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1989 Carver 3807 holding tank

Last post by thadhunter « June 25th, 2018, 1:41 am
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by garytheguard » July 26th, 2013, 9:15 pm
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Does anyone know where the access hatch is to view the hose connections for the aft head holding tank? I found the tank is located in the area behind...

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June 25th, 2018, 1:41 am
Windlass Issues - Maxwell Freedom 800

Last post by Viper « June 24th, 2018, 10:47 pm
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by nautiyachti » June 18th, 2018, 10:51 am
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I have an 06 Carver 41 CMY with original Maxwell 800 Windless and it started laboring just on the weight of the anchor.

I always use a bridal to...

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June 24th, 2018, 10:47 pm
Bilge Blowers

Last post by denpooch « June 23rd, 2018, 11:27 am
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by A Lee » June 15th, 2018, 9:11 am

I have 4 Bilge blowers that are on separate breakers. With D12 engines, what is the recommended procedure for blowers? I have been told run them...

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June 23rd, 2018, 11:27 am
Changing radio

Last post by Larryl « June 23rd, 2018, 11:17 am

by Larryl » June 23rd, 2018, 11:17 am

Pulled dumb move changing radio shut down power but forgot constant line cut line, need to find location of fuse for radio constant wire, ran out of...

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June 23rd, 2018, 11:17 am
Blower system

Last post by Viper « June 20th, 2018, 1:40 pm
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by Hharperson » June 20th, 2018, 7:58 am

I am going through this boat system by system and concerning the engine compartment blowers I am a little confused.
When I turn the blower switch on...

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June 20th, 2018, 1:40 pm
Diameter Dock Lines?

Last post by SanJuanDreamer « June 19th, 2018, 4:22 pm
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by RickieT » June 17th, 2018, 5:12 pm

Had a question...I have a 350 Mariner and need to replace my transient dock lines for bow & stern...so 4 are needed. General consensus for length...

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June 19th, 2018, 4:22 pm
A trick to Norcold fridges

Last post by km1125 « June 18th, 2018, 11:44 am
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by km1125 » June 17th, 2018, 10:25 pm

I've been playing around with my fridge recently. It run pretty good, but not great, so I was thinking of some mods to make to help it work better....

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June 18th, 2018, 11:44 am
Can my hull repair wait until fall or must I do it now?

Last post by Viper « June 14th, 2018, 11:17 pm
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by lakeman » June 13th, 2018, 9:44 pm

Just bought a 1977 Carver Mariner 2896. Since I'm not that smart, I tend to learn things the hard way and I promptly scraped up the lowest part of...

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June 14th, 2018, 11:17 pm
1999 Carver 504

Last post by SplashyLady « June 14th, 2018, 10:17 am
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by samcrouse » June 13th, 2018, 8:17 am

We have a table and chairs in our salon and want to replace it with a built in L-shaped couch.

Also, on our lower bridge we want to replace the...

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June 14th, 2018, 10:17 am
Troubleshooting Norcold DE0051

Last post by SeaDog3807 « June 13th, 2018, 6:18 pm
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by SeaDog3807 » June 8th, 2018, 1:28 am

Looking for some good advice to give me a little more insight on getting my Norcold DE0051 running.

I have download and began to test things...

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June 13th, 2018, 6:18 pm
Norcold Frig Parts - free!

Last post by km1125 « June 12th, 2018, 12:45 pm
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by SplashyLady » July 22nd, 2017, 1:39 pm
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I'm replacing the original 7 cu ft Norcold DE-461/DE-561 Frig on my 3227 with a nice, new, expensive DE-0061R . This is the larger frig used on...

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June 12th, 2018, 12:45 pm
1987 280 Voyager Swim Platform

Last post by MuzzledRooster « June 12th, 2018, 12:36 pm
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by Iceagetech » February 13th, 2016, 7:03 pm
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Swim platform on my 1987 280 Voyager was squishy, so I replaced it. It turned out amazing.
Used swimplatforms.com.

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June 12th, 2018, 12:36 pm
Curtains for a 2002 Carver 350 Mariner

Last post by Riles « June 12th, 2018, 11:29 am

by Riles » June 12th, 2018, 11:29 am

I am looking to replace the sliding glass door curtains on my 2002 350 Mariner. I have looked everywhere, but have had no luck finding either...

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June 12th, 2018, 11:29 am
Rudder Adjustment "tow"

Last post by Viper « June 12th, 2018, 7:29 am
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by 390Express » June 9th, 2018, 12:57 pm
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I have read that rudders aren't supposed to be exactly parallel, and that one should be towed "in" a little. Mine aren't perfectly...

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June 12th, 2018, 7:29 am
Engine Room Lights

Last post by Midnightsun « June 11th, 2018, 5:39 am
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by AlexHardesty » May 17th, 2018, 12:22 pm
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I have a '06 41 CMY new to us as of end of last season. Getting ready for the '18 season and something continues to elude me... the switch to turn on...

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June 11th, 2018, 5:39 am
De winterization and drain plugs

Last post by 390Express « June 9th, 2018, 7:59 pm
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by Repsolboy » May 23rd, 2018, 10:57 pm

Hi,
We are first year with the Carver mariner and seeking some advice on where the drain plugs go on the Crusader 5.7 mpi engine. There are six in...

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June 9th, 2018, 7:59 pm
Vacu Flush Woes

Last post by Midnightsun « June 10th, 2018, 10:12 am
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by Midnightsun » May 10th, 2018, 5:17 am

Started firing up the systems on the boat only to find the forward toilet would not build a vacuum. I push the flush pedal, the bowl opens, water...
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June 10th, 2018, 10:12 am
Shower Faucet

Last post by bud37 « June 8th, 2018, 8:52 am
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by CaptBob » May 29th, 2018, 9:02 am

I have a leak. Don't like leaks. This one is in the shower faucet in the head. (yes, a dreaded wet head! now even wetter!)

Boat 04 360SS, the...
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June 8th, 2018, 8:52 am
404 Fuel Tank Replacement

Last post by Viper « June 3rd, 2018, 6:09 pm
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by Liza404 » May 28th, 2018, 9:14 am

Has anyone had a port fuel tank replaced on 404? Approximate cost.
Thanks - David

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June 3rd, 2018, 6:09 pm
Water in bilge

Last post by tomschauer « May 31st, 2018, 9:42 pm
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by rmh » January 25th, 2014, 7:42 pm
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I have a 1996 355 Aft Cabin in the Chesapeake. Last winter I had the bull soda blasted and painted. I have water in the bilge below the galley floor...
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May 31st, 2018, 9:42 pm
Re-bedding Forward Hatch

Last post by waybomb « May 31st, 2018, 8:21 pm
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by denpooch » May 31st, 2018, 7:52 pm
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Hey Folks,
I would like to re-bed the forward stateroom hatch. My fiberglass guy ran a moisture meter on the deck and determined that I am likely...

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May 31st, 2018, 8:21 pm
Water tank issue....

Last post by SharonAnne « May 30th, 2018, 3:01 pm
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by SharonAnne » May 28th, 2018, 7:53 am
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I have a 1989 Carver Montego 2557. Just got her in the water and have an issue with my water freshwater. I filled the water tank but no water is...

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May 30th, 2018, 3:01 pm
AC discharge

Last post by buster53 « May 29th, 2018, 9:16 am
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by Grafunkus » May 21st, 2018, 7:06 pm
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Grafunkus went in this week!!! Yeah!!! Turned on the generator, because we had it tuned up over the winter, and the ac unit (to create load for the...
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May 29th, 2018, 9:16 am
Blower Hose Replacement

Last post by kdredding « May 29th, 2018, 8:52 am
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by kdredding » May 24th, 2018, 2:06 pm
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Does anytone know how to install new bilge blower hoses to the side vents of a 1996 Carver Santego 380? They are extremely difficult to access?

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May 29th, 2018, 8:52 am
Plumbing, Alternative 15mm Quick Disconnect Fittings

Last post by bud37 « May 28th, 2018, 8:51 am
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by Midnightsun » May 28th, 2018, 6:58 am
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These fittings have always been a pita to get a hold of. Usually out of stock, special order not to mention expensive. Came across this at Home...

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May 28th, 2018, 8:51 am

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