, 9:51 pm
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by gmwalley » October 11th, 2017, 11:30 am

Long story - short:
Wife has bad knees (just had left one replaced) and the couch in our '94 , 370 Aft cabin was always too low for her to...

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September 11th, 2018, 9:51 pm
1973 Monterey 2585 bringing her back to life

Last post by lrfickau « September 5th, 2018, 9:49 am
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by lrfickau » September 11th, 2016, 10:19 pm

looking for help and guidance. starting the restoration to my 1973 Monterey 2585. The first is to start the engine and stern-drive has been setting...
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September 5th, 2018, 9:49 am
Lazy Mans Auto City Water Tank Fill Modification

Last post by BenTen « September 4th, 2018, 7:16 am
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by Midnightsun » April 28th, 2018, 7:22 am

This project has been in my head for several years but never got around to implementing it. Basically I would like to fill my potable water tank with...
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September 4th, 2018, 7:16 am
Photo Wallpaper?

Last post by RGrew176 « August 27th, 2018, 11:02 pm
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by Midnightsun » August 26th, 2018, 4:47 pm

My wife has these what I always think are weird ideas. Problem is she is right 99% of the time . :-D Anyhow, she took a picture of our wake some time...

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August 27th, 2018, 11:02 pm
Battery Fill Kit

Last post by pepmyster « August 27th, 2018, 5:48 am
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by Midnightsun » August 17th, 2018, 5:14 am

Never knew these existed so thought I would post this. Battery filling is inconveniently accessed on most boats so this solution is rather...

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August 27th, 2018, 5:48 am
Telephone Jack to USB Conversion

Last post by Midnightsun « August 27th, 2018, 5:18 am
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by Midnightsun » August 26th, 2018, 6:43 pm

Those outdated telephone jacks can easily be converted by using one of these if you have decora style plugs on board that is. In my case it is a...

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August 27th, 2018, 5:18 am

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