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Bilge pumps ain't working

Last post by km1125 « July 30th, 2021, 9:49 am
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by edw » July 29th, 2021, 5:12 pm

'83 3607 aft cabin "Damn Boat". Neither pump is getting power, but I have power to the switches. Since the bilge sniffer doesn't work...

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July 30th, 2021, 9:49 am
Stuffing box

Last post by throwback2 « July 29th, 2021, 6:29 am
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by Torsson » July 28th, 2021, 4:14 pm

On my Carver 28 (1988), 2 x 5.7L 350 Crusaders i want to replace the packing or the stuffing boxe's.

After winter when i put the boat in the water...

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July 29th, 2021, 6:29 am
Need help! I’m stuck and boat overheating can’t figure out why

Last post by Torsson « July 28th, 2021, 4:01 pm
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by Iwantacarver » July 7th, 2021, 9:21 am

Carver 36 twin 350 gas engines
Keeps overheating wheneve the boat is sitting ag the dock only

When we drive it it doesn’t overheat

Any ideas???
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July 28th, 2021, 4:01 pm
new fridge maybe?

Last post by tonyiiiafl « July 28th, 2021, 3:01 am
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by tonyiiiafl » July 27th, 2021, 8:19 pm

My fridge in our 390CPMY is an original NORCOLD. It is working but I believe it is getting old and I am not one who likes to replace when “under the...

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July 28th, 2021, 3:01 am
Auxiliary Fuel Tank Gauge

Last post by RGrew176 « July 27th, 2021, 8:06 am
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by Wsullivan71 » March 8th, 2021, 12:16 pm

I have a 2001 Carver 404 CPMY. It has 3 fuel tanks (port, starboard, and auxiliary) and 2 fuel level gauges on either side of the steering wheel. To...
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July 27th, 2021, 8:06 am
ac Freon refill

Last post by km1125 « July 26th, 2021, 3:58 pm
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by pepmyster » July 26th, 2021, 1:44 pm

Hello to all!!!!! I had a problem which was answered to the cause of one of my ac units frosting up. The logical solution was that it was low on...
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July 26th, 2021, 3:58 pm
fender cleat

Last post by jlarson « July 24th, 2021, 1:58 pm
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by jlarson » July 24th, 2021, 11:01 am

i have a 2008 Carver Mariner. there are 2 fender cleats at the steps going up. one of them broke but cannot figure out how to attach a new one....

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July 24th, 2021, 1:58 pm
Galley Bilge

Last post by chpsk8 « July 23rd, 2021, 11:52 am
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by schulte54 » July 19th, 2021, 3:43 pm

Front Bilge Pump (Galley) I found with a hose off and water in the dipped lower area under the galley floor panel. The pump works, but water sits...

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July 23rd, 2021, 11:52 am
Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI Impeller (Kit) part #(s)

Last post by Batwing « July 21st, 2021, 11:06 am
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by Batwing » June 9th, 2021, 5:45 pm

Does anyone know the part number(s) for the impeller kit for the Mercruiser 350? Additionally, how challenging is it to replace myself vs. the marina...
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July 21st, 2021, 11:06 am
Priming AC water pump

Last post by kclife « July 20th, 2021, 1:34 pm
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by kclife » July 17th, 2021, 4:12 pm

Greetings. I am looking to confirm what seems to be the common way of priming the AC water pump.

If we put a water hose in the discharge, do we...
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July 20th, 2021, 1:34 pm
Nashville area boat repair and captain recom

Last post by schulte54 « July 19th, 2021, 2:08 pm
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by kclife » July 17th, 2021, 4:55 pm

I am looking for a boat repair person to come to my 2002 Carver 356. I meed a local person I can go to that can come out.

I am in the Nashville...

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July 19th, 2021, 2:08 pm
Sliding Door Latch, 1993 300 Aft

Last post by ColRon « July 19th, 2021, 12:43 pm
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by Shamu1 » July 19th, 2021, 11:52 am

My entry door slid open when I hit a wake and broke the interior door latch off. I was told Carver doesnt supply that type of latch anymore and that...

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July 19th, 2021, 12:43 pm
MALBER TD700 dryer

Last post by Viper « July 17th, 2021, 7:45 am
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by Icango560 » July 8th, 2021, 9:26 am

I need the door micro switch for my MALBER TD700 dryer. MALBER USA is out of business. Does anyone know of a parts source. I have tried all the...

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July 17th, 2021, 7:45 am
Salon door

Last post by bud37 « July 15th, 2021, 5:13 pm
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by rhelfman » April 14th, 2021, 8:14 pm

Has anyone removed and cleaned out the track for the salon sliding door. I have a 2004 466

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July 15th, 2021, 5:13 pm
Water in fuel

Last post by tomschauer « July 15th, 2021, 9:59 am
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by Petemait » July 12th, 2021, 9:09 am

I have been struggling with fuel issues since i bought my boat last year mainly due to water in the fuel.

One of the tanks is now in decent shape...
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July 15th, 2021, 9:59 am
Seawater Wash Fitting Location

Last post by Viper « July 15th, 2021, 8:18 am
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by nootcheez » July 13th, 2021, 4:55 pm

New to Carver ownership so this may be a dumb question.
Where is the fitting located for seawater wash. Owner guide only says aft deck or cockpit. No...

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July 15th, 2021, 8:18 am
454 Crusader stall

Last post by g36 « July 13th, 2021, 10:13 pm
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by Agriman » July 12th, 2021, 2:18 pm

I have 454 XLi Crusader engines with Velvet V Drives. They start and run great. When returning to my dock I have a couple of 90 degree right turns...

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July 13th, 2021, 10:13 pm
325 Aft Cabin bridge helm station

Last post by Aj325 « July 13th, 2021, 9:09 am
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by Aj325 » June 25th, 2021, 9:53 pm

Performed some minor repairs last year on bulbs and rocker switches and realized there is not much extra wire on these items. For more in depth work...

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July 13th, 2021, 9:09 am
Need some help with a Davit....

Last post by Tireless « July 12th, 2021, 3:02 pm
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by RussL » July 12th, 2021, 1:23 pm

My 2000 Carver 396 has this tilt up davit.

When I purchased the boat last summer it had a 8' rib with an 8hp merc. It was in terrible shape so I...

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July 12th, 2021, 3:02 pm
replacement round blackout shade for forward berth hatch

Last post by Watsonmark99 « July 8th, 2021, 6:50 pm
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by Cliffm » April 8th, 2019, 2:39 pm

We have a 2006 Carver 36MY purchased fall of last year. I can see where is there is lips in frame of the forward berth ceiling hatch which I assume...

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July 8th, 2021, 6:50 pm
2808 Original Props?

Last post by throwback2 « July 8th, 2021, 11:31 am
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by danobrunet » June 14th, 2021, 10:46 am

Hi all,

new to the Carver world and when my boat is full of fuel and water, cannot get it out of the water. Only if less heavy, trimmed down and...
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July 8th, 2021, 11:31 am
Malber P21 pump filter

Last post by km1125 « July 8th, 2021, 8:49 am
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by Txcruiser » December 15th, 2018, 4:46 pm

My pump filter no longer seals when I screw it in. Can't imagine finding a replacement sealing ring so I am looking to replace the filter . Malber...

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Last post by km1125 View the latest post
July 8th, 2021, 8:49 am
Ceiling project Carver CPMY 390

Last post by ColRon « July 7th, 2021, 2:19 pm
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by Sailor Robbert » July 3rd, 2021, 10:30 am

Hi Guys,
This was my last winter project. You like it or not, It is 5 x 5 ft in size and for light I used a RGB ledstrip with dimmer.

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Last post by ColRon View the latest post
July 7th, 2021, 2:19 pm
Bridge enclosure

Last post by Grafunkus « July 7th, 2021, 1:27 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » June 27th, 2021, 7:32 pm

NEW bridge enclosure being installed tomorrow! EEEKKKKKK!!!!

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July 7th, 2021, 1:27 pm
'88 Voyager Rear Bulkhead Panel Replacement

Last post by Dustin07 « July 7th, 2021, 1:23 pm
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by Dustin07 » July 7th, 2021, 10:48 am

Can anyone tell me how to remove this panel on the port side? it's damaged pretty well and I would like to replace it with a nice sheet of teak....

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July 7th, 2021, 1:23 pm

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