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Question on polishing waxing

Last post by MakinTime « April 21st, 2018, 7:38 am
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by Nharrison5 » April 19th, 2018, 10:51 am

I had this question in a another post but didn’t get any replies.

Guys, I have a question. My boat is in the water. I have compounded polished and...

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April 21st, 2018, 7:38 am
Propeller shaft rotation drag?

Last post by PhilH « April 21st, 2018, 3:27 am
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by amanphoto » February 6th, 2018, 6:14 pm

I have a concern that my propeller shafts on my 1999 Carver Mariner 350 are encountering some sort of resistance and not spinning as freely as they...
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April 21st, 2018, 3:27 am
Bottom Paint

Last post by PhilH « April 21st, 2018, 3:11 am
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by yardley99 » April 8th, 2018, 10:35 am
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I thought the choice of bottom paint would be easy but there doesn't seem to be a straight forward answer online or with the "experts"....

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April 21st, 2018, 3:11 am
AFT DECK SHOWER BOX

Last post by PhilH « April 21st, 2018, 1:55 am
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by DistinctivelyLost » March 29th, 2018, 7:44 pm

Hey Everyone,
I'm trying to replace the shower box on a 430 Carver CMY. I'm having trouble sourcing a box of the same dimensions. I've attached a...

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April 21st, 2018, 1:55 am
BILDGE BLOWERS 560 VOYAGER

Last post by PhilH « April 21st, 2018, 1:49 am
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by Tempus Fugit » May 13th, 2013, 3:49 pm
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I have a 2006 560 Voyager. I need help in trouble shooting a problem with my bilge blowers. The blowers are suppose to turn on/off anytime the...
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April 21st, 2018, 1:49 am
Compounding / waxing 2018

Last post by MakinTime « April 17th, 2018, 9:55 pm
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by bud37 » March 31st, 2018, 1:13 pm

So for us in the frozen north, soon it will be time to compound/buff/wax hulls etc.
What is everyone using for cutting/compounding pads...
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April 17th, 2018, 9:55 pm
Zinc

Last post by mjk1040 « April 17th, 2018, 6:08 am
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by Jerry Pick » April 12th, 2018, 8:20 pm
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I have a 2001 Carver 444CMY with twin Cumming 370. I need to replace my shaft zinc. I can not find anywhere that tells me the size. I believe they...

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April 17th, 2018, 6:08 am
Running Gear Paint

Last post by buster53 « April 13th, 2018, 10:58 pm
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by denpooch » April 4th, 2018, 7:04 pm
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As we are getting VERY CLOSE (finally!) to getting into the water, I am thinking about bottom paint.
I would like to know what you guys are doing...
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April 13th, 2018, 10:58 pm
aft deck curtesy lights

Last post by Lobscouser « April 7th, 2018, 2:11 pm
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by Mystic144 » April 6th, 2018, 10:16 pm

Recently purchased a 1999 445 aft cabin Carver.
Can not locate the switch to operate the 2 small lights in the aft deck hardtop or the single light...

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April 7th, 2018, 2:11 pm
windshield wiper blades

Last post by capgattis « April 5th, 2018, 10:14 am
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by A Lee » April 1st, 2018, 10:09 am
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I own a 2005 56' Voyger that is currently 4 hrs away. I would like to purchase wiper blades for a upcoming trip to get the boat home. Does anyone...

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April 5th, 2018, 10:14 am
Bottom Paint Sanding Option

Last post by tomschauer « April 2nd, 2018, 10:56 am
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by amanphoto » March 15th, 2018, 1:50 pm
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I've looked around and have not seen anyone mention this. I have a Porter Cable Drywall sander. It has an 8" sanding disk, dust containing...
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April 2nd, 2018, 10:56 am
Carver 38ss engine hatch storage boxes

Last post by mjk1040 « April 2nd, 2018, 6:58 am
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by Peter » April 1st, 2018, 1:42 pm
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Happy Easter to all,

I have seen on a few pictures etc that there was a factory option of storage trays that fitted in the port & starboard...

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April 2nd, 2018, 6:58 am
Carver 38ss Anchor

Last post by Peter « April 1st, 2018, 2:43 am
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by Peter » March 30th, 2018, 3:58 pm

Hi guys

I need to run about 80- 100meters for 10mm chain on my anchor it has about 40m at the moment does anyone know if i can

A, splice a rope to...

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April 1st, 2018, 2:43 am
Decraguard Refinishing

Last post by RGrew176 « March 30th, 2018, 10:59 pm
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by Eggbert » March 30th, 2018, 10:55 am
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Normally when I post about a repair or modification, I’m quite proud of whatever accomplishment I’m trying to portray. In this case, it’s not...

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March 30th, 2018, 10:59 pm
Epoxy Putty

Last post by AaHubb « March 28th, 2018, 10:20 am
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by SanJuanDreamer » March 26th, 2018, 12:36 pm
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Why would I not use Epoxy Putty under the water line?
Has anyone used epoxy putty instead of gel coat repair?

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March 28th, 2018, 10:20 am
2001 350 Mariner Switches

Last post by tomschauer « March 31st, 2018, 7:55 pm
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by 650Guy » October 28th, 2017, 10:27 pm

I'm looking to replace all of the switches at the helm for things like the Nav Lights, Blowers, etc... Does anyone know where to purchase these? I...
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March 31st, 2018, 7:55 pm
Throttles are pretty uneven, where to start?

Last post by km1125 « March 25th, 2018, 12:14 pm
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by Shipfaced1 » March 24th, 2018, 7:01 pm
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So I just have a quick question about where to start on the path to even this out a bit? I don't think it is a motor...

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March 25th, 2018, 12:14 pm
Cracks near Mariner sliding glass door

Last post by denpooch « March 22nd, 2018, 2:19 pm
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by nhm » March 21st, 2018, 8:05 am
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Hi Folks,

I was wondering if anyone who owns a mid-late 80s mariner has diagnosed or delt with cracks below the sliding glass door? Does this area...
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March 22nd, 2018, 2:19 pm
Snap In carpet

Last post by g36 « March 21st, 2018, 8:17 pm
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by Kevin » March 20th, 2018, 8:25 pm

Just purchased a 2002 Carve r 396 diesel. It's in great condition. There is no carpeting up on the bridge. Where can I get replacement carpeting? Any...

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March 21st, 2018, 8:17 pm
Refinishing teak

Last post by throwback2 « March 21st, 2018, 7:33 am
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by MakinTime » March 18th, 2018, 4:46 pm
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Hey guys, I am refinishing a lot of teak on my boat mostly upper helm stuff for now, it had something on there that made it very orange and needed to...

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March 21st, 2018, 7:33 am
Blisters

Last post by Kenny u « March 20th, 2018, 12:10 am
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by Kenny u » February 26th, 2018, 12:23 am

Hi,
Just pulled my 1992 370 and fixed 20 blisters. Paint was good and cleaned monthly. Is this common for Carvers in this year or model? Could this...

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March 20th, 2018, 12:10 am
355 / 356 aux tank replacement

Last post by mjk1040 « March 19th, 2018, 6:14 am
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by tomschauer » March 18th, 2018, 9:38 pm
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My boat was bought new (not by me) in august of 1998 for just under 350k A lot of money for the time, which would now buy you a nice 30' center...

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March 19th, 2018, 6:14 am
engine hatch panels

Last post by mjk1040 « March 17th, 2018, 3:03 pm
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by sfwessel » March 17th, 2018, 2:48 pm

Has anyone modified the engine hatch covers with hinges on a 27' santego?

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March 17th, 2018, 3:03 pm
3607 cutlass bearings

Last post by amanphoto « March 15th, 2018, 8:37 am
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by chiroman24 » March 13th, 2018, 9:30 pm

I have a 1983 3607 aft cabin. Does anyone know if the main struts have set screws for the cutlass bearings? I have read that they can be hidden and...

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March 15th, 2018, 8:37 am
Prop sizing

Last post by Fallguy87 « March 14th, 2018, 4:24 pm
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by Fallguy87 » March 11th, 2018, 4:24 pm
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Hey guys. I have a 28 foot 1978 santa cruz I bought last season. Everything has been totally rebuilt. But I think the props are too small for the...
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March 14th, 2018, 4:24 pm

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