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

Welcome to CarverYachtOwners.com!

It's always confused me as to why no one ever started a carver specific message board, so here it is.

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No Water Coming Into the Head

Last post by Viper « June 20th, 2021, 10:02 am
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by MeredithRaymond » August 11th, 2017, 8:52 pm

Hello! My husband and I bought our first boat! Its a 1998 Carver 355 Aft Cabin. During sea trial, the surveyor noted that " there was no water...
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June 20th, 2021, 10:02 am
bow pulpit trim 1989 aft cabin Vinyl interior wall cover adhesive

Last post by chpsk8 « June 17th, 2021, 5:03 pm
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by Hinter Land » June 14th, 2021, 10:51 am

does anyone know where to purchase the black aluminum trim under the pulpit? Also, what type of adhesive is used to adhere the vinyl wall covering to...

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June 17th, 2021, 5:03 pm
Autohelm ST50 Plus Tridata

Last post by km1125 « June 16th, 2021, 1:01 pm
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by Agriman » June 15th, 2021, 11:34 am

The speed and log indicators stopped working. I assume the paddlewheel has been blocked with debris. Is this an easy dismantle and clean while in the...

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June 16th, 2021, 1:01 pm
Sea Star Steering question

Last post by Cooler « June 15th, 2021, 10:26 am
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by RussL » June 8th, 2021, 12:37 pm

Hi Everyone,

My 2000 396 has dual SeaStar tilt wheel helms, but I am not sure of the model. Last weekend the upper help became more difficult to...

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June 15th, 2021, 10:26 am
Sea star steering question

Last post by stanboyd89 « June 14th, 2021, 12:27 pm
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by stanboyd89 » June 13th, 2021, 10:46 pm

1986 Carver 4207 with Sea Star steering.
So over the weekend, I was in some pretty rough seas. The wind kept blowing me to port and turning me side...

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June 14th, 2021, 12:27 pm
Single engine trolling on twin vdrive Carver

Last post by SeattleMatt « June 12th, 2021, 11:06 pm
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by Fishboy » April 26th, 2020, 12:43 pm

Hi all!

Fishboy here, and first of all thanks for all the info! I’ve been searching the site to learn about Carver boats and I’m getting an...
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June 12th, 2021, 11:06 pm
Cover for electrical and water shore connection

Last post by RussL « June 11th, 2021, 11:16 am
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by tgebler » June 10th, 2021, 11:51 am

My 2000 396 aft cabin has a small door on the transom which covers the access for the shore power and shore water connections. The door is broken...

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June 11th, 2021, 11:16 am
Trim tab reservoir location 2002 410 sedan

Last post by PossiblyPaul « June 10th, 2021, 6:24 am
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by iggynom » June 8th, 2021, 9:03 am

Switches for trim tabs draw power when activated but no tab movement. Where is the trim tab fluid reservoir?

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June 10th, 2021, 6:24 am
Leaking Oil from Upper Helm

Last post by Viper « June 8th, 2021, 8:50 pm
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by Raylap819 » June 3rd, 2021, 11:04 am

1988 Carver 3807, Dual Helms, Equipped with Raymarine Avionix connected to Garmin Auto Pilot.

Oil is leaking from the fly bridge. steering wheel....

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June 8th, 2021, 8:50 pm
Dumbass question

Last post by Viper « June 8th, 2021, 8:32 pm
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by edw » June 4th, 2021, 5:49 pm

No, the question isn't dumbass, the questioner is.

Doing some engine troubleshooting on my 3607 port engine. Wouldn't start. Inadvertently left the...

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June 8th, 2021, 8:32 pm
Bilge pump hose replacement

Last post by Viper « June 1st, 2021, 10:00 pm
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by BarryK » May 17th, 2021, 12:34 pm

Hi all,

While cleaning out my center bilge pump on my 3467 the hose cracked in several places (30+ year old plastic). The hose seems to be attached...
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June 1st, 2021, 10:00 pm
Vibration between 1800-2100 rpm

Last post by BarryK « June 1st, 2021, 6:03 pm
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by vickyb » May 28th, 2021, 4:23 pm

My boat was recently surveyed 3 weeks ago when outside the water and shafts and props were found to be fine. However, when in the water, there is a...

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June 1st, 2021, 6:03 pm
1992 280 sedan window question

Last post by Phrancus « May 31st, 2021, 4:36 pm
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by Phrancus » May 23rd, 2021, 3:42 pm

Found the ventilation possibilties a bit minimal for our boat. And there was some dripping here and there when the winds are strong. In the past the...

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May 31st, 2021, 4:36 pm
Charging on Alternator

Last post by bud37 « May 31st, 2021, 2:06 pm
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by vickyb » May 31st, 2021, 8:45 am

From the Boat schematics, I see that all 3 charging systems go to the charger unit: Alternator, Generator and Shore Power. From there it seems to...

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May 31st, 2021, 2:06 pm
356 AC trim tab question

Last post by km1125 « May 30th, 2021, 9:09 am
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by V12diablo » May 17th, 2021, 9:38 pm

So, I fired up both engines this weekend , tested the transmissions, and all seamed good. Tested the trim tabs on both sides and the did not seem to...
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May 30th, 2021, 9:09 am
Sudden limit to 3200 rpm

Last post by km1125 « May 28th, 2021, 10:14 pm
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by vickyb » May 23rd, 2021, 7:43 am

Hello,

I was on plane across the lake yesterday at 3900 rpm. Engine temp, oil pressure everything normal but suddenly both engines dropped down to...
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May 28th, 2021, 10:14 pm
2002 Carver 506 Refrigerator Parts

Last post by km1125 « May 28th, 2021, 1:23 pm
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by bandersen55 » May 9th, 2021, 11:57 am

I own a 2002 506. I believe it has the original refrigerators. They work fine but many of the brackets on the door shelves have broken. Does anyone...

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May 28th, 2021, 1:23 pm
Falling mirror

Last post by Viper « May 27th, 2021, 9:54 pm
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by bandersen55 » May 27th, 2021, 2:06 pm

Attached is a picture of the mirror above the master bed. It's starting to come loose. I'm assuming it's glued to the ceiling. Can anyone verify that?

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May 27th, 2021, 9:54 pm
Engine compartment blowers

Last post by bandersen55 « May 27th, 2021, 2:02 pm
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by LetGoJones » May 19th, 2021, 12:30 pm

Hello working on my 2004 Carver 36 and the engine compartment blowers are not getting power, I have power at the helm switch and cabin panel but no...
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May 27th, 2021, 2:02 pm
Holding Tank Outside Vent

Last post by CaptDenny « May 25th, 2021, 4:07 pm
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by CaptDenny » May 25th, 2021, 9:53 am

My 98 Aft Cabin 405 has 2 holding tanks that service our 2 VacuFlush Heads.
I usually have them pumped out at our marina and if I venture miles out...

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May 25th, 2021, 4:07 pm
Helm Dashboard Labels - 1986 Carver 3607

Last post by hinzee623 « May 25th, 2021, 1:00 pm
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by hinzee623 » May 25th, 2021, 12:43 pm

Hi -
Some of the labels on my helm have wore off. I want to relabel them. I recently bought this boat so I do not even know what it may or may not...

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May 25th, 2021, 1:00 pm
Front windshield Vent for 2004 466 Aft Cabin

Last post by wkeith « May 25th, 2021, 11:32 am
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by wkeith » May 23rd, 2021, 8:30 am

Has anyone modified their front windshield to add a vent in the lower part for better air flow?
Thanks,
Walter

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May 25th, 2021, 11:32 am
City water pressure

Last post by km1125 « May 24th, 2021, 8:54 am
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by pepmyster » May 17th, 2021, 1:41 pm

Guys, I'm sure this has been discussed before. I went to the boat to glue down my Sea Deck, I connected my city water hose to the boat. No pressure...
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May 24th, 2021, 8:54 am
Fuel tank leaking

Last post by plittle2005 « May 23rd, 2021, 11:41 pm
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by brianshahan » April 1st, 2021, 11:32 pm

Just bought a Carver Santa Cruz 25 foot with a remain 351.
Starts great but the guy that I bought it from took me for a serious ride. I am working on...
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May 23rd, 2021, 11:41 pm
Throttle cables for 89 2767 Santego

Last post by Viper « May 23rd, 2021, 10:22 pm
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by deviouslittleone » May 23rd, 2021, 5:11 pm

:banghead: hi everyone, I'm fixing another person's "diy special" I have an 89 santego 2767, spend last year rebuilding carbs, new water...

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May 23rd, 2021, 10:22 pm

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