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RIB/Tender Retrieval/Storage System

Last post by km1125 « April 17th, 2018, 8:00 am
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by petergbolton » April 15th, 2018, 7:16 pm
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I have recently purchased a 444 Aft Cockpit and am researching suitable dinghy/tender retrieval and storage systems. I am somewhat familiar with all...

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April 17th, 2018, 8:00 am
12" Fluorescent Lights

Last post by tomschauer « April 14th, 2018, 10:35 pm
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by williamloden » April 12th, 2018, 3:46 pm

I have four(4) of these in my 430. Two(2) in the galley and one(1) over, behind each bed.
Are these lights 120VAC or 12VDC? Thank you.

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April 14th, 2018, 10:35 pm
1981 3007 Aft-Cabin

Last post by StDuckie « April 14th, 2018, 7:54 pm
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by RGrew176 » August 8th, 2017, 3:50 pm
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I have found most of the functional items I need for the boat to run properly. Question, Where is the reservoir for the hydraulic steering located on...
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April 14th, 2018, 7:54 pm
Buying my first Carver 405

Last post by RGrew176 « April 8th, 2018, 3:51 am
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by lenny2540 » March 31st, 2018, 7:39 am

Good Morning,

Well just won my bid on a 1998 405 Carver and so happy. I do have a concern that she is underpowered. I see a lot of crusaders out...
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April 8th, 2018, 3:51 am
Log Racing Question for Carver 390 CPMY owners

Last post by bud37 « April 7th, 2018, 7:17 am
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by boatingbob » April 4th, 2018, 5:08 pm
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This may be a long shot, but since the 390 CPMY appears to be a fairly popular Carver model, maybe I'm not the only one who's used it for Predicted...

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April 7th, 2018, 7:17 am
2000 356 propeller shaft size

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by AnamCara » March 12th, 2018, 4:37 pm
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Does anyone know the propeller shaft size on a 2000 356 with 7.4l Crusaders?
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April 2nd, 2018, 6:18 am
Purchase Advice on a 2003 Carver 444 ES

Last post by Viper « March 31st, 2018, 8:40 pm
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by aldera » May 21st, 2017, 9:37 pm
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Hello,

I'm looking real hard at purchasing a 2003 Carver 444 ES layout with twin Volvo TAMD63Ps (500 hrs). New to boating other than 3 years with a...

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March 31st, 2018, 8:40 pm
Anode in Water heater

Last post by Viper « March 27th, 2018, 12:33 pm
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by williamloden » March 26th, 2018, 10:35 pm

Hi have a 430 1995. Wonder if my water heater has an anode, and if so where is it located in the heater.
The water lines and electrical connections...

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March 27th, 2018, 12:33 pm
280 - 300 Sedan performance data 1991-1993 model

Last post by Flott « March 24th, 2018, 12:39 pm
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by Flott » March 22nd, 2018, 2:27 pm
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Hi All,
Is there anyone else out there that can provide any
speed and fuel data on their 1991-1993 Carver 280 Sedan (the 11'10" beam model)?...

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March 24th, 2018, 12:39 pm
Who owns a Carver Mariner 3297?

Last post by JC3 « March 23rd, 2018, 10:32 pm
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by JC3 » March 21st, 2018, 9:47 pm
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OK Guys, i need thoughts on owning a Carver Mariner 3297 or Newer 330. Anybody that can tell me the good and the bad I would certainly appreciate it...
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March 23rd, 2018, 10:32 pm
Carver 26 Santa Cruz 2667 Questions

Last post by km1125 « March 22nd, 2018, 5:55 pm
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by Eggbert » March 19th, 2018, 12:32 pm

I've owned my 1985 Carver 2667 for 18 years (260 Mercruiser) and I still feel unsure about some things.

1/ If I turn while going forward at idle, it...

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March 22nd, 2018, 5:55 pm
2007 Carver 38ss with Volvo D6 IPS

Last post by Peter « March 22nd, 2018, 5:09 pm
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by Peter » March 20th, 2018, 5:47 pm
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Hi All
Just got this boat working through a full service & general shake down for the glorious UK summer will may get for about 3 days this year...
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March 22nd, 2018, 5:09 pm
1989 Carver 3207 planing speed?

Last post by RGrew176 « March 21st, 2018, 5:05 am
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by jdonovan43 » March 20th, 2018, 11:40 am

Newbie question: I've recently acquired a 1989 Carver 3207 (aft cabin) powered by twin Crusader 350s. What is the estimated planing speed for this...

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March 21st, 2018, 5:05 am
Using aft reserve tank?

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by boatingbob » March 9th, 2018, 8:01 pm
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Hi Guys!

Question for you: I have a 1995 Carver 390 powered by Crusaders. This boat, like others in its size class, has a 125-gallon reserve fuel...
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March 18th, 2018, 4:43 am
Lost the back rest bow seat in transit

Last post by MICHELLE5197 « March 13th, 2018, 10:10 pm
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by MICHELLE5197 » March 13th, 2018, 7:20 pm
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:banghead:
Yes, you read it correctly- we lost the back of the bow seat. We just bought a new to us 1997 Carver 350 Mariner and the backrest of the...

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March 13th, 2018, 10:10 pm
Santa Cruz: 1978 2866

Last post by Fallguy87 « March 11th, 2018, 4:17 pm
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by Jab » November 1st, 2013, 4:34 pm

I just purchased a '78 Santa Cruz 2866. She'll be indoors this winter, and I hope to complete as many projects as possible before launching on...

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March 11th, 2018, 4:17 pm
366 vs the 355/356

Last post by bud37 « March 7th, 2018, 10:35 am
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by km1125 » May 25th, 2017, 4:37 pm
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So, if I understand correctly, the 355 and 356 are really the same boat, just that the 356 is an updated design.

Where does this put the 366? Seems...
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March 7th, 2018, 10:35 am
Carver 366 broken side window fix?

Last post by Viper « February 28th, 2018, 6:25 am
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by hargsnz » February 16th, 2018, 9:49 pm
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Left the the folding side window open while docking & smashed it against the end post. Of course it's the other side from the finger. Looking at...
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February 28th, 2018, 6:25 am
Locking Diesel Caps + Water

Last post by Viper « February 20th, 2018, 9:16 pm
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by williamloden » February 20th, 2018, 8:45 pm

Looking to install Locking Caps on my 1995 430 Carver, have three, Port, Starboard and Stern. All are same size,
i.e. 2 1/2". plus want to put...

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February 20th, 2018, 9:16 pm
Mufflers/exhausts

Last post by km1125 « February 11th, 2018, 2:03 pm
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by Scavenger » February 10th, 2018, 2:28 pm
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My 88 mariner 3297 mufflers are so loud I can’t stand it. It’s mostly at low rpm. Is this a low water volume or need new mufflers. Thanks

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February 11th, 2018, 2:03 pm
1985 Carver 3207 MotorYacht Parts Manual - Needed

Last post by Viper « January 24th, 2018, 10:15 pm
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by druzinajo » January 12th, 2018, 10:11 am

I need to replace some parts and I can't find a "Parts Manual" anywhere on the web. I do have the owners manual, but it does not include a...

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January 24th, 2018, 10:15 pm
1997 Carver 405 Raw Water Heads

Last post by Wayne162 « January 22nd, 2018, 6:38 pm
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by Wayne162 » January 13th, 2018, 9:15 pm

Recently I manipulated a freshwater line as an alternative source for a fresh water flush to my aft head that is a raw water electric / macerating...
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January 22nd, 2018, 6:38 pm
Hiding tv cable

Last post by tomschauer « January 22nd, 2018, 5:01 pm
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by rmeyer03 » January 21st, 2018, 11:24 am

I have a 1997 Carver 355. I use a tailgater to receive satellite signal and place on roof off of flybridge. My problem is I have been attempting to...

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January 22nd, 2018, 5:01 pm
1995 370 aft cabin

Last post by waybomb « January 20th, 2018, 5:29 pm
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by Dainbramage » January 20th, 2018, 10:16 am
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I am looking at this model to use on Lake Ontario. Can anyone share what hull construction standards were for this model in 1995? Where was balsa...

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January 20th, 2018, 5:29 pm
Interior lighting

Last post by ramonc2rn « January 17th, 2018, 3:26 am
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by michaelmarsiglia » October 11th, 2017, 3:35 pm
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Looking at a 1999 Carver 406 and almost every interior light lens is broken or missing. Need to replace the lenses and while I am at it the halogen...

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