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-Stencil kit for upper helm station?

Last post by km1125 « December 3rd, 2025, 3:40 pm
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by steve&tammy » December 2nd, 2025, 9:33 pm

Hi all, hope everyone has had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
We are planning some upcoming things for our spring visit to our 1987 Carver 4207 and one of...

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December 3rd, 2025, 3:40 pm
Need advice for seal replacement

Last post by Punch'Eau « November 30th, 2025, 8:06 pm
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by Punch'Eau » September 15th, 2025, 2:25 pm

Hi all, my 350 is a 2000. What seal should I buy/change to stop a water infiltration there?
Thanks in advance
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November 30th, 2025, 8:06 pm
396 Aft Cabin 2000 - Bilge pumps replacements

Last post by drbulloc « November 23rd, 2025, 7:36 pm
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by tgebler » November 3rd, 2025, 10:25 am

My 396 has three bilge pumps. I am looking to replace the pumps and/or float switches for the forward and aft pumps. I would appreciate any thoughts...

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November 23rd, 2025, 7:36 pm
86 Mariner 3697 steering issue

Last post by MrMojoRisin « November 22nd, 2025, 9:27 pm
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by MrMojoRisin » October 14th, 2025, 5:00 pm

Hello,

new owner of a 1986 Carver Mariner that we purchased knowing we had several projects in store for us. Much cosmetic work freshening up the...
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November 22nd, 2025, 9:27 pm
Drain plug

Last post by geo « November 18th, 2025, 8:12 pm
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by geo » November 17th, 2025, 9:21 pm

Hello everyone
1st great season with my 1988 3297 mariner. I live in Jersey and have a Grady here and my Carver in Maryland, they just pulled my...

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November 18th, 2025, 8:12 pm
2004 Carver 360 Sport Sedan-Window

Last post by TKLee « November 11th, 2025, 2:25 pm
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by kath2628 » September 29th, 2022, 12:10 pm

Hello, I'm trying to locate a STRB side Window for a 2004 Carver 360 Sport Sedan. I'm unable to locate. Wondering if anyone had success in finding?

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November 11th, 2025, 2:25 pm
Screen Replacement

Last post by DarylB « November 10th, 2025, 5:29 pm
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by tgebler » September 2nd, 2025, 9:07 am

I cannot figure out how to remove and replace the screen in two portholes on my 2000 396 aft cabin. I tried removing all of the screws on the frame...
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November 10th, 2025, 5:29 pm
Propellers shafts seals and bearings

Last post by Viper « November 9th, 2025, 9:07 am
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by Punch'Eau » October 15th, 2025, 11:37 am

2000 350 Mariner. I think my propellers shaft are on the end. What do you think? I am new to shaft propelled boats.
The shafts are 1 1/2.
Easy to do?...

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November 9th, 2025, 9:07 am
Sliding hatch lock

Last post by LTD32025 « November 4th, 2025, 5:03 am

by LTD32025 » November 4th, 2025, 5:03 am

I have a 1989 Carver Allegra 2587. I need a replacement lock for the sliding hatch door.
If you know of one please let me know.
I have posted...

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November 4th, 2025, 5:03 am
2004 Carver 350 | New Wires, Caps, Rotors and Plugs | Before and After Performance Graph Inside

Last post by MirrorFinishPolishin « November 3rd, 2025, 4:12 pm
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by MirrorFinishPolishin » November 3rd, 2025, 1:56 pm

Well, normally I don't do higher RPM with my Carver 350 as I usually just cruise at average speeds (not really ever in a hurry) but decided to get on...

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November 3rd, 2025, 4:12 pm
Venturi Window Leaks

Last post by Lynnie « November 2nd, 2025, 4:09 pm
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by Terra Nova » August 8th, 2023, 8:27 am

Does anybody have or had issues with leaking venturi windows on their boat? I have a 410 Sport Sedan and the hard plastic window leaks along the...

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November 2nd, 2025, 4:09 pm
Carver solon and state room light trim ring replacement solution

Last post by paulr « November 2nd, 2025, 2:37 pm
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by paulr » October 7th, 2025, 6:14 pm

If anyone is interested how to do the for $3.50 per light let me know.
I am not a seller.
I will just share. See attached

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November 2nd, 2025, 2:37 pm
Forward hatch on a 42' Carver 4208

Last post by KellyMoore « October 30th, 2025, 5:16 pm

by KellyMoore » October 30th, 2025, 5:16 pm

Hello,
I have a 1989 Carver 4208. Looking for the forward hatch. Any recommedations . Thanks Kelly

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October 30th, 2025, 5:16 pm
Bow Thruster Joystick

Last post by warren.corbin « October 30th, 2025, 4:03 pm

by warren.corbin » October 30th, 2025, 4:03 pm

Does anyone have a spare joystick for Volvo Penta QL thruster? If so, please let me know price.

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October 30th, 2025, 4:03 pm
2000 Carver 506 - AFT carpet soaked

Last post by KuyaJunGarage « October 29th, 2025, 10:49 am
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by KuyaJunGarage » June 24th, 2025, 1:21 pm

Hey guys hope everyone is enjoying the boating season.
Family and I finally took the carver out, Cummins worked flawlessly, open her up to 2400rpm...
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October 29th, 2025, 10:49 am
2004 570 pilothouse shaft struts and stuffing boxes

Last post by Viper « October 27th, 2025, 6:42 am
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by Cary Johnson » October 26th, 2025, 11:01 pm

Hi there

I am on the hunt for 2 2 1/2” shaft struts and stuffing boxes for a 2004 570 pilothouse which is running D12 Volvos with 2 1/2” shafts....

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October 27th, 2025, 6:42 am
Soft aft deck floor repair

Last post by bud37 « October 22nd, 2025, 4:18 pm
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by Bakoboat » October 22nd, 2025, 12:31 pm

Fellow boaters

Looking for some guidance

I have 45ft aft cabin with a hardtop on aft deck, year 2000. A section of aft deck floor has a soft spot...

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October 22nd, 2025, 4:18 pm
Run a New Transducer cable on a 396 Carver

Last post by paulr « October 21st, 2025, 8:43 am
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by paulr » June 22nd, 2025, 4:30 pm

Does anyone have experience running a wire from the bridge dashboard to the bilge on a Carver 396 to install a new transducer? There must be...

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October 21st, 2025, 8:43 am
Westerbeke Generator Problem

Last post by MyPleasure « October 19th, 2025, 6:19 pm
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by MyPleasure » October 6th, 2025, 12:50 am

Hi Fellas,
For the life of me, I cannot get my 5kw gas generator to stop hunting. I’ve contacted Westerbeke and they sent me a troubleshooting guide...

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October 19th, 2025, 6:19 pm
2000 Carver 350 Engine Sync Gauge ?

Last post by CaptnO « October 16th, 2025, 9:17 pm
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by CaptnO » October 16th, 2025, 8:57 pm

Hello fellow boaters. I have a 2000 Carver 350 Mariner which came with an Engine Synchronizer Gauge. It also has a module which based on my research...

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October 16th, 2025, 9:17 pm
1987 carver mariner 32 ft r270 engine

Last post by henry « October 13th, 2025, 11:26 am
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by henry » October 13th, 2025, 8:35 am

does anyone have the part number for the sea water pump impellar

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October 13th, 2025, 11:26 am
Cummins 450C No Start (Data Link Inactive)

Last post by KuyaJunGarage « October 15th, 2025, 8:37 am
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by trwestman » October 13th, 2025, 9:35 am

Tried to start my Starboard engine. Key On there were no lights on the display panel. Specifically I look for “Wait to Start”. Digital display turns...

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October 15th, 2025, 8:37 am
2000 Carver 506 - deck door locks/intruder

Last post by KuyaJunGarage « October 13th, 2025, 8:16 am
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by KuyaJunGarage » October 7th, 2025, 1:27 pm

Hello everyone, hope all is good!

Well, it happen! We had an intruder come on our boat last Sunday 5:30am, caught it on camera. Filed a police...

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October 13th, 2025, 8:16 am
Revised Bilge Blower Discussion

Last post by paulr « October 10th, 2025, 9:46 pm
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by paulr » July 22nd, 2025, 9:54 am

I had my Carver 396 (gas) for 2 years now and the blowers have never worked correctly. I replaced all 4 blowers and the 4 relays and only 1 blower...
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October 10th, 2025, 9:46 pm
Northstar 6000i

Last post by Viper « October 10th, 2025, 9:00 pm
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by paulr » October 9th, 2025, 5:02 pm

I have a Northstar 6000i GPS that was originally mounted on my dashboard. I no longer use it as it is so outdated. I see that it has a video input...

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