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

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Chain to Anchor Connector

Last post by denpooch « November 18th, 2022, 6:25 pm
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by Mikwallace » November 6th, 2022, 9:15 pm

Here’s a picture of the Chain to Anchor Connector.

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Is this the correct way to make the connection...

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November 18th, 2022, 6:25 pm
Canvas off

Last post by Cooler « November 6th, 2022, 9:41 am
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by tonyiiiafl » November 4th, 2022, 7:53 pm

SInce we are looking at 70 degrees this weekend, I am heading down to remove the canvas and bimini. The yard usually removes it when they shrink...

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November 6th, 2022, 9:41 am
The Boating Season That Wasn't

Last post by RGrew176 « October 28th, 2022, 11:04 pm
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by RGrew176 » October 28th, 2022, 5:08 am

Last fall I sold my Carver. To be honest with the high cost of fuel I just wasn't using the boat. I launched in May motored over to my dock. Never...

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October 28th, 2022, 11:04 pm
1990 mariner fuel cut off Location

Last post by Cooler « October 27th, 2022, 8:37 am
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by Rckafla77 » October 26th, 2022, 11:54 am

I’m trying to figure out where the fuel intake/cut off valves are on this crusader engine on a 28 foot carver 1990 can anybody help

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October 27th, 2022, 8:37 am
Cooler is on the hard!

Last post by Cooler « October 20th, 2022, 5:51 am
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by Cooler » October 15th, 2022, 11:43 am

Well, it finally came. End of season. Seems like beginning of season was just 3 weeks ago. I am embarrassed to say, but I only put 5 hours on CBTL....

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October 20th, 2022, 5:51 am
Oil extractor

Last post by bud37 « October 19th, 2022, 9:06 am
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by BRHEAUME » September 22nd, 2022, 9:42 am

Not Carver specific, but my 355 w/ 454's is due for an oil change. What type of oil extractor do you recommend? Is there an advantage to a manual vs...
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October 19th, 2022, 9:06 am
Bow spot light

Last post by C0ps « October 8th, 2022, 11:06 pm
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by C0ps » October 7th, 2022, 7:11 am

My remote spot light moves up down port side but will not move to starboard. Thier is no grinding noise when trying. Just seems to stop in the center...

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October 8th, 2022, 11:06 pm
Seeing Some Carvers In Ian Coverage.

Last post by pepmyster « October 3rd, 2022, 8:09 am
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October 3rd, 2022, 8:09 am
2022 Haul Out

Last post by Midnightsun « October 1st, 2022, 7:12 pm
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by Midnightsun » September 28th, 2022, 4:36 pm

Had the boat hauled out this morning. Got everything out and ready for her winter nap. Just need to go back and winterize but I do have everything on...

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October 1st, 2022, 7:12 pm
Diesel Fuel Filters Replacement Frequency

Last post by Midnightsun « September 18th, 2022, 1:28 pm
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by Midnightsun » September 17th, 2022, 5:13 am

How often to you guys replace your fuel filters? Diesels have primary and secondary filters on them as opposed to gas with one lonely filter/water...

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September 18th, 2022, 1:28 pm
Did we do the right thing?

Last post by Cooler « September 14th, 2022, 11:26 am
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by Ric&Belle » September 11th, 2022, 4:12 am

We have been going through the process of buying a 1989 Carver 34 Santego. We have been looking for awhile and this boat ticked a lot of boxes for...
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September 14th, 2022, 11:26 am
Looking at a 1987 Carver, need help!

Last post by buster53 « September 11th, 2022, 8:06 am
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by Locqlynn » September 8th, 2022, 4:20 pm

First off thank you for taking the time to helping a person 100% clueless.

My wife and I have been talking about house boats for some time. Today we...
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September 11th, 2022, 8:06 am
Winterizing Antifreeze

Last post by Midnightsun « September 9th, 2022, 10:56 am
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by Midnightsun » September 9th, 2022, 7:55 am

Seems like my local marine store does not have any engine/metal/lubricated/non alcohol antifreeze this year. The good stuff which is not alcohol...

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September 9th, 2022, 10:56 am
1997 350 Mariner Interior Upgrades

Last post by ColRon « September 7th, 2022, 6:11 pm
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by SCPictures » September 6th, 2022, 5:41 pm

Hi Everyone,

I just joined this group as I recently bought a 1997 350 Mariner and I'm looking for any and all resources to update the interior and...

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September 7th, 2022, 6:11 pm
Smart TV

Last post by womide « September 5th, 2022, 4:17 am
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by Midnightsun » August 4th, 2022, 10:37 am

It seems older smart TVs are not as quick or do not have as many features/choices like the newer units do. Problem is a 5 or 6 year old 4k or even...

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September 5th, 2022, 4:17 am
Survey/Sea Trial complete - 1998, 405 AC

Last post by RGrew176 « September 1st, 2022, 11:49 pm
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by Mikwallace » August 9th, 2022, 7:48 am

We completed the survey, lift-out, and sea trial yesterday on a 1998 405 Aft Cabin (7.4 Horizon engines, Kohler 10 kw genny). I won’t have the...

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September 1st, 2022, 11:49 pm
Patch & Peach

Last post by Midnightsun « August 28th, 2022, 8:19 am
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by Midnightsun » August 26th, 2022, 1:49 pm

My wife said we should try bringing the cats with us on the boat so being the perfect husband I said yes. :captain: Hate to admit it but she was...

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August 28th, 2022, 8:19 am
Perfect Day in NW Michigan

Last post by denpooch « August 22nd, 2022, 9:25 am
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by CarverCamper » August 18th, 2022, 8:47 am

Makes it all worth it!

'67 Camper 21' at the day dock, Crystal Lake, Beulah, MI

-Craig

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August 22nd, 2022, 9:25 am
Boat Insurance

Last post by tomschauer « August 21st, 2022, 10:08 am
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by denpooch » August 17th, 2022, 8:43 pm

Can you provide me with any recommendations for an insurance policy broker?
My current provider no longer covers boats and I have yet to hear back...
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August 21st, 2022, 10:08 am
Replacement Canvas approx cost Canada

Last post by Merkinbrumsky « August 17th, 2022, 11:08 am
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by Merkinbrumsky » August 15th, 2022, 4:27 pm

The canvas on my old 28’ voyager is ending it’s lifespan.I know it’s going to be big $ for a complete redo. Any body think the could ball park the...

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August 17th, 2022, 11:08 am
Picture From Our Dock Tonight

Last post by Midnightsun « August 17th, 2022, 6:59 am
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by Midnightsun » August 11th, 2022, 10:07 pm

Pretty as it gets. :down:

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August 17th, 2022, 6:59 am
Carver sinking and lessons learned

Last post by Wsullivan71 « August 11th, 2022, 4:33 pm
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by Helmsman » August 4th, 2022, 10:51 am

I saw this article in Prop Talk, and thought I would bring it to the forum, because the boat involved was a Carver. I think the folks that lost their...

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August 11th, 2022, 4:33 pm
RPM/Speed efficiences

Last post by Petemait « August 11th, 2022, 7:55 am
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by Petemait » August 10th, 2022, 1:07 pm

We are preparing for a boating trip on our 1983 Riviera 2807 this coming week. Single screw 454 Crusader.

Due to the issues weve had with the boat...

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August 11th, 2022, 7:55 am
Boats once owned ??

Last post by bud37 « August 10th, 2022, 4:42 pm
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by bud37 » August 7th, 2022, 11:44 am

How many of you have come across , by chance, boats you once owned in for sale ads, you tube videos or walks around marinas etc.

Years ago we were...

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August 10th, 2022, 4:42 pm
2024 SeaDoo Rise Teaser

Last post by pepmyster « August 9th, 2022, 4:16 pm
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by Midnightsun » August 9th, 2022, 12:44 pm

Now this looks like it will be a riot on the water however 2024 is still a ways off.

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August 9th, 2022, 4:16 pm

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