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Proper batteries for Diesel volvos 44MY

Last post by 3dognight « March 3rd, 2019, 2:42 pm
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by extraextra » March 1st, 2019, 11:24 am

I have a bank of 5 batteries, plus a separate one for the generator. Want to replace all of them except the generator battery. Should they all (in...

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March 3rd, 2019, 2:42 pm
350 Mariner battery shelf

Last post by Agriman « March 1st, 2019, 8:58 am
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by Agriman » February 28th, 2019, 11:09 am

I need to replace the battery shelf. It appears that the old one is decayed and leaving some debris to clog the bilge pump. Has anyone done this ? I...

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March 1st, 2019, 8:58 am
Fabric Paint interior

Last post by tomschauer « February 26th, 2019, 12:01 am
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by tonyiiiafl » February 25th, 2019, 5:49 am

8 MORE weeks! I have the 390 CPMY. On the forward berth and the aft cabin there is fabric on the walls. It is a constant issue with mold on the aft...

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February 26th, 2019, 12:01 am
Mid Hibernation Visit

Last post by bud37 « February 24th, 2019, 11:12 am
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by denpooch » January 15th, 2019, 9:04 pm

The good news is that in about 90 days from now (actually sounds better then saying 3 months from now..doesn't it? ) and she'll be back where she...
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February 24th, 2019, 11:12 am
Buying my Carver 32' and something looked strange...

Last post by tomschauer « February 22nd, 2019, 12:50 am
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by newbie3 » February 18th, 2019, 4:56 pm

I am about to be the proud owner of a Carver 32' aft cabin 3207. Just had a look at it and... well, it shows the age but it seems pretty solid. My...
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February 22nd, 2019, 12:50 am
Carver 38ss saloon sofa

Last post by buster53 « February 17th, 2019, 5:22 pm
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by Peter » February 17th, 2019, 4:14 pm

Hi
I have a 2006 model Carver 38ss & have seen the later model has reclining / lazy boy type seats along the starboard side.
Any idea if i can...

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February 17th, 2019, 5:22 pm
390 CPMY window replacement

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by tonyiiiafl » February 16th, 2019, 5:23 pm

As my boat is a 1994, the weather stripping on all the windows is pretty rough, and we get leaks past it when it rains. I havn't been able to find...

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February 16th, 2019, 5:23 pm
Windlass maintenance - cleaning

Last post by mjk1040 « February 12th, 2019, 3:49 pm
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by amanphoto » February 6th, 2019, 9:55 pm

I am taking apart my maxwell freedom 800 windlass for preventive maintenance. I’m also replacing the pressure arm. My question is, what is the top of...
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February 12th, 2019, 3:49 pm
Wood?

Last post by Cooler « February 5th, 2019, 7:15 pm
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by BenTen » February 2nd, 2019, 7:25 pm

So I discovered an issue during a trip to the boat today- the plywood 'tray' supporting my fresh water tanks has collapsed causing my plumbing to...
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February 5th, 2019, 7:15 pm
Packing size for a 3807.

Last post by Cooler « February 5th, 2019, 6:58 pm
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by VicB » February 2nd, 2019, 9:16 pm

The shaft packing on my port engine is leaking. I loosened the jam nut and when I tried to tighten the packing gland, it only had two or three...

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February 5th, 2019, 6:58 pm
Carver506 Powered SunRoof

Last post by flyinsolo « January 30th, 2019, 10:51 am
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by flyingfish » November 4th, 2017, 9:30 am

Good Morning all:
I have a new to me 2001 506. The previous owner has had problems with the electric motor for the powered sunroof. Seems to be a...

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January 30th, 2019, 10:51 am
Yellowed Panel on 390 CPMY

Last post by tomschauer « January 29th, 2019, 1:11 am
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by tonyiiiafl » January 22nd, 2019, 4:57 pm

Greetings! One of the things I need to do this year is to repair a panel. The upper Sundeck on my 1994 390 CPMY has plexiglass or acrylic around the...
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January 29th, 2019, 1:11 am
Winter storage - Condensation, dehumidification

Last post by denpooch « January 18th, 2019, 3:05 pm
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by vineyardgray » January 16th, 2019, 9:10 pm

We have had a weird winter so far - freezing, mostly, but warmer than normal with a few really cold nights followed by really warm spring like days....

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January 18th, 2019, 3:05 pm
86 3207 Bilge blower

Last post by Viper « January 13th, 2019, 11:22 am
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by ataylor233 » January 12th, 2019, 8:23 pm

does anybody know what size the blower is id have to go to the boat to find out i need to order a replacement... dont know what size the duck work is.

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January 13th, 2019, 11:22 am
Sun Pads

Last post by Cooler « January 12th, 2019, 2:24 pm
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by Viper » December 19th, 2018, 11:17 am

If you want an OEM replacement, contact Anthony Keats Marine in Wheatley Ontario and talk to Pete......

I'm sure there are sources in the US too.
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January 12th, 2019, 2:24 pm
10 month old batterys dead

Last post by SplashyLady « January 10th, 2019, 4:20 pm
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by Huckleberry » January 4th, 2019, 12:21 am

This boat is ruining boating for me . :censored:
New house and starting batteries in our 44 cpmy , Feb. 2018 in TN .
Took 3 months to get it here to...
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January 10th, 2019, 4:20 pm
What Spring Projects are you Planning

Last post by tomschauer « January 7th, 2019, 11:46 pm
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by denpooch » January 2nd, 2019, 10:40 am

Hi Folks and Happy New Year. Like many of you my thoughts are turning to Spring Boating and potential upgrades and projects. I think it might be...
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January 7th, 2019, 11:46 pm
Exhaust Hose

Last post by mjk1040 « January 7th, 2019, 5:25 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » January 4th, 2019, 8:10 pm

1994 390 CPMY with 454’s. How do you know when to replace the exhaust hose? Mine is still pliable, but a lot of cracks on the outer part of the hose....

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January 7th, 2019, 5:25 pm
Antifreeze or just drain?

Last post by mjk1040 « December 31st, 2018, 7:14 am
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by VicB » December 30th, 2018, 9:38 am

I know the debate is probably older than I am, but it’s pertinent to me, cause now I’m talking about my boat. I’ve got two raw water cooled Crusaders...

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December 31st, 2018, 7:14 am
Carver 3207 Exhaust Hose

Last post by km1125 « December 29th, 2018, 8:25 pm
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by ataylor233 » December 24th, 2018, 7:39 am

While Removing the Aft cabin Carpet the other day i noticed on the Port side bed platform that it was wet near the bottom. not exactly sure why so i...
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December 29th, 2018, 8:25 pm
2001 mariner curtains and salon panels / cloth

Last post by AaHubb « December 27th, 2018, 10:16 am
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by Salmansaif » December 25th, 2018, 11:34 pm

hi - does anyone know how to remove the side panels that are upholstered with patterned fabric so they can be re upholstered. I recently bought my...

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December 27th, 2018, 10:16 am
Noob? What is the First Mate Switch For

Last post by Cooler « December 25th, 2018, 1:52 pm
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by Sadey » October 5th, 2018, 8:28 am

New to me 2003 356. What is the First Mate system? I have a switch under the step at the battery switch panel labeled First Mate which is off since I...
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December 25th, 2018, 1:52 pm
Replacing Bomar deck hatch

Last post by Viper « December 18th, 2018, 10:09 am
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by FM28 » December 15th, 2018, 11:49 am

The forward deck hatch on my 1987 3607 (in the V-berth) needs to be replaced; the parts person at Marquis gave me a Bomar p/n that Bomar/Pompanette...

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December 18th, 2018, 10:09 am
2000 C530 Bilge Blowers

Last post by Cooler « December 12th, 2018, 5:36 pm
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by CaptFred » December 12th, 2018, 2:50 am

I inspected my bilge blowers today - on the C530 there are a total of 4 - 2 each port and starboard. With the ignition key "on" I noticed...

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December 12th, 2018, 5:36 pm
Voyager 570 Props

Last post by Alaska 530 Voyager « December 10th, 2018, 3:47 pm
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by voy570ager » May 1st, 2018, 4:05 pm

Hey guys,

Just had a sand bar come at me at 25kts and ground my boat. I didn't see it coming. yes ha ha

My props have been worked a lot and I may...
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December 10th, 2018, 3:47 pm

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