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86 Mariner 3697 steering issue

Last post by MrMojoRisin « April 16th, 2026, 4:44 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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April 16th, 2026, 4:44 pm
Bilge paint

Last post by km1125 « April 15th, 2026, 10:43 am
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by paulr » April 14th, 2026, 9:24 am

Hello,
I am doing some refreshing my 2001 Carver 396. I would like to paint some portions of my bilge. I would like to match the orginal flat grey...

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April 15th, 2026, 10:43 am
1986 Mariner 3697- first spring launch/splash

Last post by Viper « March 28th, 2026, 12:24 am
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by MrMojoRisin » March 26th, 2026, 9:06 am

Hello,

i've posted a few times this past fall about us purchasing an '86 Mariner 36'. Not sure if this is the correct thread for this post, but here...
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March 28th, 2026, 12:24 am
2000 carver 506 - 6CTA cummins Sea Strainer Basket

Last post by KuyaJunGarage « March 26th, 2026, 3:07 pm
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by KuyaJunGarage » March 23rd, 2026, 9:06 am

Hello everyone,

Hope everyone is excited as me to get back on the water!

Getting ready to de-winterizing my boat. Last winter, winterizing for the...

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March 26th, 2026, 3:07 pm
Kohler 7 3E

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by pepmyster » August 10th, 2025, 9:11 pm

Hey everyone. Been a while since posting because everything was Hunky Dory. Until. Genny started great, 110v , beautiful. Turned on shore power 1,...
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March 17th, 2026, 3:38 pm
1997 Carver 500 tankage

Last post by Boatnut « March 13th, 2026, 8:57 pm
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by Boatnut » March 12th, 2026, 11:54 pm

Hi all, considering buying a 1997 Carver 500 with the Cummins 8.3's... Hope you can give me some advice? What material are the fuel and water tanks...

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March 13th, 2026, 8:57 pm
2002 Carver 346 Trim Tabs - Can I add a gauge?

Last post by sbb2112 « March 9th, 2026, 11:20 am
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by NHCarver346 » March 2nd, 2026, 4:11 pm

Hello! I purchased a 2002 Carver 346 last summer and am looking to make a few updates for the 2026 season.

Would be nice to know the position of...

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March 9th, 2026, 11:20 am
530 Voyager stern tube size

Last post by Andymcq « March 9th, 2026, 6:09 am

by Andymcq » March 9th, 2026, 6:09 am

Hi all,
I'm 2000 miles away from the boat - I need to order full new seals - tubes, everything!

I have a copy of the build sheets and I have 2-1/4...

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March 9th, 2026, 6:09 am
Carver 396, broken window replacement

Last post by Alanna Mo Cree « March 2nd, 2026, 8:50 am
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by allanswett » September 22nd, 2017, 3:50 pm

Sadly, Irma drove a sailboat along the outer docks at my marina, colliding with several vessels. One of my "custom" windows was broken. I'm...
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Props

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by joeslenzak@gmail.com » February 24th, 2025, 5:41 pm

Hi - I'm new to the Carver Forum.
I have a 2002 410 Sport Sedan. The props were changed out at some point by the original owner. It has twin Cummins...
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February 18th, 2026, 11:47 am
Cutlass removal tool

Last post by Yoeman « February 10th, 2026, 10:10 pm

by Yoeman » February 10th, 2026, 10:10 pm

I finally got the transmission coupler of on my 3297 1988 so can now replace the shaft seal.
Would anyone know were I can rent a strut pro tool to...

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February 10th, 2026, 10:10 pm
Volvo BP1200 thruster problem

Last post by Viper « February 9th, 2026, 10:14 pm
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by tim.lesage@twc.com » February 8th, 2026, 9:03 am

Last year I purchased a 2002 570 Voyager. It is equipped with a Volvo QL BP1200 24V bow thruster. Both of the switches were bad, so I was able to...

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February 9th, 2026, 10:14 pm
1993 Carver 280 Express prop selection

Last post by spencerorl « February 8th, 2026, 6:37 pm
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by spencerorl » February 8th, 2026, 9:40 am

Hi. I am a long time boat owner of small runabouts and this is my first large heavier boat. The boat has a 7.4 with a Bravo 2.

During my...

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February 8th, 2026, 6:37 pm
Remove microwave from 2018 Carver C40

Last post by Cph8tr@gmail.com « February 5th, 2026, 9:19 pm
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by Cph8tr@gmail.com » February 5th, 2026, 8:26 pm

Does anyone know where the screws may be to remove the convection/microwave on this model boat? I've looked behind the master toilet pulled off the...

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February 5th, 2026, 9:19 pm
Safety Rail Replacement

Last post by Viper « February 4th, 2026, 5:22 pm
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by Ahoymatefla.com » February 2nd, 2026, 11:16 am

Hello all!
Im new here and a new Carver owner.
I need to replace all safety rails on my 1981 3007.
Im wondering if anyone has a specification diagram...

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February 4th, 2026, 5:22 pm
Calling all 346/366/36 owners

Last post by bud37 « January 28th, 2026, 9:33 am
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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 28th, 2026, 9:33 am
Lubricating Cables

Last post by MCADRG « January 26th, 2026, 3:21 pm
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by MCADRG » January 26th, 2026, 9:08 am

I have a 1991 3608 Aft Cabin with twin 454 crusaders. I have upper and lower helm stations and would like to lubricate the both the throttle and...

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January 26th, 2026, 3:21 pm
How to remove air intake

Last post by Viper « January 24th, 2026, 10:46 am
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by ck36 » January 22nd, 2026, 11:22 am

I'm not even sure what to call this piece, but it's a painted aluminum insert through which the engine room blowers take suction. The clips visible...

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January 24th, 2026, 10:46 am
1998 Carver 355 Aft Cabin Motor yacht fuel smell in cabin

Last post by mjk1040 « January 23rd, 2026, 1:54 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 23rd, 2026, 1:54 pm
Muffler Replacement

Last post by Viper « January 18th, 2026, 4:55 pm
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by Capt Happy » January 17th, 2026, 10:40 am

Good Day All,

Reaching out to the community for help in sourcing a st'bd side replacement muffler for our 1997 320 Voyager.

The original muffler...

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January 18th, 2026, 4:55 pm
Carver 1995 320 exessive exhaust noise

Last post by bud37 « January 17th, 2026, 4:29 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 17th, 2026, 4:29 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

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