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

Welcome to CarverYachtOwners.com!

It's always confused me as to why no one ever started a carver specific message board, so here it is.

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Helpful Boating Websites

Last post by RGrew176 « August 26th, 2020, 8:07 am
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by RGrew176 » October 2nd, 2019, 3:44 am

If you have bookmarked a boating related website that you feel can be helpful to your fellow boaters post it here.

Here is one I feel fits the bill.
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Useful Carver Links

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by CYO Admin » February 3rd, 2013, 9:23 am

Owner's Guides

Brochures

Assembly & Parts Manuals

Preventative Care

Dealer Locator
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Bilge Heaters

Last post by Capn Crunch « October 24th, 2020, 11:17 pm
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by Mike11 » October 1st, 2020, 4:04 pm

Hello everyone. I need to purchase a bilge heater for a 1997 350 Mariner. Does anyone suggest a particular brand and size? I have been told the...
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October 24th, 2020, 11:17 pm
Tiny Portable Fridge/Freezer

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by Midnightsun » October 24th, 2020, 1:11 pm

Came across this, for the price it is a bargain. A little over $150US delivered. Compressor driven and can freeze down to -20. Not sure what we will...

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October 24th, 2020, 4:24 pm
led lights

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by Preferred » October 15th, 2020, 10:04 am

Good morning
I would like to change all my interior lights to led, 1998 4555 Carver. I have Hera 20watt ?
has any one converted yet? what are the...

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October 18th, 2020, 6:48 pm
Dishwasher

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by mikekomm » March 17th, 2014, 8:59 pm

I'm planning on purchasing an 18" wide dishwasher for my Carver 4207. Anyone have any recommendations? Brands / models to avoid?

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October 16th, 2020, 3:04 pm
Season Is Coming To An End

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by Midnightsun » September 25th, 2020, 3:09 am

Got notice from the marina it is officially closed as of Sept 27th end of day. However power and water are still available until Oct 13th. This...
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October 12th, 2020, 6:15 pm
Almost Over

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by RGrew176 » October 11th, 2020, 4:48 am

My season is just about over. Fact of life up here in the northern climate. All in all a good season considering the Covid situation. Almost all of...

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October 12th, 2020, 12:56 pm
Name this part...

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by Linda » October 1st, 2020, 10:06 pm

..and what are they for. Just bought a boat and exploring..

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October 5th, 2020, 2:26 pm
1987 Mariner 3297 Door Lock

Last post by g36 « October 2nd, 2020, 10:09 am
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by astapp » August 31st, 2020, 4:53 pm

Does anyone know where I can get a door lock for a 1987 Mariner 3297?

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October 2nd, 2020, 10:09 am
Log & Maintenance App

Last post by Midnightsun « October 2nd, 2020, 6:10 am
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by Midnightsun » October 1st, 2020, 10:10 am

Came across this today. Looks like it can be useful to put everything boat related in one place and look it up any time. Anyone have any experience...

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October 2nd, 2020, 6:10 am
Lost My Carver In Sally

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by Fully_Vetted » September 25th, 2020, 1:41 pm

It has been very tough this past week and I have delayed reaching out to you guys. We took a total loss to our Santego. The Marina was completed...
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October 1st, 2020, 4:24 pm
Starport Marina Ontario

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by Midnightsun » August 22nd, 2020, 12:36 pm

We stayed at Starport Marina several years back and purchased some Govino glasses with the Starport name and logo on them. We have either broken or...
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September 29th, 2020, 8:19 am
Overland transport question - from marina to home

Last post by waybomb « September 28th, 2020, 12:33 pm
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by SunsetSteve » September 26th, 2020, 9:00 pm

I have just closed on the purchase of a Riviera 28, and I am arranging for the boat to be trailered 4.5 hours to my home. I will have it trailered to...

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September 28th, 2020, 12:33 pm
Flag Pole Ideas

Last post by g36 « September 21st, 2020, 8:33 pm
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by Mpaiola » September 19th, 2020, 7:49 am

I want to fly my American Flag on my yacht. It is a quality flag, nylon fabric, 3'x5' and in was flown over a US Army in Northern Iraq.

Does anyone...

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September 21st, 2020, 8:33 pm
Replacement Matresses

Last post by g36 « September 20th, 2020, 10:21 am
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by BCHargett » September 19th, 2020, 1:12 pm

We recently purchased a 444 Cockpit MY and need to replace the mattresses.
Our previous MY had amazing memory foam mattresses, that had been...

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September 20th, 2020, 10:21 am
Does anyone know what this connection is?

Last post by g36 « September 15th, 2020, 8:59 pm
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by RussL » September 15th, 2020, 2:03 pm

The bottom is a capped Cable connection, but I don't know what the top one is. It has a single orange wire coming out the back?

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September 15th, 2020, 8:59 pm
Hatch sliding door problems

Last post by g36 « September 14th, 2020, 9:57 am
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by Montego87’ » September 13th, 2020, 2:57 pm

Hello, We own an 87 Montego. The hatch door is a real bear to slide. Is there a new retro kit with different slides? The rail and guide system is...

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September 14th, 2020, 9:57 am
Toilet hinge

Last post by pepmyster « August 27th, 2020, 8:20 am
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by pepmyster » August 27th, 2020, 7:58 am

Hey fellow Carver lovers! Looking to see if anyone ever replaced the toilet hinges on their SeaLand toilet. Mine, during our vacation, decided to...

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August 27th, 2020, 8:20 am
Why don't more cruising boats have cabin doors?

Last post by RGrew176 « August 27th, 2020, 8:08 am
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by obrother » August 26th, 2020, 2:38 pm

I've been searching for a cabin cruiser with at least 2 berths/bedrooms that have their own doors so when I have guests we can have some privacy and...
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August 27th, 2020, 8:08 am
locking Transporter

Last post by pepmyster « August 27th, 2020, 8:05 am
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by Midnightsun » August 25th, 2020, 6:43 pm

This is kinda cool. Ship submerges to carry Super Yachts similar to going through a lock.

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August 27th, 2020, 8:05 am
Extended Dry Docking

Last post by mjk1040 « August 26th, 2020, 6:12 am
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by Peter3607 » August 25th, 2020, 9:58 am

Hi all,
Just wondering about your thoughts on a boat that has been dry docked for almost 2 years. Any concerns? Anything one should look at before...

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August 26th, 2020, 6:12 am
1990 Santego 3467 AC and Engine Exhaust

Last post by Viper « August 24th, 2020, 9:14 am
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by CaptJackM » August 22nd, 2020, 9:40 am

Still looking at Carver Santego but after survey have some questions-
Estimated cost for 2 Dometic A/C units
2 New Mufflers one is leaking estimated...

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August 24th, 2020, 9:14 am
Overwintering in Ontario Canada

Last post by vineyardgray « August 21st, 2020, 3:56 pm
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by vineyardgray » August 16th, 2020, 9:39 pm

Due to myriad circumstances, I have been living aboard since we were able to launch in early June. It's been pretty nice. My cat is not too nuts...

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August 21st, 2020, 3:56 pm
Tankwatch III

Last post by Midnightsun « August 20th, 2020, 5:57 pm
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by Mike11 » August 15th, 2020, 1:40 pm

Good afternoon. Can anyone tell me what it means when the orange (mid level) light is solid and the red (full light) is flashing on a Tankwatch III...
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