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by CYO Admin » January 30th, 2013, 9:07 am » in Introduce Yourself!

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Throttle cables - clean and oil or replace?

Last post by PossiblyPaul « May 2nd, 2021, 4:29 pm
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by PossiblyPaul » September 5th, 2020, 4:51 pm

This subject may have been dealt with previously, but my 'searching' skills are poor, so forgive me if it's a repeat. I posted it in the wrong forum...

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May 2nd, 2021, 4:29 pm
Wash down spigots - help

Last post by buster53 « May 1st, 2021, 8:51 am
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by buster53 » April 26th, 2021, 10:07 am

Ok, on my 2001, model 356 (and I'm sure other models as well) I have wash down spigots both at the anchor pulpit and on the aft deck.
The plastic...
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May 1st, 2021, 8:51 am
1995 355 WATER HEATER ISSUE

Last post by Viper « May 1st, 2021, 7:42 am
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by seldomdry » April 29th, 2021, 11:12 am

I need to replace water heater. Problem is it is mounted under the dinette. It will not fit through the floor access panel.
Help!

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May 1st, 2021, 7:42 am
When To Change The Oil

Last post by RGrew176 « April 30th, 2021, 1:49 am
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by RGrew176 » April 29th, 2021, 8:17 am

Just curious. I am old school in that I believe you change your oil in the fall just before winter layup. My mechanic is of the school that you...

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April 30th, 2021, 1:49 am
Interior door levers

Last post by Tireless « April 28th, 2021, 7:02 pm
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by Tireless » March 5th, 2021, 10:16 am

Over time I have noticed that some of the levers on my interior doors are dropping down and seem to have lost their tension. I would like to fix...

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April 28th, 2021, 7:02 pm
Rear Sliding Cabin Door

Last post by tomschauer « April 27th, 2021, 11:25 pm
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by DannyF » January 22nd, 2021, 9:01 am

Hello all,
I have a 1995 Carver 355 and the rear sliding acrylic door is getting hard to open or close.
I have tried spraying a dry lube on the top...
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April 27th, 2021, 11:25 pm
Head raw water inlet location?

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by mikesparker » April 21st, 2021, 6:33 pm

I'm dumb...can't for the life of me find the raw water inlet cock for head on my 1985 3227. Anyone? Please?
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April 27th, 2021, 8:21 pm
1750 RPMS

Last post by Viper « April 26th, 2021, 10:15 am
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by Michaemac » April 25th, 2021, 6:58 pm

Anyone have a solution as to why my boat won’t rev higher than 1750 rpms? I have 2005 56 Pilot house.

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April 26th, 2021, 10:15 am
Flying colors or colours

Last post by bud37 « April 26th, 2021, 8:01 am
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by Phrancus » April 25th, 2021, 3:15 pm

Have to replace some parts of the interior of our 1992 26 / 28 sedan it's a kind of vinyl with foam backing. I found something similar but would...

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April 26th, 2021, 8:01 am
Generator Hydro Lock Help

Last post by Midnightsun « April 25th, 2021, 7:06 pm
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by Midnightsun » April 24th, 2021, 12:14 pm

The owner of my previous boat is having issues with the generator hydro locking every now and then and would like some suggestions on how to...
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April 25th, 2021, 7:06 pm
Swim platform leak

Last post by fdsf23! « April 21st, 2021, 10:25 pm
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by fdsf23! » April 20th, 2021, 9:00 pm

I am new to the forum and currently have a contract on a 2007 46 MY. During the hull survey water was found dripping from the underside of the swim...

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April 21st, 2021, 10:25 pm
3607 windshield

Last post by Stevekw « April 21st, 2021, 8:58 pm
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by Stevekw » April 21st, 2021, 10:34 am

Does anybody know where to find a replacement windshield for a 3607? I mean the short plexiglass one up on the fly bridge.

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April 21st, 2021, 8:58 pm
Window above cockpit on 2000 396 Aft Cabin

Last post by DanM « April 21st, 2021, 7:44 pm
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by tgebler » April 19th, 2021, 2:03 pm

There is a glass window above the cockpit, under the radar arch (see photo with window at top) and behind the helm on my 396. I would like to either...

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April 21st, 2021, 7:44 pm
Questions on draining fuel tanks

Last post by g36 « April 19th, 2021, 3:00 pm
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by V12diablo » April 18th, 2021, 9:09 pm

In my attempt to drain all the old gasoline from my 356 AC I have purchased a electric fuel pump that pumps at 3 psi, it says it can be used as a...

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April 19th, 2021, 3:00 pm
Ultra Leather Cleaning & Conditioning

Last post by denpooch « April 18th, 2021, 9:46 am
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by denpooch » April 17th, 2021, 2:53 pm

Hey folks.
I would like to know how you clean and condition the 'ultra leather' fabric in the main salon? I did find this one item that specifically...

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April 18th, 2021, 9:46 am
Rudder Port (Stuffing Box) for 1986 Carver 28 Mariner

Last post by Viper « April 15th, 2021, 8:10 pm
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by brydog3 » April 15th, 2021, 1:54 pm

Hello,
I need to find a replacement rudder port for a 28ft Mariner. The part number on the casting is 51232 but I'm coming up empty searching...

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April 15th, 2021, 8:10 pm
spider cracks

Last post by g36 « April 15th, 2021, 11:36 am
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by Superg » April 15th, 2021, 9:28 am

Spider Crack Repairs

As spider cracks are a universal issue (even on new boats), I thought I would start a thread on various ways to repair spider...

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April 15th, 2021, 11:36 am
External Bow Thruster

Last post by Midnightsun « April 14th, 2021, 3:59 am
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by rob37w » April 13th, 2021, 3:52 pm

New to owning a Carver. My previous boat was a 40' Regal cruiser. After docking in windy conditions I have decided a bow truster might be a good...

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April 14th, 2021, 3:59 am
Windows

Last post by Grafunkus « April 13th, 2021, 10:40 pm
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by Grafunkus » September 6th, 2020, 10:16 pm

We just spent our first couple of night on our new 1985 3607 aft cabin boat. Closed up earlier than expected because the winds today were gusting to...
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April 13th, 2021, 10:40 pm
Shift and Throttle Cables Replacement Cost

Last post by Viper « April 12th, 2021, 10:10 pm
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by uchu » November 25th, 2020, 3:53 pm

Our Carver suffers from a rather stiff controls at the helm. The recommendation from the Marina's mechanic is replacement. They are quoting roughly...
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April 12th, 2021, 10:10 pm
Coffee maker

Last post by mjk1040 « April 11th, 2021, 6:26 pm
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by rhelfman » April 9th, 2021, 12:17 pm

Can someone please give me a model number and brand for the coffee maker that fits into the galley cutout. I have a 2004 466 but I believe they are...

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April 11th, 2021, 6:26 pm
Too Many Zincs???

Last post by denpooch « April 10th, 2021, 8:37 pm
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by denpooch » April 6th, 2021, 8:03 am

Hello crew. I hope all is well.
At the end of last season I posted a few images of what seems to be some sort of corrosion issue around any thru hull...

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April 10th, 2021, 8:37 pm
prop size question

Last post by Viper « April 8th, 2021, 7:07 am
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by megbert » April 5th, 2021, 9:12 pm

I have a 32' voyager, twin 350 crusaders that hit WOT at 4200-4300, cruises ok at 3600 but likes 3800 the best at about 18 knots. OEM says 18x18, but...

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April 8th, 2021, 7:07 am
1978 Carver santa cruise problem with shift box

Last post by Flippenout « April 7th, 2021, 6:51 pm
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by Flippenout » April 7th, 2021, 6:41 am

1978 25.5 ftCarver Santa cruise cabin cruiser. Duel helm set up both mechanical lines are working. The part where you shift it from top or to bottom...

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April 7th, 2021, 6:51 pm
1993 Crusader engine Parts Manual

Last post by Viper « April 7th, 2021, 7:10 am
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by LEShaw56 » August 15th, 2020, 9:15 am

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can download an illustrated parts manual for a crusader 454xl engine

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April 7th, 2021, 7:10 am

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