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Maxwell VWC 2200 Windlass parts / repair

Last post by HookedOnTonics « September 7th, 2024, 11:43 am

by HookedOnTonics » September 7th, 2024, 11:43 am

I have a 1997 455 Aft with Maxwell VWC 2200 windlass with original manual...

The chainwheel is worn, causing the chain to slip. I purchased a new...

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September 7th, 2024, 11:43 am
volvo ql bow thruster in voyager 530

Last post by Hellipilot « September 4th, 2024, 10:49 am

by Hellipilot » September 4th, 2024, 10:49 am

anyone have a workaround for the control box/delay that is used on the ql bow thrusters? i bought an aftermarket one from dopplebox and ut seems that...

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September 4th, 2024, 10:49 am
Maxwell windless on 1995 Santego

Last post by Viper « August 31st, 2024, 8:26 pm
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by Rtiggy » August 28th, 2024, 10:55 am

Can anyone tell me the model of the Maxwell windless on the 1995 Santego? I have no paperwork. Can’t find anything on the windless and need to order...
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August 31st, 2024, 8:26 pm
Replacing Head Fan - removing dual drawer slide

Last post by km1125 « August 25th, 2024, 9:56 pm
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by theorifice » April 14th, 2024, 8:39 pm

Our head fan failed last year. It shorts out and trips the breaker. I think access wise, the head fan is behind this drawer. I can't see another way...

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August 25th, 2024, 9:56 pm
Best method for fixing stripped exterior hinge mounting screws

Last post by theorifice « August 25th, 2024, 5:22 pm
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by theorifice » May 28th, 2024, 3:30 am

What's the best way to fix these stripped mounting hole screws? They're for the covers for bins on the aft deck:

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August 25th, 2024, 5:22 pm
Head blower fan replacement.

Last post by theorifice « August 25th, 2024, 4:29 pm
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by Hoplite808 » June 22nd, 2023, 7:16 am

I have a 1988 3227 convertible. The head is supposed to have a blower fan. I removed the grill mounted on the starboard hull amidship below the rub...

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August 25th, 2024, 4:29 pm
New A/C verses older ones.

Last post by km1125 « August 20th, 2024, 1:12 pm
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by VicB » August 18th, 2024, 2:00 pm

88’ Carver 3807. Have 3 A/C units on my boat. 16, 9 and I think 6k btu. I believe they are original. They are freon R-22 units. They do reasonable,...
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August 20th, 2024, 1:12 pm
Carver 348 Refridgerator

Last post by waybomb « August 18th, 2024, 3:19 pm
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by bowma771 » August 12th, 2024, 8:15 pm

Hello anyone replace a refrigerator in a Carver 346? Ours needs replacement but we are wondering about how to get a new one below. The companionway...

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August 18th, 2024, 3:19 pm
Sliding door hardware aft cabin

Last post by Viper « August 13th, 2024, 7:56 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » August 13th, 2024, 6:24 pm

My sliding door on my 1994 390 has been getting a little finicky. SO many to choose from that may be rite and may be wrong. I researched for months,...

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August 13th, 2024, 7:56 pm
Aft transom window 3807

Last post by plittle2005 « August 11th, 2024, 6:48 pm
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by Gilligan 1955 » August 5th, 2024, 8:39 pm

I recently purchased a 89, 3807. In the survey it was noted that the aft transom window should be replaced with one that opens so it can be used as a...

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August 11th, 2024, 6:48 pm
fluorescent bulbs for a 89, 3807

Last post by buster53 « August 11th, 2024, 4:32 pm
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by Gilligan 1955 » August 8th, 2024, 8:41 pm

Anyone know of a place to purchase the 12v fluorescent bulbs for a 89,3807 in Ontario?

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August 11th, 2024, 4:32 pm
Oil in cooling system

Last post by Viper « August 5th, 2024, 8:49 am
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by rgaidies » June 12th, 2020, 7:32 am

1992 Carver CPMY 43 Twin Cummins diesel 300 HP
when summerizing vessel tech found oil in the cooling reservoir.
I've been wicking out the oil with...

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August 5th, 2024, 8:49 am
Aft stairs hatch hardware

Last post by Viper « August 3rd, 2024, 9:20 am
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by bitterb » August 2nd, 2024, 7:56 pm

Looking for a replacement rod that holds the aft stairs hatch up (where the shore power cords are stowed) on a 2002 346 Aft Cabin. Even the proper...

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August 3rd, 2024, 9:20 am
bow wash down coupler and Screen door replacement

Last post by Viper « July 29th, 2024, 9:24 pm
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by OHANA13 » July 29th, 2024, 12:00 pm

HEy Everyone, new to this forum and wanted to know if the adapter for the bow wash down is specific to Carver or if I can find a replacement...

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July 29th, 2024, 9:24 pm
Port starter replaced cranks no start

Last post by Greenhornchris « July 27th, 2024, 6:35 pm
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by Greenhornchris » July 16th, 2024, 2:34 am

So I have an 89 3207 and I've been working on it for the last 8 months or so. The last time I took it out the engine stalled out and the starter was...
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July 27th, 2024, 6:35 pm
Shower Sump Not Working

Last post by km1125 « July 26th, 2024, 3:20 pm
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by tonyp444 » July 20th, 2024, 8:00 pm

I was digging into another issue on the boat today and discovered the shower sump isn’t working.

What’s the best way to troubleshoot the switch and...
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July 26th, 2024, 3:20 pm
Carpet out - LVP in!

Last post by tonyp444 « July 22nd, 2024, 10:38 pm
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by KyleR » July 15th, 2024, 1:48 pm

Finally finished up our carpet removal and LVP install and wanted to share a few pics.

I decided to remake all the engineroom hatches from scratch...

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July 22nd, 2024, 10:38 pm
Rotten egg smell from hot water - HELP

Last post by KyleR « July 22nd, 2024, 10:05 pm
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by tgebler » July 21st, 2024, 10:22 am

I installed a new Kuuma 11 gal hot water heater last summer on my 2000 396 Aft cabin. This weekend I returned to the boat and the water from the hot...

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July 22nd, 2024, 10:05 pm
Water supply lines from head faucet to water pump replacement

Last post by GFB « July 22nd, 2024, 6:09 pm

by GFB » July 22nd, 2024, 6:09 pm

Hello,

Looking for some assistance re replacing my water supply lines from the faucet in the head to the water pump. One of the lines has a crack in...

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July 22nd, 2024, 6:09 pm
new stove/oven

Last post by tomschauer « July 22nd, 2024, 5:27 pm
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by Chona » July 22nd, 2024, 5:05 pm

Does anyone have any suggestions on websites or other places to replace the stove/oven in my 1988 3607 aft cabin. All three burners were causing...

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July 22nd, 2024, 5:27 pm
Ran Aground - Urgent Parts Required 444

Last post by Hugo « July 21st, 2024, 10:59 pm
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by chasing28 » June 24th, 2024, 4:28 pm

Ok, I am in desperate need for parts asap and looking for a source for:

2 ea 1001359 11'3" shaft
2 ea 1059021 Shaft Coupling tapered
2 ea...

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July 21st, 2024, 10:59 pm
396 Foward Bildge pump Location

Last post by KyleR « July 20th, 2024, 5:16 am
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by paulr » July 17th, 2024, 8:22 pm

Unbelievable stupidity.
I have searched around my 2001 396 Carver several times try to find the forward bildge pump. With the the help of a friend...

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July 20th, 2024, 5:16 am
Vinyl wall covering?

Last post by Phrancus « July 20th, 2024, 2:00 am
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by wingnut » July 15th, 2024, 12:12 pm

Re: 1996 Carver 325
It appears that when Carver finished the interior of our boats many places were covered with a textured vinyl product that is...

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July 20th, 2024, 2:00 am
Single engine trolling on twin vdrive Carver

Last post by ewok_360 « July 17th, 2024, 1:57 am
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by Fishboy » April 26th, 2020, 12:43 pm

Hi all!

Fishboy here, and first of all thanks for all the info! I’ve been searching the site to learn about Carver boats and I’m getting an...
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July 17th, 2024, 1:57 am
1984 3607 AC - V Berth Pocket door falls off track

Last post by JeffandErin « July 15th, 2024, 11:32 am
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by JeffandErin » July 15th, 2024, 8:46 am

Fellow Mariners - As the title indicates - 1984 Caver 3607 Aft Cabin.
There is a pocket door for the forward V Berth area. The door continually...

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July 15th, 2024, 11:32 am

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