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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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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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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
Isolation valves for winterizing

Last post by Merkinbrumsky « November 4th, 2024, 7:42 am
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by Merkinbrumsky » October 29th, 2024, 4:30 pm

I was having trouble with some leaky fittings and over pressure valve on my hot water heater last season so I plumbed in an isolation set up in order...

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November 4th, 2024, 7:42 am
3207 Windlass Installation

Last post by DvB « November 2nd, 2024, 5:23 pm
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by DvB » October 30th, 2024, 9:24 pm

This is my windlass installation.

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November 2nd, 2024, 5:23 pm
Navigation light pole

Last post by dgreene « November 1st, 2024, 8:53 pm
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by lz33w7 » November 1st, 2024, 7:36 am

Hello friends:

BLUF - 1987 Carver 3297, where can I get a new 3 prong navigation pole, the lightbulbs are out but the top cover is missing allowing...

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November 1st, 2024, 8:53 pm
Shaft coupler bolt

Last post by bud37 « October 28th, 2024, 6:15 pm
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by ataylor233 » October 28th, 2024, 6:07 pm

So I need to pull my shaft it's a little bent and the coupler face is a bit jacked up does anyone know what size it is

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October 28th, 2024, 6:15 pm
Exhaust Flapper

Last post by camsaure@aol.com « October 20th, 2024, 10:55 pm
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by Peter3607 » October 22nd, 2019, 6:41 pm

Any one know where I can buy a replacement exhaust flapper for my '89 Carver 3607?

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October 20th, 2024, 10:55 pm
On-board Fire Suppression Update Options

Last post by Viper « October 17th, 2024, 8:33 pm
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by SteveMyhre » October 17th, 2024, 10:55 am

I recently bought a 2014 Carver C40 with an outdated/discharged on-board fire suppression system (no fire, so it either had a leak or discharged)....

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October 17th, 2024, 8:33 pm
Gratuity on Marine Services - Carpet cleaning

Last post by kgarguilo « October 17th, 2024, 2:21 pm
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by kgarguilo » October 16th, 2024, 12:01 pm

I am curious as I got hit with a request for a tip today that has not happened in 22 years of boating. I am interested in other people's opinion on...
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October 17th, 2024, 2:21 pm
Replacement window slides

Last post by jbdraper « October 15th, 2024, 3:43 pm

by jbdraper » October 15th, 2024, 3:43 pm

I'm in the process of rebuilding our 1979 Carver, and currently I'm working on the window frames. I've got the frames off the boat and am planning on...

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October 15th, 2024, 3:43 pm
hot water

Last post by LOTO « October 11th, 2024, 3:39 am
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by LOTO » October 10th, 2024, 9:58 am

I have the two water lines that go from the motor to the hot water tank. They get warm when the engine is running. I want to stop that system. Should...

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October 11th, 2024, 3:39 am
Winterizing is there a good video or long checklist I can see to help me winterize my boat for the first time, 1990 34 s

Last post by Viper « October 9th, 2024, 8:53 pm
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by LOTO » October 7th, 2024, 7:42 am

Winterizing is there a good video or long checklist I can see to help me winterize my boat for the first time, 1990 34 santego.
:banghead:

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October 9th, 2024, 8:53 pm
1989 santego synchronizer guage

Last post by Guy « October 9th, 2024, 5:23 pm
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by Guy » October 8th, 2024, 5:17 pm

Hello all

Synchronizer Gauge wasn’t working, so I tossed it, only lately to be told it could have been serviced, my bad !!.

2 inch gauge but no...

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October 9th, 2024, 5:23 pm

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