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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
1984 3207 Aft Bilge location?

Last post by Jhawki1 « October 16th, 2018, 10:00 am
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by bmalmquist » October 14th, 2018, 7:05 pm

New to my 3207 and am wondering where the aft bilge pump is located and how I might gain access to it? I am not sure how old it is or if it is...

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October 16th, 2018, 10:00 am
Bilge/Engine Compartment Heater

Last post by SplashyLady « October 12th, 2018, 10:43 am
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by Capn Crunch » October 11th, 2018, 3:07 pm

Hi all, it's been suggested I use on e during the upcoming cooler weather season. Just not sure what or where to look for. One brand suggestion...

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October 12th, 2018, 10:43 am
Winterizing the A/C system

Last post by denpooch « October 2nd, 2018, 9:37 am
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by denpooch » September 28th, 2018, 2:31 pm

I would like to find out how you folks are winterizing the A/C system.
I know that if I remove the cover of the raw water strainer to add...
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October 2nd, 2018, 9:37 am
Water in Bilges of 350 Mariner

Last post by 650Guy « October 1st, 2018, 9:37 pm
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by grizer » September 30th, 2018, 8:57 am

Hello,
Is it normal to have water in the bilges? Specifically I have around my 98 350 mariner for three years and they’re always seems to be a...

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October 1st, 2018, 9:37 pm
Canvas/Isinglass(?) issues

Last post by Capn Crunch « October 1st, 2018, 3:17 pm
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by Capn Crunch » October 1st, 2018, 1:46 pm

Hi all, we just received the enclosure pieces of all the side/rear and front from the P.O. of our new to us boat. They appear to have not been used...

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October 1st, 2018, 3:17 pm
interior door mechanism for Carver 506

Last post by jfloyd1010 « September 30th, 2018, 12:43 pm
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by jfloyd1010 » September 29th, 2018, 8:55 am

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement door latch mechanism for my 2001 Carver 506 ?
I have pics attached. I don't even see a manufacturers...

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September 30th, 2018, 12:43 pm
1985 Carver 3207 – Winterizing

Last post by RGrew176 « September 28th, 2018, 3:15 am
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by druzinajo » September 25th, 2018, 3:06 pm

I’m a first time boater wondering if someone has a checklist, manual or step by step procedure on how to winterize this boat?

Thanks

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September 28th, 2018, 3:15 am
Where do I find battery charger on a 1989 3467 santego

Last post by vineyardgray « September 27th, 2018, 12:26 pm
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by Bret wilson » September 27th, 2018, 6:42 am

Trying to find battery charger on 89 carver santego

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September 27th, 2018, 12:26 pm
2357 montego with 5.7

Last post by vineyardgray « September 26th, 2018, 10:52 pm
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by senjen » September 26th, 2018, 10:26 am

anyone know what the normal running temp would be? boat is lake water cooled.

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September 26th, 2018, 10:52 pm
New QL Thruster Gear Box

Last post by Lou Skyking « September 26th, 2018, 9:52 pm

by Lou Skyking » September 26th, 2018, 9:52 pm

I have a source that can rebuild the QL bow and stern thrusters is anyone is interested

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September 26th, 2018, 9:52 pm
reprop on a 2357 with a 5.7 L motor

Last post by bud37 « September 26th, 2018, 11:28 am
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by senjen » September 26th, 2018, 10:21 am

I got this boat with a 14 x 16 pitch 4 blade s/s prop. didn't get proper wot rpm. only could get 3800. boat hauled and serviced and marina installed...

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September 26th, 2018, 11:28 am
1982 Mariner value as project / part boat

Last post by tomschauer « September 24th, 2018, 9:59 pm
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by denders » September 23rd, 2018, 9:10 pm

So - bad news taking the boat out this year. The bow started to buckle at the lift points. We know we had some water issues over the last few seasons...

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September 24th, 2018, 9:59 pm
Oil Change Hoses

Last post by StDuckie « September 24th, 2018, 3:00 pm
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by StDuckie » September 23rd, 2018, 12:18 pm

Hello all, I need to replace all three oil change hoses on 1991 3607 aft cabin, w/twin Cummins 6BTA. The price for hoses is all over the chart, i.e....

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September 24th, 2018, 3:00 pm
Volvo QL Bow Thruster

Last post by pepmyster « September 24th, 2018, 6:02 am
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by bobkirkbride » September 24th, 2018, 12:00 am

I own a 2003 Carver 444 with a Volvo QL bow thruster. Volvo Penta no longer offers QL bow thruster oil (part # 41100129) and they recommend using...

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September 24th, 2018, 6:02 am
1986 3297 Mariner Windows

Last post by quickdecision « September 21st, 2018, 6:13 pm
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by Grussell » February 15th, 2017, 9:33 pm

My Windows leak. Has anyone ever replaced and upgraded thes RV type sliding windows with custom designed Windows. I've been told rebuilding/restoring...

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September 21st, 2018, 6:13 pm
QL 1200 Bow Thruster Propellers

Last post by A Lee « September 20th, 2018, 3:50 pm
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by Tcapela » August 30th, 2018, 8:47 am

I am a new member looking for help. I am looking to replace both of my QL 1200 bow thruster propeller's. Please let me know if you know where I can...

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September 20th, 2018, 3:50 pm
Maxwell RC Windlass ID and Assistance

Last post by Tomion « September 12th, 2018, 1:22 pm
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by 390Express » August 20th, 2018, 8:40 pm

I have a Maxwell windlass, no idea which model. (it's off of a 390 Trojan Express, built by Carver, if that helps) It has an "enclosed...

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September 12th, 2018, 1:22 pm
Convert fwd closet into pantry on 405/406

Last post by AaHubb « September 12th, 2018, 10:36 am
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by sailtosteam » September 11th, 2018, 10:44 am

Fwd Closet.jpg Hello All,
I am wanting to convert the hanging closet in the fwd berth into a storage pantry for the galley. I am interested in how...

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September 12th, 2018, 10:36 am
87/90 3807 Carver need photos of FWC/Closed cooling

Last post by Viper « September 11th, 2018, 10:50 am
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by quickdecision » September 9th, 2018, 10:00 am

Looking for photos of FWC/closed cooling systems on 87/90 3807 aft cabin, with 7.4 merc's. Including the mounting brackets that hold the heat...

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September 11th, 2018, 10:50 am

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