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Riviera Exhaust

Last post by bud37 « August 10th, 2022, 4:37 pm
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by Petemait » August 8th, 2022, 8:21 am

Question for Riviera owners past and present...
We are gearing up for vacation on our newly repaired Riviera. It is an '83 with a single screw 454...

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August 10th, 2022, 4:37 pm
Leaking hydraulic steering fluid

Last post by Dusty Bilges « August 10th, 2022, 4:15 pm
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by Dusty Bilges » August 6th, 2022, 2:05 pm

Me: "I gotta leak on my boat."
Mechanic: "Go ahead, it's your boat."

So coming into the dock at Thunderbird Lodge on beautiful...

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August 10th, 2022, 4:15 pm
Sliding door track for 440 carver Trojan 1999

Last post by Cabin Boy « August 10th, 2022, 12:50 pm
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by Katdd25 » July 23rd, 2022, 9:37 am

The sliding door that leads into the galley on my express cruiser is not working properly. The track appears to be broken. The narrow piece on the...

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August 10th, 2022, 12:50 pm
Vacuflush Help

Last post by mjk1040 « August 8th, 2022, 2:32 pm
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by denpooch » August 3rd, 2022, 8:25 pm

Calling all Vacuflush experts!
Today on the last day or our one week cruise the Vacuflush system started making a 'banging' sound when the vacuum...

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August 8th, 2022, 2:32 pm
Gauges

Last post by tonyiiiafl « August 7th, 2022, 7:23 pm

by tonyiiiafl » August 7th, 2022, 7:23 pm

DOes anyone have a lead on original gauges (oil and water temp) for a 1994 390CPMY?

Best,

Tony

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August 7th, 2022, 7:23 pm
2000 carver 406 AC thru-hull

Last post by Midnightsun « August 7th, 2022, 4:28 pm
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by pondering50 » August 2nd, 2022, 1:52 pm

Hello,

Issue: AC thru-hull valve seemly only opens part way. Seems to shut off, just not open fully???. With both AC units on, one goes into high...

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August 7th, 2022, 4:28 pm
Strange situation

Last post by throwback2 « August 6th, 2022, 10:21 am
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by AlexB » July 21st, 2022, 9:21 pm

Hi Everyone
I am somewhat new to boating. Had my carver for about a year.
Couple of weeks back I noticed that both of my engines under load got up...
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August 6th, 2022, 10:21 am
Where do you shop?

Last post by Midnightsun « August 4th, 2022, 4:57 pm
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by KyleR » August 4th, 2022, 5:32 am

Been up shopping for hours and every time I get ready to pull the trigger on a purchase, I do a quick google search to review the company. It seems...

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August 4th, 2022, 4:57 pm
Masthead/Anchor Light/Stern Light Mounting Bracket

Last post by Viper « August 4th, 2022, 1:24 pm
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by SFDOBBINS » August 4th, 2022, 8:03 am

I'm helping a fellow Carver owner find the stainless steel mounting bracket for the masthead/anchor/stern light. It was lost when it was transported....

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August 4th, 2022, 1:24 pm
Oil Pressure

Last post by km1125 « August 1st, 2022, 10:38 am
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by mitchellp » August 1st, 2022, 3:25 am

HI,
I have a 1989 Carver with Crusader 454 7.4 engines. The oil pressure gauge on one engine is not working. My first thought was the pressure...

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August 1st, 2022, 10:38 am
Power Steering Leak - can't find the source

Last post by Viper « July 31st, 2022, 2:22 pm
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by justinjamesdean » July 31st, 2022, 12:14 pm

I have a 7.4 mercruiser in my Carver 280. It's been leaking power steering fluid (A LOT) and I can't seem to find where it's coming from. Saw some...

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July 31st, 2022, 2:22 pm
Port engine stalls while running after a while

Last post by SGI390 « July 31st, 2022, 9:09 am
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by Ctmangrum » May 7th, 2022, 3:08 pm

So ive been running my boat in open water last few days and for an unknown reason will just shut off. Doesn't get hot, oil pressure looks norm, has...
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July 31st, 2022, 9:09 am
2001 Carver 396 Prop size?

Last post by KyleR « July 29th, 2022, 9:50 pm
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by cliff36909 » September 2nd, 2019, 5:49 pm

Hello All:

I'm in the process of purchasing a 2001, 396 with the Cummins 6BTA-5.9-M3 370 hp (821 hours). Can anyone with the same boat tell me what...

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July 29th, 2022, 9:50 pm
Favorite/best parts source?

Last post by Midnightsun « July 29th, 2022, 7:12 pm
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by DoubleTrouble71 » July 27th, 2022, 5:57 pm

Just curious on everyone's favorite parts source or those that are the most reliable, good price etc. Certainly for basic maintenance items...

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July 29th, 2022, 7:12 pm
Do you recognize these rudder shaft seals?

Last post by KyleR « July 29th, 2022, 1:42 pm
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by KyleR » July 28th, 2022, 1:15 pm

Upon investigation, I found a small leak from both the port and starboard rudder shaft seals. They appear to be some kind of dripless seal since...

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July 29th, 2022, 1:42 pm
Engine Alarm Help!

Last post by Midnightsun « July 28th, 2022, 9:09 am
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by Batwing » July 19th, 2022, 7:14 pm

Hi All,
I own a 1999 Carver 350 Mariner with twin Mercruiser 5.7 Mercruiser 350 Mag Mpi engines. My port side engine has an engine alarm that starts...

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July 28th, 2022, 9:09 am
Sea Deck

Last post by pepmyster « July 27th, 2022, 3:32 pm
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by pepmyster » July 27th, 2022, 3:09 pm

Well, Let me tell you. We bought our Carver and the previous owner had Sea Deck installed. Looked really good till now. The swim platform is all...

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July 27th, 2022, 3:32 pm
2003 396 ShorePower

Last post by km1125 « July 27th, 2022, 2:34 pm
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by 650Guy » July 26th, 2022, 8:52 am

Ok, so I have a question for all you 396'ers out there.

My boat is equipped with TWIN 50amp/125v receptacles at the boat. and from looking at the...
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July 27th, 2022, 2:34 pm
2000 396MY icemaker removal

Last post by g36 « July 26th, 2022, 6:50 pm
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by bsc8000 » June 28th, 2022, 9:57 pm

Icemaker stopped making Ice it is a Raritan and working with tech support I now need to remove icemaker from cabinet to continue service diagnostics....
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July 26th, 2022, 6:50 pm
Fuse holder replacement

Last post by Capt'n CRUNCH! « July 26th, 2022, 5:30 pm
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by Ctmangrum » April 8th, 2022, 10:13 am

Anyone ever replace just the fuse holder on a 2896 mariner electrical panel? I want to replace a few that are very difficult to open and close. Also,...

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July 26th, 2022, 5:30 pm
Teak Boarding steps

Last post by Capt'n CRUNCH! « July 26th, 2022, 5:24 pm
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by KandJ72 » July 6th, 2022, 9:43 am

Wondering if anyone knows of a source for 20L x 4 1/2W Teak Boarding steps, we have a few beyond re-teaking, all I can find so far is 15"....
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July 26th, 2022, 5:24 pm
3607 (and others) carpeted ceiling and walls

Last post by Capt'n CRUNCH! « July 26th, 2022, 5:21 pm
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by bubmobile » July 23rd, 2022, 2:25 pm

Sharing the fact that my 5 year search to find something to remove back streak from interior ceiling and wall carpeted surfaces has ended. Hydrogen...

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July 26th, 2022, 5:21 pm
Best way to clean soot from the transom

Last post by 650Guy « July 26th, 2022, 8:36 am
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by rfverdery » July 7th, 2022, 2:03 pm

After 900 miles the transom is very dirty with soot. We rinsed it every night but it seems as if it is embedded in the gel coat. Tried simple green...

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July 26th, 2022, 8:36 am
Sea cock handle broke. Now what?

Last post by Batwing « July 25th, 2022, 4:33 pm
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by Batwing » July 19th, 2022, 7:27 pm

I have a 1999 Carver 350 Mariner with twin engines and my Starboard side seacock for my water inlet froze open. After several alternative steps to...
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July 25th, 2022, 4:33 pm
2003 Carver 564 - door hinges

Last post by eburklo « July 25th, 2022, 12:25 pm

by eburklo » July 25th, 2022, 12:25 pm

I need to replace some of my door hinges. These are the doors that go to the bedrooms, bathrooms and closets. The hinges are worn out and I need to...

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July 25th, 2022, 12:25 pm

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