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SIGH……..winterization!

Last post by RGrew176 « October 13th, 2021, 12:56 am
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by tonyiiiafl » October 10th, 2021, 6:37 pm

Saturday we winterized the water systems and genset on the Holodeck. All went smooth, and now we await the word for the last ride up the Wareham...
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October 13th, 2021, 12:56 am
Bow & Stern thruster replacement

Last post by Viper « October 10th, 2021, 10:36 pm
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by danclev » October 10th, 2021, 1:54 pm

Recently purchased a 35 SS with inop Volvo Penta QL 600 12v bow thruster. Appears it got locked up and corroded when the forward bilge previously...

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October 10th, 2021, 10:36 pm
Prop shaft removal.

Last post by Viper « October 10th, 2021, 10:27 pm
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by wingnut » September 25th, 2021, 9:04 pm

My boat was just hauled out for winter, now up on blocks till spring. I need to pull my port prop shaft to address a vibration. I am not quite able...
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October 10th, 2021, 10:27 pm
1991 Carver 26 Command Bridge: Shower sump pump location

Last post by bud37 « October 10th, 2021, 10:44 am
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by c44588 » October 9th, 2021, 3:17 pm

Anyone have any idea where they hid the shower sump/pump for the Carver 26? It has the integral head/shower compartment and what looks like the exit...

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October 10th, 2021, 10:44 am
thru hull discharge unknown source

Last post by buster53 « October 8th, 2021, 8:39 pm
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by mitchellp » October 8th, 2021, 1:43 pm

Hi,
I was sitting on the flying bridge when I heard water running, being on a boat that can make one nervous, I found the source of the water - it...

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October 8th, 2021, 8:39 pm
Waste tank sensor

Last post by vineyardgray « October 7th, 2021, 8:25 pm
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by pepmyster » September 20th, 2021, 6:19 am

Good day to everyone!!!! Just looking for tips . The infamous waste tank tank sensor, the one with 3 floating levels, goes out of sorts once and a...
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October 7th, 2021, 8:25 pm
Slider Door Lock

Last post by Phrancus « October 7th, 2021, 6:38 am
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by SeattleMatt » September 28th, 2021, 2:20 am

Does anyone know what brand or what type of replacement lock I can get for this slider. I searched could not find any brand info markings whatsoever....

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October 7th, 2021, 6:38 am
Head panel and molding cracked around window

Last post by Viper « October 6th, 2021, 2:34 pm
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by JimCarver » August 29th, 2021, 3:36 pm

Hi there,

I own a 2004 Mariner 360 and the panel and molding around the head window is broken and slowly falling apart. It's like if the head panel...

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October 6th, 2021, 2:34 pm
88 Santego 27 rear seat

Last post by ColRon « October 5th, 2021, 11:52 am
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by wingnutt » September 28th, 2021, 10:17 pm

hi folks, new Carver Santego owner here.
Have the rear seat and it has two folding (front) legs which fit into sockets on the engine covers, but...

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October 5th, 2021, 11:52 am
Install New Jabsco Head

Last post by nootcheez « October 4th, 2021, 3:40 pm
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by nootcheez » October 4th, 2021, 3:02 pm

E1921A42-A9C4-430F-AC74-5CCABBE61777.jpeg Installing a new Jabsco head. Current head has a (I think) 60 amp breaker and correspondingly large...

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October 4th, 2021, 3:40 pm
drawer and door fastners

Last post by bud37 « October 4th, 2021, 3:38 pm
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by Agriman » October 3rd, 2021, 2:42 pm

Does anyone know if there is an after market supplier of single roller type door latches available for my 350 Mariner 1998? If not Home Depot will...

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October 4th, 2021, 3:38 pm
Gas smell coming from gas caps

Last post by pepmyster « October 4th, 2021, 6:06 am
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by JimCarver » September 30th, 2021, 7:25 am

Hello,

A few hours after shutting off the engines on our '04 Mariner 360 with 6 liter Crusaders gas engines, a slight gas smell comes out of our gas...
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October 4th, 2021, 6:06 am
83 2807 with a loose strut

Last post by CptnCrunch44 « October 2nd, 2021, 6:01 pm
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by CptnCrunch44 » September 28th, 2021, 9:15 pm

Hello,
So I have an 83 Riviera with a single crusader. The entire drive train was working smooth and perfect. I recently struck two logs on two...
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October 2nd, 2021, 6:01 pm
bilge pump float switch

Last post by tonyiiiafl « October 2nd, 2021, 4:33 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » September 29th, 2021, 7:58 pm

t in float switch. I bought a bilge pump with a built in switch. I find it woks 97% of the time. There are times it doesnt shut off unless I tap it...

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October 2nd, 2021, 4:33 pm
Winter storage shrink wrap

Last post by Grafunkus « October 2nd, 2021, 9:13 am
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by Liveitwell » September 30th, 2021, 11:55 am

1986 Carver 3607 to be stored outside in snow, if I support the Bridge covering with 2x4s and shrink wrap can I leave the full enclosure in place, I...

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October 2nd, 2021, 9:13 am
Window felt track Replacement on Carver Voyger 3326

Last post by km1125 « September 30th, 2021, 10:46 pm
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by Kmj7783 » September 30th, 2021, 8:17 pm

I am wondering if anyone has any idea how to get the Salon and Galley windows out of a 1979 Carver Voyger 3326? I need to replace the felt trim that...

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September 30th, 2021, 10:46 pm
Replacement deck lighting 380 Santego 1994

Last post by Midnightsun « September 30th, 2021, 5:48 am
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by Walt » September 28th, 2021, 12:25 pm

Where do you get the bulbs or better yet, does anyone have a solution to replace the insides with led? Id like to do the same to the cabin lights....

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September 30th, 2021, 5:48 am
Stove

Last post by vineyardgray « September 29th, 2021, 9:13 pm
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by Chona » September 27th, 2021, 11:25 am

Hi everyone I am looking to replace the stove in my 1988 Carver 3607 aft cabin. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start looking we are in...

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September 29th, 2021, 9:13 pm
Port Listing

Last post by tomschauer « September 28th, 2021, 11:07 pm
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by Terra Nova » September 12th, 2021, 7:00 pm

I have a 2002 410 Sport Sedan and the boat lists slightly to Port. I have checked the hull and there is no water in the bilge at all. The boat is...

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September 28th, 2021, 11:07 pm
Holding tank vent filters

Last post by ragreg « September 24th, 2021, 8:21 pm
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by ragreg » September 24th, 2021, 7:31 pm

Hi,

Does anyone know where the holding tank vent filters are located on a 2001 404? There are in the parts manual but I cannot seem to fine them on...

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September 24th, 2021, 8:21 pm
Repair Sliding Glass Door

Last post by ColRon « September 23rd, 2021, 4:15 pm
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by tjh408 » September 20th, 2021, 4:32 pm

I would like to replace the rollers or trucks that the sliding glass door rides on to the saloon in my 360 SS. How do I remove them or the door to...

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September 23rd, 2021, 4:15 pm
350 Mariner bow seat repair

Last post by km1125 « September 23rd, 2021, 10:33 am
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by BiggerBoat » September 22nd, 2021, 3:03 pm

We just purchased a 1999 350 Mariner. Admiral really liked the bow seat. It was in need of repair hoping it would be winter project but it has...

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September 23rd, 2021, 10:33 am
Carver 355 sliding door - difficult to slide

Last post by uchu « September 22nd, 2021, 6:53 pm
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by Boathooked » June 30th, 2014, 9:34 am

Has anyone found a way/lubricant that makes opening/closing the sliding door on a 355 any easier. While I appreciate its heft, my 1st mate and my...
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September 22nd, 2021, 6:53 pm
1995 Carver 330 Mariner Transom Door Hinges

Last post by Raggedy Hobo « September 22nd, 2021, 2:02 pm
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by stevwood » May 27th, 2021, 9:49 am

I have exhaustively searched for replacement aft transom door hinges (2) without success. They appear to be double offset "L" hinges with 3...

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September 22nd, 2021, 2:02 pm
engine seacocks stuck

Last post by Preferred « September 22nd, 2021, 11:18 am
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by Preferred » September 18th, 2021, 7:21 pm

my engine seacocks wont open or close, I have cat engines. It very difficult to access the handle, its a very tight access.
I am thinking of a pvc...

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September 22nd, 2021, 11:18 am

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