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Carver 396 solon vents

Last post by KyleR « March 17th, 2025, 11:08 am
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by paulr » March 16th, 2025, 10:08 am

On my 2001 396 there are 3 ceiling vents on both sides of the solon ceiling. You can actually see light through one of them.
I assume they should be...

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March 17th, 2025, 11:08 am
Forward Cleats

Last post by bud37 « March 15th, 2025, 1:59 pm
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by denpooch » March 14th, 2025, 11:12 am

Hello Mateys. I have a 2005 Mariner and was able to secure a town mooring spot. I will be utilizing this for day trips and occasional overnighters....

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March 15th, 2025, 1:59 pm
1986 Carver 3207 Aft Cabin flying bridge switch plates

Last post by johntoye « March 13th, 2025, 5:55 pm
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by johntoye » March 12th, 2025, 3:42 pm

Good afternoon. I recently purchased a 1986 3207 Aft Cabin.

I am looking to replace the switch covers plates as they are oxidized and unreadable....

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March 13th, 2025, 5:55 pm
350 Aft Cabin Hydraulic Steering Pressure

Last post by sbb2112 « March 12th, 2025, 2:41 pm
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by Captain Sid » February 24th, 2025, 9:40 am

During survey the surveyor found that the steering pressure was at 10 lbs. I understand that it's supposed to be 20-25 lbs. I didn't get to see what...

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March 12th, 2025, 2:41 pm
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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March 11th, 2025, 7:58 pm
1999 Carver 356 Aft Cabin Steering System

Last post by g36 « March 9th, 2025, 10:38 am
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by Todd_G71 » March 7th, 2025, 2:23 pm

I am trying to determine which type of steering system the boat has. Does anyone have the specs for the 1999 356 Aft Cabin for Steering? Is it...

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March 9th, 2025, 10:38 am
Where to Draw Fuel for New Diesel Heater

Last post by gmac98004 « March 3rd, 2025, 11:35 am
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by gmac98004 » March 2nd, 2025, 10:21 pm

Hello Everyone,

I'm beginning my diesel heater installation. I'm installing the heater in the hatch under the salon table. First step was removing...

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March 3rd, 2025, 11:35 am
2001 396 Radar Replacement

Last post by Viper « February 28th, 2025, 7:43 am
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by paulr » February 15th, 2025, 9:19 pm

Hi Everyone,
I need to replace my original Furuno Radar on my 396.
I'm looking for and inexpensive unit as I no longer go offshore, mostly Barnegat...
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February 28th, 2025, 7:43 am
Hill vent?

Last post by Viper « February 24th, 2025, 11:25 am
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by sdsurf » February 23rd, 2025, 11:12 am

I have this vent? On the side of my bot. Any idea what it migh be?

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February 24th, 2025, 11:25 am
2807 Riviera muffler replacement

Last post by Viper « February 23rd, 2025, 9:11 am
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by irobertson » January 2nd, 2025, 1:10 pm

Hi all,
In the fall when I went to take the boat out I discovered that a Muskrat had gotten in and chewed a nice big hole in my starboard muffler....

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February 23rd, 2025, 9:11 am
2000 374 voyager parts catalogue

Last post by 333 « February 21st, 2025, 4:48 pm

by 333 » February 21st, 2025, 4:48 pm

Wondering I can get some help on this. In my parts catalogue it list opt 946/949/960,966. My question is how do I find out what opt pertains to my...

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February 21st, 2025, 4:48 pm
1991 Carver 26 Command Bridge: Shower sump pump location

Last post by c44588 « February 20th, 2025, 5:05 pm
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by c44588 » October 9th, 2021, 3:17 pm

Anyone have any idea where they hid the shower sump/pump for the Carver 26? It has the integral head/shower compartment and what looks like the exit...
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February 20th, 2025, 5:05 pm
Replacement throttle/gear shifter

Last post by Kiwi « February 18th, 2025, 7:51 pm
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by Kiwi » February 18th, 2025, 1:52 pm

Hi guys. Needing some help please. We had a mishap with our vessel, resulting in the lower helm gear shifter snapping (cable got caught underneath...

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February 18th, 2025, 7:51 pm
Antifouling….what type?

Last post by Viper « February 17th, 2025, 10:01 am
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by Merkinbrumsky » February 16th, 2025, 3:13 pm

Just finished shovelling another foot and a half of snow out of the driveway, trying to trick my brain into thinking spring is close…lol. Bottom...

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February 17th, 2025, 10:01 am
Painting the hull above the water line

Last post by dlldxb « February 6th, 2025, 6:44 pm
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by tgebler » January 22nd, 2024, 1:21 pm

Has anyone painted the hull of their boat above the waterline? If so, can you provide any thoughts about such a project.

i was looking at Interlux...

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February 6th, 2025, 6:44 pm
2007 Carver 35 Super Sport - general information or owners manual?

Last post by BigBadJohnnyB « February 2nd, 2025, 3:24 pm
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by BigBadJohnnyB » February 1st, 2025, 1:38 am

Hi all,

I recently became part of the club by purchasing a 2007 Carver 35SS. First thing that strikes me as odd - what's the dang thing called? It...

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February 2nd, 2025, 3:24 pm
2007 Carver 35SS (Super Sport) - remove microwave?

Last post by BigBadJohnnyB « January 29th, 2025, 1:59 pm
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by BigBadJohnnyB » January 29th, 2025, 12:21 pm

Hi all,

I just purchased a 2007 Carver 35SS, 3rd owner. I’m trying to figure out how to pull out the microwave/coffee maker combo unit and replace...

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January 29th, 2025, 1:59 pm
Forward bilge swamp Carver 430

Last post by pondiscio@gmail.com « January 20th, 2025, 7:49 am
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by pondiscio@gmail.com » December 21st, 2022, 1:07 pm

I imagine I'm not the first owner to be infinitely annoyed by the water that accumulates in the forward bilge. I imagine a lot of owners have figured...

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January 20th, 2025, 7:49 am
Replacement Mooring Chain for a 1999 445

Last post by Viper « January 13th, 2025, 7:26 am
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by Alastair MacGregor » January 8th, 2025, 5:55 pm

New to this size boat
Ran out my chain and found it to only be 175 feet long. Last few owners didn't do much with the boat. Wanting to replace with...

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January 13th, 2025, 7:26 am
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

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