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Exhaust Flapper

Last post by vineyardgray « October 22nd, 2019, 6:55 pm
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by Peter3607 » October 22nd, 2019, 6:41 pm

Any one know where I can buy a replacement exhaust flapper for my '89 Carver 3607?

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October 22nd, 2019, 6:55 pm
Gas fumes in my boat make it unusable Help!

Last post by Viper « October 22nd, 2019, 7:12 am
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by PDXCarver1 » October 21st, 2019, 3:56 am

All of a sudden the gas fumes on my boat have become extremely noticable and unbearable and a serious fire hazard.

It currently has maybe 10 gallons...
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October 22nd, 2019, 7:12 am
Air Conditioning Pump/Sump Pump WTF

Last post by bud37 « October 19th, 2019, 9:11 am
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by vineyardgray » October 18th, 2019, 7:56 pm

My air conditioning has been frosting up and one of the kind forum members here mentioned that it was likely that the water wasn't circulating...

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October 19th, 2019, 9:11 am
3607 Aft Cabin Sliding Window Felt Channel

Last post by mjk1040 « October 18th, 2019, 7:43 pm
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by StDuckie » August 17th, 2019, 3:33 pm

Hello all. Is it necessary to remove the window frame from outside to accommodate replacing the felt channel? Thanks. Doug

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October 18th, 2019, 7:43 pm
Pink Stuff Facts

Last post by km1125 « October 18th, 2019, 9:16 am
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by Midnightsun » September 27th, 2019, 1:16 pm

Time to shop for the pink stuff for some and getting closer for others.

Pink stuff is not all the same. Most of if not all the cheap stuff you find...
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October 18th, 2019, 9:16 am
Air conditioning and heat king-air model D 1900

Last post by Pauliewood « October 17th, 2019, 8:22 pm
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by Pauliewood » October 17th, 2019, 5:04 pm

1983 Carver 3607 King air conditioning and furnace, King air has been working on my boat for 2 years now last night my wife had the furnace on and I...

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October 17th, 2019, 8:22 pm
Fresh water pump

Last post by 1992330aftcabin « October 17th, 2019, 12:12 pm
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by 1992330aftcabin » October 6th, 2019, 11:05 pm

I thought I would share this with you. My fresh water pump (Sure flow pump) was coming on for a moment then shut off, my first thought was I have a...

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October 17th, 2019, 12:12 pm
Just an FYI if anyone needs thru hull fittings

Last post by kamakazerc « October 17th, 2019, 8:42 am
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by tomschauer » May 30th, 2019, 9:58 pm

I buy from this site for my carwash and happened to notice some really good priced on clearance thu hull fittings. Bronze and chrome plated bonze....

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October 17th, 2019, 8:42 am
BowThruster brand and HP

Last post by Midnightsun « October 16th, 2019, 9:52 am
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by SanJuanDreamer » September 26th, 2017, 10:45 pm

I have a 98 Mariner 350.
Considering a bow thruster and wanted to ask those with the same boat what did you get?

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October 16th, 2019, 9:52 am
Rotella T4 15w 40

Last post by RGrew176 « October 15th, 2019, 1:02 am
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by Midnightsun » October 10th, 2019, 5:40 pm

Did my oil changes and all the filters on both engines and generator today. I always used Rotella T4 in my previous gas engines, the SeaDoo and even...
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October 15th, 2019, 1:02 am
Sump for 530 Voyager

Last post by 2000carver « October 14th, 2019, 8:09 pm
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by golgi » June 16th, 2019, 5:37 pm

Hi all, thanks for the wealth of information over the past year!

Looking to replace my sump pump and float switch. The wiring had somehow come out...
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October 14th, 2019, 8:09 pm
Bilge pumps 1987 3607

Last post by RWS « October 14th, 2019, 1:03 pm
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by RWS » October 13th, 2019, 11:24 pm

How do I get the bilge pumps to run all the time and not automatically ? there are switches in aft closet,on both the fly and lower helms and on the...

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October 14th, 2019, 1:03 pm
1998 Carver 400 CMY - Raw Water SeaCock Location

Last post by Viper « October 13th, 2019, 10:02 am
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by TheMissBToo » May 25th, 2019, 9:23 am

Hi - I have the drawing in the manual, but can't seem to find the raw water seacock. Ideas? Thx.

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October 13th, 2019, 10:02 am
Winterizing without Sea Strainers

Last post by Viper « October 12th, 2019, 10:18 pm
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by vineyardgray » October 20th, 2018, 3:50 pm

I thought I was smart and bought a Sea Flush funnel (seaflush.com) and now I see that there are no sea strainers on the raw water line coming into...
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October 12th, 2019, 10:18 pm
Patching Gelcoat

Last post by Viper « October 11th, 2019, 9:16 pm
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by audcarver » October 11th, 2019, 8:45 pm

1994 320 Voyager owner. Chipped my swim platform about the size of a silver dollar. Would like to repair before winter. Local repair shop has...

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October 11th, 2019, 9:16 pm
1977 Santa Cruz Window Seals

Last post by bud37 « October 7th, 2019, 6:16 pm
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by Hharperson » October 7th, 2019, 5:27 pm

Does any know what kind of window seals they used back then? I've looked all over the internet and can't match it. They are really tough rubber in a...

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October 7th, 2019, 6:16 pm
Blocking for Storage

Last post by bud37 « October 6th, 2019, 2:30 pm
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by Dusty Bilges » October 5th, 2019, 11:03 am

8874.jpeg My marina which is about 100% houseboats hauled my 1993 300 Sedan and put it on wood blocks on the four corners instead of on the keel. Is...
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October 6th, 2019, 2:30 pm
Replace ladder for stairs

Last post by Viper « October 1st, 2019, 9:10 pm
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by KTWilliams » September 30th, 2019, 10:36 am

I have a 1988 3807. I love this boat but we are getting older and now have 2 young puppies. I would like to replace stairs and add a stairs like is...

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October 1st, 2019, 9:10 pm
Good summer of boating

Last post by g36 « September 27th, 2019, 9:43 am
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by 1992330aftcabin » September 26th, 2019, 11:34 am

I bought my 92 330 aft cabin this year. When I purchased the boat we knew it needed love, over the summer we were able to give her the needed love...

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September 27th, 2019, 9:43 am
Window leak in aft cabin 1992 330

Last post by mjk1040 « September 26th, 2019, 6:04 am
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by 1992330aftcabin » August 21st, 2019, 6:26 pm

I have a water leak on the left side below the window, causing the fabric on the the wall to get wet in a hard rain. I think it’s a window leak any...

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September 26th, 2019, 6:04 am
Gas Cap Maintenance

Last post by km1125 « September 25th, 2019, 12:25 pm
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by Midnightsun » September 25th, 2019, 7:03 am

Just a reminder as many never think about this. Your gas cap has an o-ring on it that seals the tank and keeps rain/wash water out of your tank. I...

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September 25th, 2019, 12:25 pm
Sanitation Hoses

Last post by vineyardgray « September 24th, 2019, 8:30 pm
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by toesford » September 21st, 2019, 3:59 pm

New to Forum: Another question. Purchased a 1989 2557 Montego two years ago. 5.7 Mercruiser with Alpha outdrive. 496 total hours. Nice craft but boy,...

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September 24th, 2019, 8:30 pm
Advice on bottom paint???

Last post by VicB « September 24th, 2019, 1:42 pm
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by VicB » August 27th, 2019, 7:57 am

It’s time to get the bottom painted. I’ve read so much, I now have no idea what should be done. It’s a 1988 3807. I currently have no interest in it...

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September 24th, 2019, 1:42 pm
Power Steering Issues

Last post by tomschauer « September 23rd, 2019, 11:46 pm
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by toesford » September 21st, 2019, 3:50 pm

New to Forum: I purchased a 1989 2557 Montego two years ago. I have been "slowly" refurbishing her. She has a 5.7 litre Mercruiser with...

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September 23rd, 2019, 11:46 pm
sliding door lock

Last post by tjh408 « September 21st, 2019, 9:09 pm
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by tjh408 » September 7th, 2019, 7:54 pm

I am trying to get keys for the locks on our 360 Sport Sedan. So far no luck matching the key blank? At least we have one key.

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September 21st, 2019, 9:09 pm

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