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Carver 1995 320 exessive exhaust noise

Last post by Capt Happy « January 15th, 2026, 6:58 pm
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by handyaussie » December 20th, 2017, 1:51 am

This a first post from Handyaussie.
My 1995 carver is LOUD. 78 decibels. I am trying to quieten the beast down. Twin gm 350 with Crusader manifold,...

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January 15th, 2026, 6:58 pm
1998 Carver 355 Aft Cabin Motor yacht fuel smell in cabin

Last post by g36 « January 13th, 2026, 8:20 pm
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by donbusbee » January 12th, 2026, 3:11 pm

I have a fuel smell in the cabin of my carver 355. It is in the cabin only, there is no fuel smell in the engine compartment. The fuel tanks and fuel...

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January 13th, 2026, 8:20 pm
Calling all 346/366/36 owners

Last post by Carverlvr2 « January 12th, 2026, 8:57 pm
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by Carverlvr2 » January 9th, 2026, 9:47 pm

Calling all my sister ship owners. I have the ‘04 366 variant but I believe my questions/issues are related to all three models.
1. The seat in the...

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January 12th, 2026, 8:57 pm
Crack in Transom

Last post by Cooler « January 12th, 2026, 11:17 am
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by wilbur » December 8th, 2025, 3:45 pm

Hello!

Looking at a Carver 350, only photos, not in person yet. One of the photos shows a decent crack in the transom below the rub rail, starboard...
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January 12th, 2026, 11:17 am
How to get house paint off gel coat?

Last post by Notsooowicked « January 10th, 2026, 2:43 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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January 10th, 2026, 2:43 pm
Carver 390 Steering

Last post by Cooler « January 5th, 2026, 1:13 pm
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by dpcraig » January 4th, 2026, 9:21 am

Have a 1994 Carver 390 with a leak somewhere in the steering. Anyone have any experience fixing one of these? thanx, dc

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January 5th, 2026, 1:13 pm
Logo Emblems Badges

Last post by km1125 « December 31st, 2025, 8:54 pm
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by ttcrocker » December 31st, 2025, 8:37 am

Hello All! 32 degrees in Beautiful SW Florida this morning - YUCK! I'm restoring a 1993 Carver 300 and I am looking to replace the logo badges. Does...

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December 31st, 2025, 8:54 pm
Fire Suppression Bottle in Engine Room

Last post by VicB « December 30th, 2025, 1:50 pm
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by VicB » December 28th, 2025, 2:27 pm

We recently bought a 2001 406. We also have an 88’ 3807 we are prepping to sell in the spring. Both have fire suppression bottles in the engine...

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December 30th, 2025, 1:50 pm
wiper arms for a carver voyager

Last post by Viper « December 12th, 2025, 7:51 am
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by Two Finns » December 11th, 2025, 6:12 pm

Hello, I am a new owner to a 2008 52 voyager. The boat wiper motors work but the wiper arms are missing. I didn't think they would be so hard to...

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December 12th, 2025, 7:51 am
Water damaged plywood

Last post by drewp « December 6th, 2025, 6:27 pm

by drewp » December 6th, 2025, 6:27 pm

The port side salon windows in my 1996 325 aft cabin lost their seal and water came into the walls. There is some damage to the floor plywood and the...

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December 6th, 2025, 6:27 pm
570 Voyager flybridge seat removal

Last post by bud37 « December 6th, 2025, 4:59 pm
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by tim.lesage@twc.com » December 6th, 2025, 4:43 pm

I purchased a 2002 570 Voyager and am doing a lot of upgrades. I am going to have the flybridge seats reupholstered over the winter, I just need to...

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December 6th, 2025, 4:59 pm
-Stencil kit for upper helm station?

Last post by steve&tammy « December 4th, 2025, 8:04 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 4th, 2025, 8:04 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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Last post by TKLee View the latest post
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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Last post by Viper View the latest post
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

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