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Rear fuel tank question

Last post by Jeff D « July 14th, 2017, 6:09 pm
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by PhilH » July 2nd, 2017, 6:45 pm

Hi, names Phil, just got a 19900 Carver Californian 45 foot with Cat diesels. I was told that on some of these models the rear fuel tank can rust...

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July 14th, 2017, 6:09 pm
Maxwell RC windlass problem

Last post by bud37 « July 12th, 2017, 7:57 am
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by Low Flyer » April 16th, 2017, 11:30 pm

I had a few problems with the windlass last Fall not doing what I requested. I would select DOWN or UP and I would hear a "click" but no...
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July 12th, 2017, 7:57 am
406 Taking Water from Stbd Engine Vent

Last post by TxHawk « July 10th, 2017, 5:56 pm
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by TxHawk » July 5th, 2017, 5:04 pm

Hello All,
New to the forum with a 2001 406. It took me about 3 weeks to determine that my water leak is from rough water boating and rain (washing)....

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July 10th, 2017, 5:56 pm
Source for this switch?

Last post by Lyndon670 « July 6th, 2017, 11:18 pm
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by amanphoto » July 2nd, 2017, 6:56 pm

Can I just replace the rubber cap or do I need to replace the entire switch?

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July 6th, 2017, 11:18 pm
Seaward Electric Stove

Last post by Viper « July 5th, 2017, 10:34 pm
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by Brewbeck » June 30th, 2017, 9:12 pm

Greetings, Forum Mates:

I am searching for replacement element bowls for a Seaward Princess three burner electric stove Model # 3542. These are also...

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July 5th, 2017, 10:34 pm
Carver 356 aftcabin swim platform davit question

Last post by cpoint « July 5th, 2017, 10:39 am
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by cpoint » July 13th, 2016, 11:46 am

Hi all, I am looking for a davit that's cheap and does not hinder the back when not in use. Preferably a pull up one, that slides into place when one...
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July 5th, 2017, 10:39 am
93 350 aft cabin sliding door

Last post by mjk1040 « July 4th, 2017, 7:03 am
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by Amitch450 » July 3rd, 2017, 11:12 pm

I have a 1993 350 aft cabin and the sliding door has a crack right in the center that runs about half way up. The just taped it up any ideas on...

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July 4th, 2017, 7:03 am
What glue should I use?

Last post by bud37 « July 2nd, 2017, 12:22 pm
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by amanphoto » July 2nd, 2017, 11:55 am

The decorative foam backed vinyl wall covering in the bedroom on my Mariner 350 is comming loose. What do you recommend I use to stick it back down?

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July 2nd, 2017, 12:22 pm
Summer Maintenance on 3227

Last post by SplashyLady « July 2nd, 2017, 10:59 am
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by SplashyLady » June 30th, 2017, 11:27 am

Summer Splashy Lady maintenance time! Engines got new coil, wires, plugs, rebuilt the Q-jet carb (definitely a pain!), oil change, new fuel...

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July 2nd, 2017, 10:59 am
Engine sea cock

Last post by RGrew176 « July 2nd, 2017, 2:53 am
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by Bella Notte » July 1st, 2017, 7:10 am

79 voyager 3326 port engines exhaust got very hot and had to be shut down. It wasn't pumping sea water (freshwater cooled engine). Began trouble...

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July 2nd, 2017, 2:53 am
405 Motor Yacht Microwave removal

Last post by My Pleasure « June 30th, 2017, 10:55 pm
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by My Pleasure » June 28th, 2017, 9:46 pm

Does anyone know how to remove the microwave from a 1998 405 MY?

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June 30th, 2017, 10:55 pm
89 santego 3467, cabin door

Last post by Guy « June 30th, 2017, 7:31 am
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by Guy » June 24th, 2017, 7:42 am

Hello fellow santegoians, now getting around to addressing my sliding cabin door which is clearly out of square.

With so many screws in place it is...

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June 30th, 2017, 7:31 am
BBQ Placement / Mount Suggestions on a 41 CMY

Last post by Iceagetech « June 24th, 2017, 3:46 pm
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by Iceagetech » May 29th, 2017, 8:28 pm

I mounted my smaller grill on the aft cockpit railing.
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June 24th, 2017, 3:46 pm
Windlas grease

Last post by mjk1040 « June 24th, 2017, 2:16 pm
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by Tomion » June 16th, 2017, 11:28 pm

I recently serviced my Maxwell 1200 windlas. I think I over greased the brass clutch plates as it is not wanting to pull up chain. Does anyone know...

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June 24th, 2017, 2:16 pm
cleaning sea strainer on 1986 Mariner 3297

Last post by Viper « June 21st, 2017, 9:32 pm
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by Ness » June 21st, 2017, 6:57 pm

We are the proud new owner, and feeling kinda silly. Please tell me where the sea strainers for the engines are. One engine runs a little hot over 20...

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June 21st, 2017, 9:32 pm
Bimini for Carver 405

Last post by mjk1040 « June 21st, 2017, 7:38 pm
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by Jmatheson » June 21st, 2017, 2:24 pm

I'm in need of a replacement bimini for my Carver 405. Any recommendations for bimini dealers that have these available? Thank you.

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June 21st, 2017, 7:38 pm
Engine Steam

Last post by mjk1040 « June 19th, 2017, 8:00 pm
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by SanJuanDreamer » June 5th, 2017, 12:57 pm

On our way to Pleasant Harbor, Wa I decided to take some temps while under way as I noticed steam about 15 to 20 feet behind exhaust. Not really...

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June 19th, 2017, 8:00 pm
Roller assembly for salon sliding doors.

Last post by mjk1040 « June 18th, 2017, 6:39 pm
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by Neilshanks » March 23rd, 2017, 11:31 am

Hi all,

I have a 1996 Carver 3 Mariner and I'm hoping to source a replacement roller assembly for the rear sliding doors into the salon. Any...

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June 18th, 2017, 6:39 pm
Engine alignment (left to right) - Mariner

Last post by mjk1040 « June 18th, 2017, 6:39 am
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by amanphoto » June 17th, 2017, 9:32 am

What is the trick to shifting the engine left or right for alignment? I have lossened all four bolts that secure the engine lateral adjustment rods....

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June 18th, 2017, 6:39 am
Carver Name Plate

Last post by Skip Giblet « June 17th, 2017, 5:36 pm
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by Skip Giblet » June 16th, 2017, 11:10 pm

I have a 1989, 42' aft cabin. my Carver name plates are in pretty bad shape! They appear to be made of zinc?? Also, 42 emblems don't look too good....

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June 17th, 2017, 5:36 pm
356 aux gas tank/ Need to siphone old gas out?

Last post by km1125 « June 16th, 2017, 8:01 am
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by ozarkboater » June 15th, 2017, 5:39 pm

I have owned this 356 for two years now. The old owners owned the boat for five years and told me they never used the aux tank in the rear. That's...

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June 16th, 2017, 8:01 am
Muskrats...fresh water boaters take note

Last post by dsolo « June 15th, 2017, 9:53 am
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by Lyndon670 » May 10th, 2017, 9:50 pm

Folks,

Every time - literally every time - before I start my engines, I go into my engine room for a pre-start inspection. I check oil, belts,...
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June 15th, 2017, 9:53 am
Rudder position gauge

Last post by Viper « June 13th, 2017, 7:03 am
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by dsolo » May 13th, 2017, 6:56 am

I measured the number of turns the steering wheel turns and position the wheel at midpoint. The rudder position gauge reads off to the starboard at 2...
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June 13th, 2017, 7:03 am
Make of Windlass, pre-2005

Last post by Flinty « June 12th, 2017, 1:01 pm
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by Flinty » June 9th, 2017, 5:19 pm

Looking if anyone had to replace parts for their Windlass Winch, last weekend had mounting from motor/gearbox to gypsy unit snap off. Could not find...

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June 12th, 2017, 1:01 pm
1987 Carver Montego Sea Strainer Location

Last post by Viper « June 11th, 2017, 1:17 am
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by 1987CarverMontego » June 10th, 2017, 2:57 pm

We are new owners of a 1987 Carver Montego 3257 and cannot locate the sea strainer for the engines or ac unit. We easily found the generator sea...

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June 11th, 2017, 1:17 am

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