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

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Leak!

Last post by Viper « December 28th, 2021, 1:02 pm
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by KnotSure » December 26th, 2021, 9:55 pm

So, I just splashed again after a yard period and found that the guy who replaced my black water hoses evidently busted something else in the process...

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December 28th, 2021, 1:02 pm
Malber Washer Replacement

Last post by km1125 « December 20th, 2021, 9:23 am
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by dave907 » December 19th, 2021, 8:01 pm

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I thought I would share this in case it can help someone else out in the future.

I recently purchased a 530 Voyager Pilothouse. About a month...

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December 20th, 2021, 9:23 am
Head panel and molding cracked around window

Last post by Viper « December 12th, 2021, 8:30 pm
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by JimCarver » August 29th, 2021, 3:36 pm

Hi there,

I own a 2004 Mariner 360 and the panel and molding around the head window is broken and slowly falling apart. It's like if the head panel...

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December 12th, 2021, 8:30 pm
Forward head shower drain hose

Last post by Captain Ed « December 4th, 2021, 10:33 am
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by Captain Ed » December 4th, 2021, 8:35 am

Hello, first time on the Carver site. I’m asking for advice on replacing the forward head shower sump drain hose. I don’t see any access to the hose...

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December 4th, 2021, 10:33 am
396 Side Window

Last post by 650Guy « December 3rd, 2021, 9:43 am
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by 650Guy » December 1st, 2021, 8:25 pm

Has anyone had to replace or repair one of the long side windows in the main Solon of a 396? I'm wondering what type of sealant would be best to use...

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December 3rd, 2021, 9:43 am
Transom Box Locks

Last post by tomschauer « December 2nd, 2021, 10:03 pm
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by gmac98004 » November 27th, 2021, 5:55 pm

Hi Everyone,

This lock on my 355 transom box was corroded and wouldn't lock. Cam was frozen and I broke it off.

So............3 weeks ago,...

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December 2nd, 2021, 10:03 pm
Bow Thruster Started up on its own!

Last post by Njlarry « December 1st, 2021, 4:07 pm
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by Cricket » October 2nd, 2020, 9:09 pm

Hi Folks,

I have a 2003 530 Voyager. I live on the boat on and off. A couple weeks ago I was awoken in the middle of the night to the bow thruster...

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December 1st, 2021, 4:07 pm
Volvo QS BP1200 bow thruster replacement

Last post by Royb « December 1st, 2021, 9:19 am
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by ilbacio » April 16th, 2019, 10:42 pm

I need a bit of help.
My Volvo QS BP1200 Bow Thruster is dead and Volvo no longer makes this thruster nor can I find a source of parts to repair it....
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December 1st, 2021, 9:19 am
Engine room access stairs

Last post by Viper « December 1st, 2021, 7:13 am
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by KnotSure » November 28th, 2021, 12:27 am

Anybody ever repair/replace the stairs that you lift to access your engine space (in my case, forward of salon)? Mine have been pretty Frankensteined...

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December 1st, 2021, 7:13 am
355 Aft Cabin Rudder Packing Nut Access

Last post by gmac98004 « November 26th, 2021, 12:59 pm
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by gmac98004 » August 5th, 2021, 12:55 pm

Hi Gang,

I’ve been tracking all of the “Rudder Packing” and “Water in Bilge” threads that have been posted over the last few years.

I have a 1998...

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November 26th, 2021, 12:59 pm
bow thruster

Last post by tonyiiiafl « November 26th, 2021, 9:49 am
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by tonyiiiafl » November 25th, 2021, 2:55 pm

Has anyone used one of these ? Looks good.but…………
1994 390CPMY

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November 26th, 2021, 9:49 am
Stabilizers

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by pepmyster » November 23rd, 2021, 6:23 am

Just saw this video, interesting.....

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November 23rd, 2021, 6:23 am
Slider gasket.

Last post by Viper « November 22nd, 2021, 9:00 pm
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by mjmason1 » October 17th, 2021, 9:29 pm

The gasket on the outside of our slider has deteriorated to the point of if you touch it your hands get black. Any ideas how to deal with that?

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November 22nd, 2021, 9:00 pm
466 side window

Last post by Beufort « November 19th, 2021, 6:02 pm
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by ems05#05 » November 16th, 2021, 10:44 am

forward side window on stbd deck is pulling away,will have to remove and reseal , the glass is is made of lexan . any idea what type adhesiveshould...

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November 19th, 2021, 6:02 pm
Winter storage shrink wrap

Last post by Midnightsun « November 19th, 2021, 6:52 am
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by Liveitwell » September 30th, 2021, 11:55 am

1986 Carver 3607 to be stored outside in snow, if I support the Bridge covering with 2x4s and shrink wrap can I leave the full enclosure in place, I...
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November 19th, 2021, 6:52 am
Coffee maker

Last post by evelyco « November 17th, 2021, 4:32 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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November 17th, 2021, 4:32 pm
455 Bunk Bed supports

Last post by KnotSure « November 14th, 2021, 11:51 pm
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by KnotSure » November 14th, 2021, 12:51 am

So among the many things I've discovered in my first month of ownership is that when the previous owner redid the flooring he evidently...

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November 14th, 2021, 11:51 pm
Bow railing

Last post by Butch « November 11th, 2021, 7:22 pm
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by Butch » November 10th, 2021, 8:02 pm

Looking for a bow railing for a 1990 Carver Santigo. Anyone have one or know where I might get one mine got wrecked and all bent up?8106561295

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November 11th, 2021, 7:22 pm
Fresh water pump.

Last post by buster53 « November 4th, 2021, 3:02 pm
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by Scott892 » October 30th, 2021, 4:57 pm

My fresh water tank pump filed. It was a Par Max Plus, 4GPM, 12amps, 15 amp fuse. The closest replacement I could find was a Jabsco Par Max, 4GPM, 10...

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November 4th, 2021, 3:02 pm
Access to Fwd Stbd Spring Cleat Nuts

Last post by plittle2005 « November 1st, 2021, 11:21 pm

by plittle2005 » November 1st, 2021, 11:21 pm

On my 1992 350 Aft Cabin, my cleat has loosened. Can anyone tell me how to access the inside nuts and backing plate of this cleat. I can find no...

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November 1st, 2021, 11:21 pm
Carver 355 aft cabin control cable replacement

Last post by ColRon « November 1st, 2021, 5:41 pm
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by @ftcabin355 » October 29th, 2021, 7:56 pm

I just replaced my transmission control cables and wasn't able to find much information related to a Carver 355 aft cabin so I am providing what I...

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November 1st, 2021, 5:41 pm
mariner 360 waste tank

Last post by Scott892 « October 31st, 2021, 9:12 am
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by Scott892 » October 30th, 2021, 4:49 pm

I've noticed on my '07 360 mariner that the holding tank never empties. Always a few inches of liquid left in bottom. Any ideas what could be causing...

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October 31st, 2021, 9:12 am
Carver 355 Control cable replacement

Last post by @ftcabin355 « October 29th, 2021, 7:59 pm

by @ftcabin355 » October 29th, 2021, 7:59 pm

I just replaced my transmission control cables and wasn't able to find much information related to a Carver 355 aft cabin so I am providing what I...

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October 29th, 2021, 7:59 pm
Manual help

Last post by RichardSp « October 28th, 2021, 4:25 pm
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by RichardSp » October 26th, 2021, 3:47 pm

Hello, I'm a first time yacht buyer and just bought a 1988 carver 3607 aft cabin. It has some problems and I'm trying to find some sort of overhaul...

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October 28th, 2021, 4:25 pm
Refrigerator replacement

Last post by km1125 « October 25th, 2021, 10:37 am
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by tonyiiiafl » October 24th, 2021, 3:46 pm

I know we have been here a few times, but I am ready to replace the original 1994 Norcold 110V/12V fridge. A little rust, works good, but I am sure...

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October 25th, 2021, 10:37 am

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