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clear water pump line

Last post by Viper « September 6th, 2019, 7:58 am
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by drmax » September 1st, 2019, 7:34 am

32' aft cabin.....
Heard an odd noise from friends boat yesterday. In front of the left engine, on the floor lays a pump. There is a clear line, may...

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September 6th, 2019, 7:58 am
Spongy spot on the bow

Last post by boat36forfun « September 2nd, 2019, 7:20 pm
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by boat36forfun » August 28th, 2019, 9:09 pm

I have a 18" x 36" spongy area on the bow of my 36 Mariner. It has been that way for 10 years and has not changed but it is the only flaw...

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September 2nd, 2019, 7:20 pm
Carver 350 engine meter

Last post by Viper « September 2nd, 2019, 9:08 am
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by Blake » August 3rd, 2018, 1:02 pm

greetings,

I have an issue with my starboard and port engine hour meters not keeping accurate hours. According to the meter, I have added 29 hours...
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September 2nd, 2019, 9:08 am
Glendinning Engine Synchronizer

Last post by jmm48m60 « September 1st, 2019, 12:08 pm
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by Tomb266 » January 20th, 2019, 6:26 pm

On my 1991 Carver 430 cockpit MY the surveyor noted a line item for the engine synchronizer. I have never used it, but while tracking down a blow...

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September 1st, 2019, 12:08 pm
Funky rode locker

Last post by Viper « September 1st, 2019, 7:30 am
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by vineyardgray » August 30th, 2019, 8:03 pm

There's a rank stank emanating from this here rode locker. This wouldn't be so bad except it is in my sleeping quarters and thus the emitted funk...

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September 1st, 2019, 7:30 am
1993 Carver Voyager 350

Last post by macintob « August 30th, 2019, 8:41 am
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by LEShaw1956 » May 3rd, 2019, 2:41 pm

Hi,
I plan to replace the cabin and stateroom carpet and wondered if there are recommendations of material to use? We have been thinking about...

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August 30th, 2019, 8:41 am
Boat won't plane.

Last post by Craig_B « August 26th, 2019, 8:52 am
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by Craig_B » August 19th, 2019, 8:45 am

Recently purchased a 1988 Santego this spring.
When we had it out for its sea trial the operator managed to get the boat up on plane but he did have...
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August 26th, 2019, 8:52 am
350 Mariner engine deck plates

Last post by bud37 « August 22nd, 2019, 12:13 pm
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by 650Guy » August 15th, 2019, 6:31 pm

Hey all

Anyone know if the deck plates on the back cockpit area of a 350 Mariner are solid fiberglass or are they wood core?
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August 22nd, 2019, 12:13 pm
Fiamm Air Horns

Last post by vineyardgray « August 20th, 2019, 7:49 pm
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by vineyardgray » August 11th, 2019, 3:30 pm

Who knows about these things? I have a 2000 series compressor and a TA/NS type horn ( X 2). Nothing looks wrong but they don't make a horny sound...

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August 20th, 2019, 7:49 pm
Carver 506 water faucet handles

Last post by jfloyd1010 « August 19th, 2019, 3:32 pm
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by jfloyd1010 » August 17th, 2019, 12:42 pm

Hi,
I have a leaking water faucet in the aft cabin tub of my 506 MY. I cannot find a way to remove the handle for the cold water. Has anyone done...

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August 19th, 2019, 3:32 pm
Bow thrusters

Last post by denpooch « August 19th, 2019, 8:36 am
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by Stevie B » August 16th, 2019, 9:57 am

Good morning,

Is it difficult to get to and repair bow thruster? looking to purchase 2003 Carver 366 aft cabin. has anyone had issues with these?...

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August 19th, 2019, 8:36 am
Radar Arch - Great Loop - 466

Last post by alvasurg « August 18th, 2019, 10:14 pm
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by zoomiejim » January 31st, 2019, 6:22 am

It looks as though I may need to release and tip the radar arch on our 466 we decided to do the loop. I presume this is doable? Does anyone have...

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August 18th, 2019, 10:14 pm
Looking for Onan model number

Last post by dmunneke « August 15th, 2019, 9:10 am
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by dmunneke » June 27th, 2019, 12:23 pm

I have a 1984 3697... Any idea what the onan model it has in it.. Its a 6.5 model...?

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August 15th, 2019, 9:10 am
holding tank access 1990 2357 montego

Last post by buster53 « August 13th, 2019, 5:00 pm
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by senjen » August 10th, 2019, 9:46 am

can anyone tell me where the access point is for the sanitation holding tank is on a 1990 2357 Montego is? I need to inspect the tank but cant find a...

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August 13th, 2019, 5:00 pm
dual elect. horns 1987 32 aft cabin

Last post by Cooler « August 13th, 2019, 10:03 am
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by drmax » August 12th, 2019, 5:26 am

Going through some other items on friends boat and horns just make a thump sound when pressing button. I have not torn into them yet, but what...

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August 13th, 2019, 10:03 am
leaking pressure relief valve

Last post by drmax « August 12th, 2019, 5:06 am
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by drmax » July 16th, 2019, 10:11 am

Hello. I have a 1987 Carver 32. Behind the lower helm, is what I have identified as the pressure relief valve for steering. I see the 3 hoses coming...
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August 12th, 2019, 5:06 am
Just bought a Carver have a couple issues/questions

Last post by RGrew176 « August 9th, 2019, 4:46 pm
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by Vincent3450 » August 7th, 2019, 12:57 pm

Hello Carver owners! I just bought a 1988 Carver Santego (this the first boat I have owned). It has low hours - been used only in fresh water so far....
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August 9th, 2019, 4:46 pm
Replacing Holding tank on 1994 Voyager 320

Last post by km1125 « August 6th, 2019, 11:18 pm
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by audcarver » August 6th, 2019, 5:41 pm

My holding tank is leaking. I have had the boat one month. I can see the "water" leaking at the bottom exhaust fitting. Preparing to remove...

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August 6th, 2019, 11:18 pm
Kohler Gas Generator

Last post by csdaman2 « August 5th, 2019, 2:31 pm
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by Jimmy » June 23rd, 2019, 8:52 pm

Purchased our 2001 350 Mariner in September of last year and we love it. This weekend the Kohler gas generator started and ran for about a minute...
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August 5th, 2019, 2:31 pm
Seat post for captains chair

Last post by Viper « August 2nd, 2019, 6:02 pm
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by Laserbait » July 30th, 2019, 7:06 pm

Hi All!

I have a '88 36 Mariner, and the captains chair is WAY too low for me. Does anyone know if the post can be replaced? If so, what diameter...

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August 2nd, 2019, 6:02 pm
320 sea water pumps

Last post by Mike Dieterle « July 25th, 2019, 8:14 am
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by Mike Dieterle » July 18th, 2019, 9:30 am

Good day to everyone, we have a new to us of 6 months 1996 320 voyager with twin 350 crusaders that I am replacing the impellers on and there are no...

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July 25th, 2019, 8:14 am
TopCoat F11

Last post by Viper « July 25th, 2019, 6:53 am
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by ronmar » July 24th, 2019, 2:28 pm

Just curious. Has anyone used Top Coat F11? They are advertising on FB quite a lot and sounds almost too good to be true.

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July 25th, 2019, 6:53 am
Carver Riviera Replacement Window kitchen area

Last post by rjr « July 23rd, 2019, 6:55 pm
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by rdespatie » July 18th, 2019, 9:28 pm

Need to replace one window and screen in lower deck but I have no idea where to order from. Can anyone help here?

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July 23rd, 2019, 6:55 pm
Horrendous Odor

Last post by Craig_B « July 22nd, 2019, 1:02 pm
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by Craig_B » June 23rd, 2019, 10:19 pm

We have an absolutely awful stench coming from god knows where.
Hoping someone here can give us some guidance.
Here is what we know and suspect.

The...
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July 22nd, 2019, 1:02 pm
How big is your waste tank?

Last post by bud37 « July 20th, 2019, 6:14 am
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by km1125 » July 17th, 2019, 5:11 pm

And do you ever wish it was larger, or would you still pump it out frequently anyways, even if it was larger??

I currently have two 40 gallon waste...
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July 20th, 2019, 6:14 am

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