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hynautic /Seastar hyd fluid alternative H-50 HELM replacement

Last post by Kart113 « November 30th, 2023, 9:47 pm

by Kart113 » November 30th, 2023, 9:47 pm

Greetings all my h-50 flybridge helm was developing a leak after 36 years lol . Upon teardown and inspection rust was noted on the shims and bearing...

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November 30th, 2023, 9:47 pm
Scrub spin brushes

Last post by pepmyster « November 30th, 2023, 5:08 pm
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by tgebler » November 30th, 2023, 10:55 am

I was thinking about buying of these power brushes for cleaning my boat's hull and deck. Does anyone have any experience using these devices? If they...

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November 30th, 2023, 5:08 pm
Interior door levers

Last post by tgherzog « November 29th, 2023, 11:19 am
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by Tireless » March 5th, 2021, 10:16 am

Over time I have noticed that some of the levers on my interior doors are dropping down and seem to have lost their tension. I would like to fix...
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November 29th, 2023, 11:19 am
‘03 360 SS Bilge Help

Last post by Alanna Mo Cree « November 26th, 2023, 1:36 pm
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by Jskhome62 » November 19th, 2023, 8:11 am

Still relatively new on my ownership journey and while getting things figured out, need some help with this one.

I’ve gotten into the habit of...

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November 26th, 2023, 1:36 pm
Removing salon panels

Last post by Viper « November 21st, 2023, 6:41 am
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by tgherzog » May 24th, 2023, 12:28 pm

I need to remove the skyscreen in my salon (2016 C37) for repairs, and to do so I need to remove the four ceiling panels that cover the frame as...

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November 21st, 2023, 6:41 am
Screen repair under moon roof

Last post by Midnightsun « November 21st, 2023, 3:01 am
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by tgherzog » May 21st, 2023, 1:30 pm

Have a 2016 C37. The screen under the moon roof (is that what it's called?) in the main salon has come loose from its tracks. Any suggestions on how...

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November 21st, 2023, 3:01 am
Drain Plug

Last post by 650Guy « November 16th, 2023, 9:44 pm
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by 650Guy » November 15th, 2023, 6:45 pm

Hey all;

Anyone ever replace/repack/reseal their drain plug? In the spring I had some water intruding from the drain plug that eventually swelled up...

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November 16th, 2023, 9:44 pm
instrument gauge update

Last post by g36 « November 16th, 2023, 11:17 am
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by Johns55690 » August 21st, 2023, 5:47 pm

Hello all,
I have a 1997 405 with 7.4 xli and I would like to update all the dash gauges. Are there any gauges available that are basically plug and...

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November 16th, 2023, 11:17 am
Rain water entering 366 MY aft cabin.

Last post by MyPleasure « November 15th, 2023, 3:32 pm
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by Jaybrony » October 8th, 2023, 8:27 pm

I have rain water entering the closet of my 366 Motor Yacht aft cabin. Has anyone else had this issue?

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November 15th, 2023, 3:32 pm
3607 Aft Cabin - draining water in engine compartment underneath the engines

Last post by Pupicman « November 15th, 2023, 10:54 am
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by JeffandErin » September 24th, 2023, 8:11 pm

I have been doing some work on the intake strainer for the AC systems. It sits horizontally instead of vertically like all other strainers. So,...

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November 15th, 2023, 10:54 am
2006 Carver 42 SS access to holding tank sensor

Last post by markalexander « November 14th, 2023, 1:35 pm
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by markalexander » November 1st, 2023, 10:25 am

Hello Everyone!

We purchased a 2006 Carver 42 Super Sport in September and so far we love the boat!

It appears the holding tank sensor is not...
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November 14th, 2023, 1:35 pm
1992 3608 Stern Rail Sheeting

Last post by MyPleasure « November 12th, 2023, 9:13 pm
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by Papa » October 24th, 2023, 1:37 pm

I'm looking for a source for the material used to make the OEM stern rail sheeting.
Any help would be appreciated.

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November 12th, 2023, 9:13 pm
Stuck seacock valve

Last post by Cooler « November 2nd, 2023, 7:11 pm
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by tgebler » October 30th, 2023, 8:56 am

The starboard engine seacock will not budge in my 2000 396 aft cabin. I have attached several photos. Any suggestions?
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November 2nd, 2023, 7:11 pm
Buying Boat with Wet Swim Platform

Last post by tonyp444 « October 30th, 2023, 10:40 pm
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by tonyp444 » October 28th, 2023, 9:46 am

Hi everyone, I’m new here. I’m currently under contract to buy a 1996 Carver 325 and very excited about it. The surveyor found elevated moisture...
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October 30th, 2023, 10:40 pm
Vacuflush over the winter

Last post by denpooch « October 30th, 2023, 8:10 pm
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by denpooch » October 30th, 2023, 3:06 pm

Hey Folks.
When you store for the winter season, do you maintain the vacuum on the unit or 'flush' and release the pressure?
Any reasons behind your...

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October 30th, 2023, 8:10 pm
Sealant to seal rubber /neoprene boot to au

Last post by tonyiiiafl « October 30th, 2023, 7:43 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » October 30th, 2023, 6:51 pm

Season 2 for my Side Shft bow thruster. It is by far the best improvement I ever installed. Customer service is the ost paramount I have ever...

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October 30th, 2023, 7:43 pm
Where do I find Carver parts??

Last post by markalexander « October 27th, 2023, 9:14 pm
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by Freyguy08 » September 29th, 2020, 8:47 pm

I have a couple little issues with my 2003 360 Sport Sedan. For the life of me, I cannot find any OEM replacement parts online. I found the parts...
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October 27th, 2023, 9:14 pm
Installing fives elliptic portholes.

Last post by markalexander « October 27th, 2023, 6:10 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » March 25th, 2023, 7:14 am

I got some fixed elliptical porthole windows (Bomar/Pomponette) from great Lakes Skipper. the original ones were getting tired in sealing from water....

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October 27th, 2023, 6:10 pm
Generator Anode Change

Last post by Mikwallace « October 24th, 2023, 11:49 pm
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by Mikwallace » October 23rd, 2023, 6:44 pm

I did my first generator service on my 1 year old to me 1998, 405 AC. The genny is a Kohler 10kw, model 10e gas burner. It’s always operated great....

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October 24th, 2023, 11:49 pm
406 getting water in bildge when underway

Last post by pondering50 « October 24th, 2023, 3:45 pm
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by pondering50 » February 3rd, 2023, 10:03 am

Hello,

2000 - 406 - I start with dry bilge - Run 15 miles or so come back in and I have 2 or 3 gallons of water in engine bilge area. It's saltwater...
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October 24th, 2023, 3:45 pm
Kohler gas genny model 10e oil specs

Last post by pepmyster « October 24th, 2023, 6:01 am
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by Mikwallace » October 23rd, 2023, 11:35 am

I’ve googled the I-net and searched this site and can’t the answer. I’m sure you guys can help!

I don’t have any manuals for my generator (Kohler...

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October 24th, 2023, 6:01 am
1993 carver 350 aft cabin propeller size

Last post by plittle2005 « October 23rd, 2023, 1:37 am
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by ataylor233 » October 22nd, 2023, 11:31 am

I have a 1993 carver 350 aft cabin ... powered by twin 454xl's does anyone know the prop specs ??
mine has a few numbers on it 279Z,299F,E636 not...

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October 23rd, 2023, 1:37 am
Window Track Cat Whisker replacement

Last post by quickdecision « October 19th, 2023, 12:17 pm
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by dtcom » January 16th, 2022, 10:02 am

I am looking to replace the "zipper piling" in the window tracks on my 1994 Mariner 330. Does anyone know the size to order?

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October 19th, 2023, 12:17 pm
Looking for rudder/ rudder board

Last post by rfverdery « October 13th, 2023, 8:01 am
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by rfverdery » October 11th, 2023, 8:59 pm

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These are for a 2001 Carver 466 Thanks for any help. Called Don’s already no luck, Great Lakes Skipper no luck.

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October 13th, 2023, 8:01 am
Remove windows on 370 voyager 93

Last post by Hold'n On II « October 10th, 2023, 11:01 pm
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by Julien » September 15th, 2023, 4:44 am

Good morning
I want to repaint the window frames of my 370 Voyager from 93. Once the screws are removed I can't get them out and I can't slide a...

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