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396 MY Dock Side Access Door Hinges

Last post by KyleR « February 15th, 2025, 9:36 am
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by Ojgami » January 1st, 2024, 5:50 pm

Hi everyone! I’m a new Carver 396 owner and am trying to make a few repairs before spring. My starboard side dock access door is difficult to open...

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February 15th, 2025, 9:36 am
Carver 506 - Wiper Replacement

Last post by KuyaJunGarage « February 11th, 2025, 11:04 am

by KuyaJunGarage » February 11th, 2025, 11:04 am

Any 506 or 564 all Glass...
How do you replace the wiper blade? do you stand on the metal grab bar?

Thanks guys in advance

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February 11th, 2025, 11:04 am
Painting the hull above the water line

Last post by dlldxb « February 6th, 2025, 6:44 pm
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by tgebler » January 22nd, 2024, 1:21 pm

Has anyone painted the hull of their boat above the waterline? If so, can you provide any thoughts about such a project.

i was looking at Interlux...

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February 6th, 2025, 6:44 pm
2007 Carver 35 Super Sport - general information or owners manual?

Last post by BigBadJohnnyB « February 2nd, 2025, 3:24 pm
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by BigBadJohnnyB » February 1st, 2025, 1:38 am

Hi all,

I recently became part of the club by purchasing a 2007 Carver 35SS. First thing that strikes me as odd - what's the dang thing called? It...

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February 2nd, 2025, 3:24 pm
2007 Carver 35SS (Super Sport) - remove microwave?

Last post by BigBadJohnnyB « January 29th, 2025, 1:59 pm
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by BigBadJohnnyB » January 29th, 2025, 12:21 pm

Hi all,

I just purchased a 2007 Carver 35SS, 3rd owner. I’m trying to figure out how to pull out the microwave/coffee maker combo unit and replace...

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January 29th, 2025, 1:59 pm
1977 Carver 2276 - items

Last post by Cooler « January 26th, 2025, 1:04 pm
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by sdsurf » January 26th, 2025, 9:37 am

Good Morning

I have a 1977 Carver 2276 in great condition but missing a few items. It has two sinks, one in the Galley and one in the head. I am...

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January 26th, 2025, 1:04 pm
Forward bilge swamp Carver 430

Last post by pondiscio@gmail.com « January 20th, 2025, 7:49 am
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by pondiscio@gmail.com » December 21st, 2022, 1:07 pm

I imagine I'm not the first owner to be infinitely annoyed by the water that accumulates in the forward bilge. I imagine a lot of owners have figured...

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January 20th, 2025, 7:49 am
Screen repair under moon roof

Last post by rgp987 « January 16th, 2025, 10:40 am
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by tgherzog » May 21st, 2023, 1:30 pm

Have a 2016 C37. The screen under the moon roof (is that what it's called?) in the main salon has come loose from its tracks. Any suggestions on how...

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January 16th, 2025, 10:40 am
Happy New Year - Moving off Lake Lanier GA to AL - ICW

Last post by Cooler « January 13th, 2025, 10:47 am
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by kgarguilo » January 11th, 2025, 11:36 am

Happy New Year everyone! Hope everyone got some time away and relaxed a bit. We have decided to move to Mobile AL on the ICW. We will be moving our...
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January 13th, 2025, 10:47 am
Replacement Mooring Chain for a 1999 445

Last post by Viper « January 13th, 2025, 7:26 am
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by Alastair MacGregor » January 8th, 2025, 5:55 pm

New to this size boat
Ran out my chain and found it to only be 175 feet long. Last few owners didn't do much with the boat. Wanting to replace with...

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January 13th, 2025, 7:26 am
2807 Riviera muffler replacement

Last post by Viper « January 3rd, 2025, 10:00 am
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by irobertson » January 2nd, 2025, 1:10 pm

Hi all,
In the fall when I went to take the boat out I discovered that a Muskrat had gotten in and chewed a nice big hole in my starboard muffler....

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January 3rd, 2025, 10:00 am
Replacement props

Last post by buster53 « December 28th, 2024, 11:58 pm
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by thisismurph » December 26th, 2024, 5:41 pm

Hi
I'm looking to replace two damaged props on a 1993 340 Santego. 18 x 23 four blade 1 and 3/8 shaft Would love to find something used. Do I need to...

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December 28th, 2024, 11:58 pm
Spark plugs

Last post by MyPleasure « December 28th, 2024, 11:31 pm
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by Gary Rose » December 15th, 2024, 11:56 am

Just a question, I removed a spark plug from my 8.1l HO to get the number so i can get new plugs. It’s a AC Delco 12578277 so i go on line to see...

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December 28th, 2024, 11:31 pm
How to get house paint off gel coat?

Last post by bud37 « December 22nd, 2024, 7:49 pm
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by Notsooowicked » December 11th, 2024, 7:22 pm

Yes, this does sound crazy.
I just purchased a 396 a few months ago, and there are what appeared to be repair patches to the gel coat. Apon closer...

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December 22nd, 2024, 7:49 pm
3207 Dingy Mounting / Davit

Last post by DvB « December 15th, 2024, 3:16 pm
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by DvB » October 30th, 2024, 10:59 pm

This is how I setup our boat to transport our tender.

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December 15th, 2024, 3:16 pm
Access to Anchor Locker/Waste Line 1990 3467/38/380 Santego

Last post by ColRon « December 13th, 2024, 4:46 pm
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by mikeo1 » November 28th, 2024, 3:44 pm

Looked at a LOT of boats--deliberately bought a Carver

So boat is new to me and I'm trying to get her back in shape

Can't figure out how to...

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December 13th, 2024, 4:46 pm
Carver White Paint Color on Aluminum Window Trim

Last post by ems05#05 « December 12th, 2024, 12:32 pm
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by wkeith » September 9th, 2020, 2:39 pm

On my 2004 Carver 466 MY the white paint is chipping off the front aluminum window frames inside and out.. Any idea what the white color number would...

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December 12th, 2024, 12:32 pm
Rudder shaft repair

Last post by Viper « December 10th, 2024, 9:02 pm
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by Blu3 » December 9th, 2024, 1:44 pm

Hello new to this forum happy to find you guys.
I am trying to prepare parts for a haul out.

I have a 1983 carver 28' mariner with a stuck rudder...
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December 10th, 2024, 9:02 pm
Engine de-greaser

Last post by camsaure@aol.com « December 8th, 2024, 10:54 pm
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by lz33w7 » November 27th, 2024, 5:20 am

Hello friends,

Happy Holidays. Ok, so I’m wanting to clean the engines off…is there an engine degreaser you recommend?

Once applied, should I put...

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December 8th, 2024, 10:54 pm
Swim deck damaged from storm.

Last post by camsaure@aol.com « December 8th, 2024, 10:14 pm
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by lz33w7 » November 20th, 2024, 11:48 am

Hi guys,

Apologies, this is my first boat and I’m new to boating…only had her a couple of months and I’m in the process of fixing her up. Had a bad...

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December 8th, 2024, 10:14 pm
2006 Carver 42 SS access to holding tank sensor

Last post by markalexander « November 27th, 2024, 10:13 am
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by markalexander » November 1st, 2023, 10:25 am

Hello Everyone!

We purchased a 2006 Carver 42 Super Sport in September and so far we love the boat!

It appears the holding tank sensor is not...
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November 27th, 2024, 10:13 am
Fuel gauge needle

Last post by Viper « November 27th, 2024, 6:47 am
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by lz33w7 » October 14th, 2024, 6:17 am

Hello friends,

I hope everyone is well. Apologies in advance if I’m in the wrong section. I took possession yesterday of my 1987 Carver Mariner...

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
November 27th, 2024, 6:47 am
Aluminium entrance door replacement parts

Last post by bud37 « November 22nd, 2024, 11:05 am
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by 333 » November 22nd, 2024, 10:49 am

On my 2000 374 voyager the sliding salon entrance door, the frame of the door that opens is corroded badly. I was wondering if anyone know where I...

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November 22nd, 2024, 11:05 am
Steering Wheel

Last post by Viper « November 20th, 2024, 8:38 pm
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by lz33w7 » October 10th, 2024, 4:12 pm

Hello friends,

New to boats and just purchased an 1987 Mariner 3297. Can the steering wheels in these boats be replaced?

Kindly,
v/r,
Stephen

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
November 20th, 2024, 8:38 pm
466MY AC DUCT AFT CABIN

Last post by kgarguilo « November 7th, 2024, 12:35 pm
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by ems05#05 » August 20th, 2024, 10:11 am

Has anyone dealt with replacing ac duct work in the aft cabin? How to reach the ends to change out.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Eric

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November 7th, 2024, 12:35 pm

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