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Converting 1997 Carver 406 Dinette into bed

Last post by Carver370 « May 3rd, 2017, 11:21 am
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by ndunlop33 » May 3rd, 2017, 7:21 am

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows how to convert the dinette into a bed properly. I can drop the table down but I can't seem to figure out how to...

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May 3rd, 2017, 11:21 am
Control Knob - What does it do?

Last post by dsolo « May 1st, 2017, 6:31 am
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by sailtosteam » April 30th, 2017, 9:43 pm

Hello everyone,
I have a new to me 1997 405. In the aft cabin next to the A/C controls there is a black knob. About 1 1/2" in dia. It can be...

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May 1st, 2017, 6:31 am
Anchoring

Last post by Lyndon670 « April 26th, 2017, 3:30 pm
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by vorpefactorx » April 24th, 2017, 10:20 am

I have a question for the group. I own a 2002 carver 42' sportsman. She is the same boat as a later model 420 Mariner with the large rear arch and I...

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April 26th, 2017, 3:30 pm
Launch Day

Last post by RGrew176 « April 24th, 2017, 1:27 am
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by RGrew176 » April 23rd, 2017, 5:44 am

Last summer the port transmission on my Carver seized up. I looked around at many places but only a few were willing to tackle the job. Humbug Marina...

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April 24th, 2017, 1:27 am
My Launch Is Delayed

Last post by RGrew176 « April 21st, 2017, 2:30 am
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by RGrew176 » April 14th, 2017, 3:25 am

Wednesday I drove to the marina where my boat is winter stored. I removed all the shrinkwrap and prepped the boat for my 2017 launch. I stopped at...

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April 21st, 2017, 2:30 am
first day out!

Last post by CaptBob « April 10th, 2017, 9:51 am
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by CaptBob » April 9th, 2017, 8:19 pm

Well, not really. I've been down to the boat a couple of time, did some maintenance, changed oil, cleaned the bilge, (after the oil change, so I see...

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April 10th, 2017, 9:51 am
DEFENDER, who is going??

Last post by tomschauer « April 4th, 2017, 8:05 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » March 28th, 2017, 7:46 pm

Is anyone going to the BIGGEST marine sale of the year at DEFENDER in CT? Been the past 6 years with loads of bargains! EVERYTHING is reduced in...

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April 4th, 2017, 8:05 pm
Carver

Last post by mjk1040 « April 4th, 2017, 2:13 pm
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by SanJuanDreamer » March 21st, 2017, 4:18 pm

With out pics, hard to say.
But guessing....sounds like packing maybe leaking?
If packing, 2 to 4 drips per minute is what it should be.
As for the...

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April 4th, 2017, 2:13 pm
simple jobs that went bad

Last post by mjk1040 « April 2nd, 2017, 8:35 am
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by bud37 » March 31st, 2017, 12:58 am

How many of you guys have had seemingly simple jobs turn into major projects.

Just this week I had to remove the battery trays from the plywood...

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April 2nd, 2017, 8:35 am
Towdster towing

Last post by MakinTime « April 1st, 2017, 11:00 am
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by MakinTime » March 12th, 2017, 10:28 am

Does anyone have any experience using the Towdster towing device? We are looking at better ways to tow our runabout and the Towdster looks like the...

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April 1st, 2017, 11:00 am
Moving To A New Marina

Last post by tomschauer « March 31st, 2017, 10:33 pm
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by RGrew176 » March 30th, 2017, 4:18 am

Last season and part of the prior season after I purchased my Carver I was berthed at Trouts Yacht Basin in Bolles Harbor (Monroe MI.) Trouts is a...

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March 31st, 2017, 10:33 pm
Spring launch almost here

Last post by TJK « March 31st, 2017, 4:24 am
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by TJK » March 29th, 2017, 12:45 am

Its getting close to launch so I figured I better get off my butt and get my outdrives done. Never worked on them before so it should be interesting....

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March 31st, 2017, 4:24 am
securing Kayak/ Paddle board on front rails

Last post by jcoll « March 16th, 2017, 12:07 pm
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by CarverChris » March 16th, 2017, 9:43 am

Hi All, curious to see how folks are securing kayaks/ stand up paddle boards to their front railings? We have a 29' Monterey if it matters.

I found...

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March 16th, 2017, 12:07 pm
Boat vacuum

Last post by Lyndon670 « March 14th, 2017, 8:51 pm
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by amanphoto » January 12th, 2017, 7:46 am

I have messy kids! What is your recommendation for a boat vacuum? I would like one small and powerful for dry messes.

Plug in or Battery (boat has a...

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March 14th, 2017, 8:51 pm
rotella t4

Last post by mjk1040 « March 11th, 2017, 6:27 am
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by bud37 » March 9th, 2017, 3:49 pm

For the Ontario guys..... Till the end of the day today TSC stores have Rotella t4 15w40 on sale for 3.69 a litre, good price....... :beergood:

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March 11th, 2017, 6:27 am
Passenger capicity 1989 santego 3467

Last post by Lyndon670 « February 26th, 2017, 12:12 am
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by Guy » February 22nd, 2017, 8:04 pm

Hello all, my wife just asked me how many passengers we can have on our newly purchased 1989 santego 3467. I know the spec's tout that the bridge can...

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February 26th, 2017, 12:12 am
Worst day of the year...

Last post by Viper « February 17th, 2017, 9:02 pm
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by Lyndon670 » November 2nd, 2016, 8:59 am

No explanation necessary....
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February 17th, 2017, 9:02 pm
396 Upper Rear deck furniture

Last post by Viper « February 15th, 2017, 7:03 am
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by hgm » February 14th, 2017, 7:48 pm

We have a new to us 2000 396 Motor Yacht. We are trying to decide on furniture. What have other owners done? Anything we should avoid?
Thanks

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February 15th, 2017, 7:03 am
Transmission Repair Started

Last post by RGrew176 « February 6th, 2017, 10:44 pm
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by RGrew176 » January 13th, 2017, 3:42 am

The marina has finally pulled my boat inside to start the transmission repair. They brought the boat inside yesterday. I spoke with the mechanic...
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February 6th, 2017, 10:44 pm
Trim around windows

Last post by mjk1040 « January 12th, 2017, 4:37 pm
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by Lin182 » January 12th, 2017, 11:30 am

Have 2000 Mariner. Need to replace black plastic trim on inside salon windows. Does anyone have suggestions. Carver can't help. No longer made

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January 12th, 2017, 4:37 pm
Summer pics

Last post by tomschauer « January 11th, 2017, 7:18 pm
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by Lyndon670 » November 10th, 2016, 12:54 am

Ok, for most of us in the north our season is over...so how about some pics of your summer to remind us of better times...
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January 11th, 2017, 7:18 pm
Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays

Last post by RGrew176 « December 27th, 2016, 5:40 pm
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by bud37 » December 24th, 2016, 10:01 am

To one and all, hope this time finds everyone well....... :-D .. :beergood:

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December 27th, 2016, 5:40 pm
Merry Christmas

Last post by RGrew176 « December 25th, 2016, 10:32 pm

by RGrew176 » December 25th, 2016, 10:32 pm

Merry Christmas to every one who is a member here. Hope this Christmas was the best one yet. We are all blessed for sure.

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December 25th, 2016, 10:32 pm
Holidays

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by Ramsport47 » December 24th, 2016, 10:30 am

Happy Hanukkah to all of my Jewish friends out there! And Merry Christmas tomorrow to my friends who celebrate it!!!

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December 24th, 2016, 10:30 am
Whats behind this door

Last post by cpoint « December 1st, 2016, 12:08 pm
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by cpoint » November 30th, 2016, 4:43 pm

Any idea whats behind the black wall on this cabinet (where I use it for hanging keys)? I am planning on removing it and using it for storage or...

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December 1st, 2016, 12:08 pm

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