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41 CMY Windshield Gasket

Last post by bud37 « August 21st, 2018, 10:22 pm
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by rblount7 » August 19th, 2018, 9:26 pm
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I need some help identifying the gasket used to seal the bottom of the plexi windscreen and hopefully where to purchase some new material. (pictures...

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August 21st, 2018, 10:22 pm
Carver Placard

Last post by km1125 « August 21st, 2018, 11:39 am
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by SL Lakers » August 20th, 2018, 3:50 pm
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Afternoon! We recently bought a 1989 3207 Aft Cabin. One of the "Carver" placards was off and I am wondering what I can use to clean the...

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August 21st, 2018, 11:39 am
Maxwell RC Windlass ID and Assistance

Last post by 390Express « August 20th, 2018, 8:40 pm

by 390Express » August 20th, 2018, 8:40 pm

I have a Maxwell windlass, no idea which model. (it's off of a 390 Trojan Express, built by Carver, if that helps) It has an "enclosed...

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August 20th, 2018, 8:40 pm
Best cleaner to get oil off of gel coat

Last post by 390Express « August 20th, 2018, 8:25 pm
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by 390Express » August 18th, 2018, 9:28 pm
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Tried dishsoap, followed it up with vinegar dishsoap mix, followed that up with comet/softscrub, but I can still see fingerprints, etc. that were...

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August 20th, 2018, 8:25 pm
Replacing 1989 Aft Cabin 3207 Twin 5.7 exhaust lines

Last post by Viper « August 20th, 2018, 7:05 pm
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by Chiefshack » August 20th, 2018, 3:52 pm

I recently bought our 1989 Carver Aft Cabin 3207. As a retired Navy BT Chief I feel obligated to go through the engine room inch by inch. As good...

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August 20th, 2018, 7:05 pm
1986 3297 Mariner Windows

Last post by redgin6 « August 20th, 2018, 12:44 pm
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by Grussell » February 15th, 2017, 9:33 pm

My Windows leak. Has anyone ever replaced and upgraded thes RV type sliding windows with custom designed Windows. I've been told rebuilding/restoring...

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August 20th, 2018, 12:44 pm
Height Overall?

Last post by bud37 « August 17th, 2018, 6:09 pm
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by steveoh » August 17th, 2018, 4:54 pm

I found a spec in a Carver 325 brochure saying that the boat's "height overall" was 11'6" without canvas. Is that from the waterline...

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August 17th, 2018, 6:09 pm
Best cleaner for cabin water damage (pic included)

Last post by chpsk8 « August 17th, 2018, 2:06 pm
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by 390Express » August 16th, 2018, 6:18 pm
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My boat had an issue with leaking at the bow rail that has since been repaired, but it left an ugly front panel near the bed. The panel continues...

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August 17th, 2018, 2:06 pm
Specs to reprop a Carver 3207

Last post by Superg « August 17th, 2018, 9:49 am
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by Superg » August 15th, 2018, 12:19 pm

I have a 1985 Carver 3207 Aft Cabin. I hit something floating beneath the surface in deep water, and despite prop tuning, I still have some vibration...

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August 17th, 2018, 9:49 am
removal of fly bridge

Last post by Bella Notte « August 17th, 2018, 4:48 am

by Bella Notte » August 17th, 2018, 4:48 am

I need to remove the fly bridge from my 33 foot voyager. Can anyone give me an idea of how to go about doing this? I need to transport her over the...

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August 17th, 2018, 4:48 am
CO2 detectors went off while underway

Last post by Viper « August 16th, 2018, 5:08 pm
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by RickieT » August 16th, 2018, 2:27 pm

Greetings All,

Took some friends out for a cruise on the bay yesterday. Everything was fine until I opened her up to about 4000rpms then the Co2...

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August 16th, 2018, 5:08 pm
Fuel Vent 326 Aft Plugged??

Last post by mjk1040 « August 14th, 2018, 8:46 pm
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by Marty » August 14th, 2018, 5:46 pm

Pulled up to the gas dock after a weekend on the water and port engine took 100 litres and Starboard wouldn't take a drop as it only burped the gas...

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August 14th, 2018, 8:46 pm
Curtains for a 2002 Carver 350 Mariner

Last post by jsinton « August 13th, 2018, 4:32 am
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by Riles » June 12th, 2018, 11:29 am
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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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August 13th, 2018, 4:32 am
carver chrome letters

Last post by Viper « August 9th, 2018, 7:03 pm
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by 6IX » August 9th, 2018, 6:59 am

Just bought a 1992 Carver Montego 528. It's missing a c and an a on one side. Can you get individual letters...or a set...

Frank, Toronto

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August 9th, 2018, 7:03 pm
New feature

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by SanJuanDreamer » July 5th, 2018, 11:35 pm
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Well, the mechanic I hired installed a new feature, submersible.
I'm just plain pissed.... :censored:
The only thing that stopped it from...
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August 8th, 2018, 8:02 pm
Fuel Tank Vent

Last post by km1125 « August 8th, 2018, 10:22 am
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by grizer » August 7th, 2018, 3:05 pm

Hello, I recently had a problem where both of my fuel tank vents on the outside of the hull were completed plugged up (spider mess and dirt). I would...

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August 8th, 2018, 10:22 am
405 Aft Cabin AC Issues

Last post by Kendaukcat « August 8th, 2018, 8:06 am
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by Kendaukcat » July 17th, 2018, 7:42 am
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Good Morning!

Let me preface this post by stating I am not a DYI guy. I am trying to do better, but history is not on my side as far as...
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August 8th, 2018, 8:06 am
Carver 350 engine meter

Last post by bud37 « August 7th, 2018, 11:03 pm
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by Blake » August 3rd, 2018, 1:02 pm
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greetings,

I have an issue with my starboard and port engine hour meters not keeping accurate hours. According to the meter, I have added 29 hours...
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August 7th, 2018, 11:03 pm
326 Aft Cabin Ventilation

Last post by steveoh « August 7th, 2018, 11:00 pm
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by steveoh » August 6th, 2018, 11:04 pm

We looked at a 1999 326 Aft Cabin today (the first Carver we've looked at) and liked it very much except we were surprised that the side windows in...

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August 7th, 2018, 11:00 pm
Mildew Under Portlights in Aft Cabin

Last post by steveoh « August 7th, 2018, 11:00 pm
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by steveoh » August 7th, 2018, 8:11 pm

I am repeating myself a little since folks may read this post without having read my one from yesterday: "We looked at a 1999 326 Aft Cabin...

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August 7th, 2018, 11:00 pm
Recessed light trim rings 350 Mariner

Last post by amanphoto « August 7th, 2018, 8:28 pm
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by anothernewb » October 12th, 2017, 11:07 pm

I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction to find suitable replacement trim rings for the recessed lighting on my 2000 350 Mariner....

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August 7th, 2018, 8:28 pm
1998 350 Mariner Bilge Location

Last post by mjk1040 « August 7th, 2018, 5:31 pm
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by grizer » August 7th, 2018, 3:01 pm

Hi, I have a 98 350 Mariner and cannot locate the "mid" bilge. Anyone know specifically where it is and how to access it? Owner's Manual...

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August 7th, 2018, 5:31 pm
Windless issue

Last post by 390Express « August 7th, 2018, 12:21 pm

by 390Express » August 7th, 2018, 12:21 pm

I should have taken pics of the model and the solenoids, but it was late, and hotter than hell up there.

I have power to the helm switch, and power...

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August 7th, 2018, 12:21 pm
Forward shower sump replacement

Last post by ronmar « August 7th, 2018, 8:25 am
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by ronmar » August 6th, 2018, 11:39 pm

I have a 93 350 Aft Cabin with a forward shower sump pump that died. I have a replacement but after removing the OEM sump I see that a hole was cut...

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August 7th, 2018, 8:25 am
Window channel replacement

Last post by ronmar « August 6th, 2018, 11:11 pm
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by Polarman » July 10th, 2018, 8:21 pm
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We have recently purchased C 370 Aft Cabin. (1993). The window channels in the salon and the aft stateroom are deteriorated and mossy. Where can I...

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August 6th, 2018, 11:11 pm

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