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Hull thickness on 1994 39' cockpit Motor Yacht

Last post by Cooler « January 4th, 2024, 3:07 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » January 3rd, 2016, 11:33 am

Been looking for a transducer to install in our new to us 1994 39' Cockpit MY. My last Bayliner was fiberglass over plywood. Is this the case of a...

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January 4th, 2024, 3:07 pm
Starlink Getting More Popular

Last post by CarverLvr « December 29th, 2023, 9:06 pm
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by Midnightsun » August 2nd, 2023, 5:32 pm

Starting to see more Starlinks on boats this year. There are 2 boats next to me on an island. One has his on the arch and the Sailboat has his on the...

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December 29th, 2023, 9:06 pm
Speed Curve

Last post by buster53 « December 4th, 2023, 6:49 pm
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by NIJORLES » November 28th, 2023, 9:00 pm

Hello, We have acquired a Carver 3607 at the end of the last season and I am trying to get some information about it. One particular question I have...

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December 4th, 2023, 6:49 pm
Carver 460

Last post by Crawfde « December 2nd, 2023, 6:50 pm

by Crawfde » December 2nd, 2023, 6:50 pm

I have a contract on a 2004 460 with the TAMD74P Volvos rated at 480hp. Does anyone have experience with these engines and real world fuel burn?...

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December 2nd, 2023, 6:50 pm
Winter decision

Last post by Cooler « November 26th, 2023, 11:57 am
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by pwillis@mail.com » November 17th, 2023, 3:20 pm

So I decided to stay in the water for the winter. I have a 1999 Carver 406 Aft Cabin, and I'm located on the Sassafras River near the top of the...

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November 26th, 2023, 11:57 am
Blowers

Last post by pepmyster « November 21st, 2023, 2:36 pm
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by pepmyster » September 22nd, 2023, 8:30 am

Morning fellow boaters! I’ve been wondering for awhile now about engine blowers. I’m very regimented on using them prior to starting for sure. Why...

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November 21st, 2023, 2:36 pm
How & Where You Boat

Last post by probably knott « November 15th, 2023, 12:31 pm
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by Midnightsun » September 9th, 2023, 2:38 pm

Thought this would be a good subject to discuss as we all are in our own world when it comes to boating. Fresh, salt, lakes, rivers, trailers, the...

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November 15th, 2023, 12:31 pm
New Caver - where to put the name

Last post by RGrew176 « October 31st, 2023, 11:50 pm
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by five0clock » November 1st, 2022, 12:24 pm

hey, I purchased a Carver 564 cockpit yacht a few weeks ago and can not figure out where to put the name and hailing port. The back of the boat has...

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October 31st, 2023, 11:50 pm
59 Marquis -Replace Anchor

Last post by Bob.Ulrich « October 19th, 2023, 12:17 pm

by Bob.Ulrich » October 19th, 2023, 12:17 pm

I just bought my 2006 59 Marquis in June and need to replace the anchor. I am having trouble finding one that will fit this specific boat. Any...

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October 19th, 2023, 12:17 pm
WINETRIZING!

Last post by tonyiiiafl « October 15th, 2023, 9:27 am
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by tonyiiiafl » October 8th, 2023, 5:01 pm

the “W” word. Last weekend we moved ashore, this weekend it was water systems and A/C winterizing. Ran the water out of the tank, then blue air...

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October 15th, 2023, 9:27 am
Sharrow Prop Manufacturing

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by Midnightsun » March 14th, 2023, 10:27 am

I guess most here have heard of the Sharrow prop, If not here is an introduction or just google Sharrow prop

Heres the cool part. How they make...
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October 9th, 2023, 7:26 pm
Help

Last post by km1125 « October 2nd, 2023, 2:56 pm
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by Frizzy79 » September 2nd, 2023, 12:34 pm

Hi there. Just bought a 2157 21foot double cabin montego.
Can anyone help me accuire parts. AND LOTS OF THEM!!!
I live in Scotland UK and will...

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October 2nd, 2023, 2:56 pm
Fuel Prices

Last post by RGrew176 « October 2nd, 2023, 1:57 am
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by Midnightsun » September 28th, 2023, 1:50 pm

Just read an article showing $7 a gallon and even higher for diesel in California.

Was fortunate this year as our marina had the lowest prices in...

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October 2nd, 2023, 1:57 am
Stuck packing nut

Last post by km1125 « August 19th, 2023, 9:28 am
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by Jay Fusaro » August 18th, 2023, 3:57 pm

Hi guys, we have a 1998 445 with Cummins Diesel‘s and the starboard shaft was dripping about once every two seconds even while the engines were not...

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August 19th, 2023, 9:28 am
Carver 3207 Bimni Top

Last post by Grafunkus « August 2nd, 2023, 11:01 am
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by ataylor233 » March 31st, 2018, 8:33 pm

Hello all, I have a bit of a issue .I own a 86 carver 3207 and due to age and neglect my bimini is torn, i need a new one.My issue is custom top...

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August 2nd, 2023, 11:01 am
Packing nut torque

Last post by Jay Fusaro « August 1st, 2023, 10:54 pm
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by Jay Fusaro » July 31st, 2023, 11:36 am

Hi, all, on my 1998 445 with Cummins diesel’s the starboard shaft at the packing nut has started a drip about one per second while the shaft is not...

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August 1st, 2023, 10:54 pm
Electric Boat Charger

Last post by pepmyster « July 31st, 2023, 4:58 pm
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by Midnightsun » July 31st, 2023, 3:16 pm

We are presently at Confederation Basin Marina in Kingston, Ontario. First time I see a charger for electric boats. :down:

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July 31st, 2023, 4:58 pm
Throttle Synchronizer

Last post by bud37 « July 21st, 2023, 12:03 pm
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by jmm48m60 » September 1st, 2019, 12:20 pm

I have a 2002 Carver 356 aft cabin, with Crusader engines. Boat has a sync gauge which at a speed ex: 2500 rpm or any rpm on both tachometers the...

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July 21st, 2023, 12:03 pm
Navigation Lights?

Last post by Midnightsun « July 17th, 2023, 7:13 am
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by Midnightsun » May 21st, 2023, 9:06 am

Did Carver deliver the 41CMY with non conforming nav lights?

From everything I have read I am supposed to have the standard red and green on port...
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July 17th, 2023, 7:13 am
Rule A Matic Float Switch Garbage

Last post by paulr « July 4th, 2023, 10:28 pm
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by Midnightsun » June 24th, 2023, 10:16 am

I am fed up with the poor longevity of these crap switches. Now I do maintain my shower sumps on a regular basis however this morning my wife says...
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July 4th, 2023, 10:28 pm
Ac unit Carver 325 1997

Last post by buddyrm « July 3rd, 2023, 8:36 am
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by buddyrm » July 1st, 2023, 7:06 pm

Hi all, does anyone know what freon type is the default Ac unit. Installed on. Carver 325 1997. Is is R22 or R12.? Specifically the main cabin unit.

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July 3rd, 2023, 8:36 am
Panel fasteners on aft lounge area

Last post by buddyrm « June 28th, 2023, 2:55 pm
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by buddyrm » June 25th, 2023, 3:31 pm

Hi, looking were to get the plastic push on snap rivets. Looked everywhere. Can anyone tell me where to get them.. here is a picture. Any help would...

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June 28th, 2023, 2:55 pm
1987 3607 Carver Aft Cabin Keel

Last post by km1125 « June 27th, 2023, 10:45 am
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by Robin's Nest » June 26th, 2023, 3:43 pm

Hi All-

Can anyone tell us what the keel is constructed of in our 1987 3607 Carver Aft Cabin?

Thanks so much for any help-
Robin's Nest

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June 27th, 2023, 10:45 am
Electronics to include Autopilot, chartplotter and more

Last post by Robin's Nest « June 26th, 2023, 3:22 pm
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by Robin's Nest » June 21st, 2023, 8:07 pm

We are looking to install autopilot, a chartplotter, AIS and Radar on our 36' Carver Aft Cabin which is a 1987. Has anyone ever installed this...

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June 26th, 2023, 3:22 pm
455 Carver bilge blowers diesel engine

Last post by Viper « June 25th, 2023, 7:29 pm
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by Preferred » June 25th, 2023, 11:07 am

I have a 455 Carver 1998, two blowers have to be replaced out of 4.
Reading the different posts on the subject, diesels should draw air in ?
Both the...

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June 25th, 2023, 7:29 pm

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