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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
No Air Con when using generator

Last post by Viper « September 11th, 2018, 6:42 am
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by chpsk8 » August 31st, 2018, 10:26 pm

Hello.
My new to me 95 355 Aft Cabin has air and a generator. During the survey and a couple other times I was on the boat we had AC and the...

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
September 11th, 2018, 6:42 am
350 Mariner Holding Tank Filter

Last post by g36 « September 5th, 2018, 9:30 am
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by grizer » September 4th, 2018, 3:23 pm

Hello, I have a 1998 350 Mariner. Does anyone know if this boat has a Holding Tank Filter? If it does, how often should it be replaced and where is...

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September 5th, 2018, 9:30 am
Norcold Frig Parts - free!

Last post by km1125 « September 1st, 2018, 9:29 am
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by SplashyLady » July 22nd, 2017, 1:39 pm

I'm replacing the original 7 cu ft Norcold DE-461/DE-561 Frig on my 3227 with a nice, new, expensive DE-0061R . This is the larger frig used on...
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September 1st, 2018, 9:29 am
Interior door handle on '00 530

Last post by Viper « August 31st, 2018, 6:50 am
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by CaptFred » August 31st, 2018, 6:45 am

I have a 2000 530. One of the interior door handles lost it's "spring" action - the tension that operates the handle. I took the face plate...

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August 31st, 2018, 6:50 am
Dip stick stuck halfway

Last post by bud37 « August 29th, 2018, 9:19 pm
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by Allicatz » August 29th, 2018, 8:34 pm

Carver 38 santego 1995 crusader engines

Starboard engine Dipstick will only go halfway down.Tried twisting turning jamming and forcing will not go...

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August 29th, 2018, 9:19 pm
First time Carver 2807 Owner

Last post by Davepjr « August 28th, 2018, 2:08 pm
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by Davepjr » July 6th, 2018, 3:49 pm

Hello, I recently purchased a 1984 Riviera 2807 and wonder if anyone has a link to a parts manual, I have the original owners manual but it isn't...

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August 28th, 2018, 2:08 pm
Prop scan scheduled for Carver 405

Last post by bud37 « August 28th, 2018, 7:51 am
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by dsolo » March 11th, 2017, 11:26 pm

Based on new owner maintenance recommendations from the forum, I plan on taking props to Holland Propellers, Holland Michigan, for a free scan. A...
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Last post by bud37 View the latest post
August 28th, 2018, 7:51 am
replace/repair the exterior panels on a 326 Aft

Last post by km1125 « August 27th, 2018, 3:52 pm
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by Ssmullugan » August 27th, 2018, 12:43 pm

Looking for some ideas on repairing the exterior panels that "wrap around" the aft deck. We had some straight line winds that snapped dock...

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August 27th, 2018, 3:52 pm
Replacing 1989 Aft Cabin 3207 Twin 5.7 exhaust lines

Last post by Chiefshack « August 22nd, 2018, 3:20 am
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by Chiefshack » August 20th, 2018, 3:52 pm

I recently bought our 1989 Carver Aft Cabin 3207. As a retired Navy BT Chief I feel obligated to go through the engine room inch by inch. As good...

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August 22nd, 2018, 3:20 am
41 CMY Windshield Gasket

Last post by bud37 « August 21st, 2018, 10:22 pm
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by rblount7 » August 19th, 2018, 9:26 pm

I need some help identifying the gasket used to seal the bottom of the plexi windscreen and hopefully where to purchase some new material. (pictures...

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August 21st, 2018, 10:22 pm
Carver Placard

Last post by km1125 « August 21st, 2018, 11:39 am
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by SL Lakers » August 20th, 2018, 3:50 pm

Afternoon! We recently bought a 1989 3207 Aft Cabin. One of the "Carver" placards was off and I am wondering what I can use to clean the...

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August 21st, 2018, 11:39 am
Best cleaner to get oil off of gel coat

Last post by 390Express « August 20th, 2018, 8:25 pm
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by 390Express » August 18th, 2018, 9:28 pm

Tried dishsoap, followed it up with vinegar dishsoap mix, followed that up with comet/softscrub, but I can still see fingerprints, etc. that were...

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August 20th, 2018, 8:25 pm
Height Overall?

Last post by bud37 « August 17th, 2018, 6:09 pm
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by steveoh » August 17th, 2018, 4:54 pm

I found a spec in a Carver 325 brochure saying that the boat's "height overall" was 11'6" without canvas. Is that from the waterline...

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Last post by bud37 View the latest post
August 17th, 2018, 6:09 pm
Specs to reprop a Carver 3207

Last post by Superg « August 17th, 2018, 9:49 am
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by Superg » August 15th, 2018, 12:19 pm

I have a 1985 Carver 3207 Aft Cabin. I hit something floating beneath the surface in deep water, and despite prop tuning, I still have some vibration...

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August 17th, 2018, 9:49 am

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