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1989/1990 Carver 3207 aft cabin Portlights

Last post by Daveb500Uk « May 3rd, 2018, 4:12 am
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by Daveb500Uk » January 4th, 2018, 3:17 am

Does anybody know of a manufacturer / supplier that may still have replacement portlights for a 1989/1990 carver 3207 aftcabin. Some of mine are...

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May 3rd, 2018, 4:12 am
Drive knocking

Last post by Viper « May 2nd, 2018, 8:12 pm
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by bpritchett » April 29th, 2018, 4:11 pm

Had new to me 1985 Carver Mariner 36 out today for fourth time. Noticed loud knocking sound when in forward only on both drives. Each drive had same...

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May 2nd, 2018, 8:12 pm
3D cut through and/or parts labeled

Last post by km1125 « May 2nd, 2018, 11:10 am
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by fleck05 » May 2nd, 2018, 8:46 am

Has anyone ever seen a good 3D cutaway of an older Carver boat? Additionally, has anyone ever seen (or created) a photo of a boat with all (or the...

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Stiff steering

Last post by JPG « April 29th, 2018, 2:23 pm
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by JPG » April 28th, 2018, 11:46 pm

Hey there!
New to the Carver and boating world.
We just got our 1989 Montego 2557 in the water, and it runs very nice. I noticed the steering is a...

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April 29th, 2018, 2:23 pm
Electronic Ignition

Last post by Viper « April 28th, 2018, 3:49 pm
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by RGrew176 » April 27th, 2018, 4:25 am

As it shows in my profile I have a 1981 Carver 3007 Aft Cabin. It is powered by twin 270 Crusaders. Both engines are still powered by the original...

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April 28th, 2018, 3:49 pm
Any expertise in servicing a 2003 Maxwell 800 winch?

Last post by Viper « April 26th, 2018, 8:29 pm
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by hargsnz » April 26th, 2018, 4:20 am

1) So I just completed servicing the top part of my new to me Maxwell Freedom 800 on my 2003 Carver 366. Sadly it had been neglected & the...

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April 26th, 2018, 8:29 pm
Window repair/new glass

Last post by hargsnz « April 26th, 2018, 4:31 am
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by Disneyrain » March 31st, 2018, 11:28 am

Hi everyone.
We need to replace a starboard salon window on our 2007 35 SS. Does anyone have any idea how to get a Carver replacement? Thanks in...

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April 26th, 2018, 4:31 am
Soft Area on Deck

Last post by denpooch « April 25th, 2018, 10:36 pm
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by denpooch » April 25th, 2018, 3:38 pm

Hey Folks,
I require your help and advise with a project.
As I am now using the boat I have found a soft area on the centerline engine room hatch....

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April 25th, 2018, 10:36 pm
Rail Fittings and Ladder Step Mounting Questions

Last post by km1125 « April 25th, 2018, 3:48 pm
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by Eggbert » April 24th, 2018, 8:17 am

Although new to this forum, I’ve already noticed how helpful and knowledgeable the members are. Will flattery get me anywhere? I hope so, as I need...

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April 25th, 2018, 3:48 pm
Sherwood e35 pump bearing

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by MakinTime » April 14th, 2018, 8:57 am

Hey guys finally have the chance to tear into my Sherwood pumps. Putting new impellers and cams in for sure. The port side pump has some side to side...
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April 24th, 2018, 12:22 pm
CO Detectors

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by buster53 » April 7th, 2018, 12:50 pm

Ok, I've got 3 on board. As soon as I turn my battery switch off to leave the boat, they all start chirping the low power alarm. Any way I can stop...
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April 24th, 2018, 10:03 am
Finding wiring manuals for a Californian 45

Last post by PhilH « April 23rd, 2018, 1:05 am
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by PhilH » April 21st, 2018, 2:02 am

Does Carver or anyone have a boat wiring/plumbing schematic for a 1990 Californian 45? Cant seem to find any info on this model. Any help appreciated.

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April 23rd, 2018, 1:05 am
Voyager Davit

Last post by Viper « April 22nd, 2018, 12:04 pm
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by andrew » March 21st, 2016, 10:33 am

Hello all. We've recently bought a 98 voyager 45', and upon trying to operate the davit, nothing happened. I made sure the remote was plugged in...

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April 22nd, 2018, 12:04 pm
Question on polishing waxing

Last post by MakinTime « April 21st, 2018, 7:38 am
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by Helmsman » April 19th, 2018, 10:51 am

I had this question in a another post but didn’t get any replies.

Guys, I have a question. My boat is in the water. I have compounded polished and...

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April 21st, 2018, 7:38 am
Propeller shaft rotation drag?

Last post by PhilH « April 21st, 2018, 3:27 am
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by amanphoto » February 6th, 2018, 6:14 pm

I have a concern that my propeller shafts on my 1999 Carver Mariner 350 are encountering some sort of resistance and not spinning as freely as they...
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April 21st, 2018, 3:27 am
Bottom Paint

Last post by PhilH « April 21st, 2018, 3:11 am
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by yardley99 » April 8th, 2018, 10:35 am

I thought the choice of bottom paint would be easy but there doesn't seem to be a straight forward answer online or with the "experts"....

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April 21st, 2018, 3:11 am
AFT DECK SHOWER BOX

Last post by PhilH « April 21st, 2018, 1:55 am
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by DistinctivelyLost » March 29th, 2018, 7:44 pm

Hey Everyone,
I'm trying to replace the shower box on a 430 Carver CMY. I'm having trouble sourcing a box of the same dimensions. I've attached a...

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April 21st, 2018, 1:55 am
BILDGE BLOWERS 560 VOYAGER

Last post by PhilH « April 21st, 2018, 1:49 am
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by Tempus Fugit » May 13th, 2013, 3:49 pm

I have a 2006 560 Voyager. I need help in trouble shooting a problem with my bilge blowers. The blowers are suppose to turn on/off anytime the...
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April 21st, 2018, 1:49 am
Compounding / waxing 2018

Last post by MakinTime « April 17th, 2018, 9:55 pm
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by bud37 » March 31st, 2018, 1:13 pm

So for us in the frozen north, soon it will be time to compound/buff/wax hulls etc.
What is everyone using for cutting/compounding pads...
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April 17th, 2018, 9:55 pm
Zinc

Last post by mjk1040 « April 17th, 2018, 6:08 am
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by Jerry Pick » April 12th, 2018, 8:20 pm

I have a 2001 Carver 444CMY with twin Cumming 370. I need to replace my shaft zinc. I can not find anywhere that tells me the size. I believe they...

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April 17th, 2018, 6:08 am
Running Gear Paint

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by denpooch » April 4th, 2018, 7:04 pm

As we are getting VERY CLOSE (finally!) to getting into the water, I am thinking about bottom paint.
I would like to know what you guys are doing...
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April 13th, 2018, 10:58 pm
aft deck curtesy lights

Last post by Lobscouser « April 7th, 2018, 2:11 pm
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by Mystic144 » April 6th, 2018, 10:16 pm

Recently purchased a 1999 445 aft cabin Carver.
Can not locate the switch to operate the 2 small lights in the aft deck hardtop or the single light...

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April 7th, 2018, 2:11 pm
Bottom Paint Sanding Option

Last post by tomschauer « April 2nd, 2018, 10:56 am
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by amanphoto » March 15th, 2018, 1:50 pm

I've looked around and have not seen anyone mention this. I have a Porter Cable Drywall sander. It has an 8" sanding disk, dust containing...
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April 2nd, 2018, 10:56 am
Carver 38ss engine hatch storage boxes

Last post by mjk1040 « April 2nd, 2018, 6:58 am
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by Peter » April 1st, 2018, 1:42 pm

Happy Easter to all,

I have seen on a few pictures etc that there was a factory option of storage trays that fitted in the port & starboard...

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April 2nd, 2018, 6:58 am
Carver 38ss Anchor

Last post by Peter « April 1st, 2018, 2:43 am
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by Peter » March 30th, 2018, 3:58 pm

Hi guys

I need to run about 80- 100meters for 10mm chain on my anchor it has about 40m at the moment does anyone know if i can

A, splice a rope to...

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April 1st, 2018, 2:43 am

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