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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
Winterizing to leave in water

Last post by ScubaPete « November 26th, 2018, 2:00 pm
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by VicB » November 23rd, 2018, 9:17 am

Question for a newbie with a 3807,
In north Alabama water temp would rarely if ever get below freezing, except maybe a little thin surface ice during...

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November 26th, 2018, 2:00 pm
Best Wax & Procedure

Last post by Rich W « November 25th, 2018, 12:03 pm
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by grizer » September 30th, 2018, 8:41 am

Hey all, I have a picky question. I clean, polish and wax my boat myself and hit it hard in the offseason. My boat generally looks GREAT in May but...
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November 25th, 2018, 12:03 pm
444 / 396 enclosed aft deck drain scuppers

Last post by Peter « November 20th, 2018, 2:53 pm
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by extraextra » November 20th, 2018, 7:57 am

On the aft enclosed deck of my 444 there are 2 drain scuppers. (they maybe there on a 396 also) They are in the rear of the deck, one in each corner....

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November 20th, 2018, 2:53 pm
Carver Mariner 350 Bed mattress issues

Last post by Bentone23 « November 18th, 2018, 11:06 pm
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by amanphoto » September 24th, 2018, 10:37 am

So here is the problem. The bed in my 1999 Carver Mariner 350 sucks - well, the mattress sucks. The shape and position against the wall sucks too,...

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November 18th, 2018, 11:06 pm
Reupholstery

Last post by mbenner « November 16th, 2018, 10:08 pm
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by mbenner » November 15th, 2018, 12:54 pm

Part of the refurbishment of The Black Rose will be reupholstering her exterior and interior seating. If anyone has had experience (good or bad) in...

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November 16th, 2018, 10:08 pm
Boat’s Name Removal

Last post by Cooler « November 15th, 2018, 6:25 pm
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by Sadey » October 18th, 2018, 7:01 am

As part of the renaming ceremony for our new boat we have to remove the painted name on the stern. I’ve seen a video using EZ OFF oven cleaner. What...

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November 15th, 2018, 6:25 pm
1995 Carver 325 Propeller shaft size and zincs advice

Last post by Cooler « November 12th, 2018, 7:54 pm
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by Red Sky » November 11th, 2018, 9:08 pm

Carver 325 -Should I have zincs on my propeller shafts? what is the shaft size 1.5 inch? I do have a transom zinc. Any advice is appreciated. I have...

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November 12th, 2018, 7:54 pm
Fuel Sender/FLoat Leaking

Last post by km1125 « November 10th, 2018, 10:33 am
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by ronmar » September 12th, 2018, 10:03 am

I have been getting fuel smells in my boat, and replacing fuel fill hoses and vent hoses. In the process I found my fuel sender/floats are leaking on...

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November 10th, 2018, 10:33 am
Salon blinds

Last post by Bentone23 « November 10th, 2018, 1:33 am
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by Chance Encounter » February 4th, 2018, 4:20 pm

I am looking for a supplier for the 53' Voyager Pilothouse replacement blinds. Pulling my hair out. Carver no longer supplies them. Any suggestions...
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November 10th, 2018, 1:33 am
Vacuflush help and advise

Last post by Bentone23 « November 10th, 2018, 1:27 am
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by denpooch » May 3rd, 2018, 6:56 pm

Hey folks.
I did the 'shake down' cruise today and she is running great. I have my fingers crossed for the season.
However, two things did come up...

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November 10th, 2018, 1:27 am
Diameter Dock Lines?

Last post by Bentone23 « November 10th, 2018, 12:59 am
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by RickieT » June 17th, 2018, 5:12 pm

Had a question...I have a 350 Mariner and need to replace my transient dock lines for bow & stern...so 4 are needed. General consensus for length...

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November 10th, 2018, 12:59 am
Mildew Under Portlights in Aft Cabin

Last post by Bentone23 « November 10th, 2018, 12:48 am
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by steveoh » August 7th, 2018, 8:11 pm

I am repeating myself a little since folks may read this post without having read my one from yesterday: "We looked at a 1999 326 Aft Cabin...

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November 10th, 2018, 12:48 am
326 Aft Cabin Ventilation

Last post by Bentone23 « November 10th, 2018, 12:31 am
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by steveoh » August 6th, 2018, 11:04 pm

We looked at a 1999 326 Aft Cabin today (the first Carver we've looked at) and liked it very much except we were surprised that the side windows in...

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November 10th, 2018, 12:31 am
355 Aft cockpit gate

Last post by Bentone23 « November 9th, 2018, 11:10 pm
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by Jlubas » June 25th, 2018, 12:33 pm

Hey all, I have a 1995 355 Aft Cabin. Looking for option to put a gate to block the stairs from the cockpit to the swim platform.

I have seen newer...
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November 9th, 2018, 11:10 pm
What Is This Thing???

Last post by km1125 « November 3rd, 2018, 7:51 pm
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by fleck05 » October 29th, 2018, 5:18 pm

I have a 1983 Aft Cabin 3607 and have been wondering about a wood square on the port side of my hull (pictured). The wood is rotting apart but since...
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November 3rd, 2018, 7:51 pm
Volt meter switches on a 3807

Last post by km1125 « November 2nd, 2018, 5:05 pm
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by VicB » November 2nd, 2018, 1:11 pm

Hi Guys,
We just purchased a 1988 3807 and are getting to know this boat. During the sea trials, the surveyor marked the volt meters at the upper and...

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November 2nd, 2018, 5:05 pm
Dripless Shaft Seal Maintenance?

Last post by jcoll « November 1st, 2018, 5:23 pm
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by Midnightsun » October 21st, 2018, 4:15 am

My question is, what maintenance/preventative maintenance if any needs to be done to these. As far as I know they have never been touched since new....
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November 1st, 2018, 5:23 pm
350 Mariner Fresh water leak

Last post by Blake « July 19th, 2019, 6:19 am
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by 650Guy » October 1st, 2018, 9:50 pm

OK, I am almost positive I have a leak in my fresh water system, but not really sure how to get to the last place for me to get at. Here is my...
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July 19th, 2019, 6:19 am
Don't know why I never thought of this

Last post by km1125 « October 23rd, 2018, 9:12 pm
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by km1125 » October 21st, 2018, 11:54 am

I have raw water cooled engines, so every year I have to deal with the drain plugs. Well, I probably don't REALLY need to, if I wanted to flush...
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October 23rd, 2018, 9:12 pm
General windlass Q

Last post by Tireless « October 17th, 2018, 11:57 am
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by 390Express » September 27th, 2018, 7:15 pm

General windlass Q:

Took the motor off and pulled the front cover, it still seems jammed up. I can’t turn the gearbox with a manual hand crank, not...

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October 17th, 2018, 11:57 am
Closing engine vents for winter

Last post by Tireless « October 17th, 2018, 10:05 am
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by Sailor Jerry » October 4th, 2018, 4:07 pm

I'm starting to plan to winterize my Carver 355 for the winter. Has anyone got a good way to close off the vents into the engine compartment? One...
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October 17th, 2018, 10:05 am

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