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Windlass problem on 2000 396 aft cabin

Last post by KyleR « July 7th, 2024, 8:36 am
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by tgebler » July 5th, 2024, 9:25 am

Yesterday, we took the 2000 396 aft cabin out for a day on the water. When we anchored, the windlass operated as usual while deploying the anchor....

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July 7th, 2024, 8:36 am
QL BP1200 Voltage 12v vs 24v

Last post by rjcgmiller « June 28th, 2024, 3:02 pm
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by rjcgmiller » June 27th, 2024, 3:47 pm

I have a 2003 Carver 506 with a QL BP1200 bow thruster. I have had the boat for about two years now and have found the bow thruster to often be...

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June 28th, 2024, 3:02 pm
Carver 325 cabin door parts.

Last post by km1125 « June 26th, 2024, 2:54 pm
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by wingnut » June 25th, 2024, 9:46 am

Does anyone know where to find door parts for my 325? i.e. the door stop, the furry seals, wheels, etc.?
Thanks. door.jpg

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June 26th, 2024, 2:54 pm
Carver 355 thru-hull replacement

Last post by @ftcabin355 « June 23rd, 2024, 6:08 pm
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by jcoll » January 10th, 2017, 12:05 pm

I'm wondering if anyone has tackled the replacement of thru hull fittings on the starboard side, aft of a 355 Aftcabin MY and if so how did you...
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June 23rd, 2024, 6:08 pm
Bilge odors

Last post by Viper « June 22nd, 2024, 11:12 am
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by tgebler » June 20th, 2024, 1:45 pm

How do you deal with bilge odors? I have used bilge cleaners (twice) and pumped out the standing bilge water but odors continue a few days after the...

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June 22nd, 2024, 11:12 am
Vitrifrigo Refrigerator - AC/DC Converter vs Dual Electronic Box

Last post by km1125 « June 20th, 2024, 9:42 am
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by tonyp444 » May 28th, 2024, 10:02 am

Hi all,

I’m getting around to replacing our refrigerator and have a question on the model. I did a google search, searched Vitrifrigo’s website, and...

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June 20th, 2024, 9:42 am
water leak

Last post by aussie530carver « June 14th, 2024, 7:25 pm

by aussie530carver » June 14th, 2024, 7:25 pm

Hi all i have a Carver Voyager 530 and have a water leak. The wooden panel on top of the washer dryer units is swollen. The water seems to be coming...

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June 14th, 2024, 7:25 pm
Acrylic sliding door maintenance on Carver 355

Last post by mjk1040 « June 8th, 2024, 7:20 pm
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by Bentone23 » June 8th, 2024, 5:16 pm

I finally got tired of my salon door. It was so hard to open and close.
I took the bottom track apart and cleaned it. I’m going to lube with a...

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June 8th, 2024, 7:20 pm
Seawolf 520 operation help

Last post by Viper « June 5th, 2024, 9:44 pm
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by Buggin321 » June 5th, 2024, 6:44 pm

Hello again. Got my buddy's seawold 520 windlass all freed up and operational. On the carver 3227. There is only 1 foot pedal to operate it. It is...

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June 5th, 2024, 9:44 pm
1990 Carver 3467/380 Steering Cylinder

Last post by Cooler « May 25th, 2024, 11:24 am
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by mikeo1 » May 24th, 2024, 9:02 pm

Hi Folks-

I need information on the]steering cylinder (hydraulic ram) on the above Carver 3467/380 or similar WRT it's make, model and cubic volume...

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May 25th, 2024, 11:24 am
Water hiding under the aft cabin floor 1983 3607

Last post by safeguard « May 24th, 2024, 12:19 pm
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by safeguard » May 21st, 2024, 5:47 pm

I have identified a leak coming from my port exhaust. The leak is a small stream of lake water continously flowing about 1/8" wide. It was...

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May 24th, 2024, 12:19 pm
What is inside the stringers?

Last post by tonyiiiafl « May 20th, 2024, 6:22 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » May 18th, 2024, 6:51 pm

1994 Carver 390 CPMY. I am mounting a Fireboy automatic fire extinguisher. It must be mounted upright, not horizontal. Anyway the only place I can...

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May 20th, 2024, 6:22 pm
3207 Hynautic steering gone bad

Last post by Six7390GT « May 16th, 2024, 4:59 pm
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by Six7390GT » May 9th, 2024, 10:44 am

Over the years, the steering on our 1984 3207 has been getting harder and harder to turn the wheel. I'm pretty good at mechanical stuff - I replaced...
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May 16th, 2024, 4:59 pm
Removing Ice Machine Cabinet

Last post by David Barclay « May 15th, 2024, 10:26 pm
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by David Barclay » May 7th, 2024, 2:10 pm

I have a 1999 356 aft cabin. On the outside deck there is a
Cabinet that the ice machine use to be in. I would like to remove the cabinet. Some...

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May 15th, 2024, 10:26 pm
Sharp microwave in 440 aft cabin.

Last post by MyPleasure « May 13th, 2024, 11:43 pm
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by janjones1@epbfi.com » May 11th, 2024, 3:30 pm

How do you remove it. Ours is not working

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May 13th, 2024, 11:43 pm
Carver 396 Shifter/gear shift Question

Last post by Viper « May 6th, 2024, 9:46 pm
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by paulr » April 28th, 2024, 11:53 am

Hello all,
I have a 2001 CY396 with stiff shifter/throttle controls. Are these supposed to be electrically assisted?

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May 6th, 2024, 9:46 pm
1993 carver 350 aft cabin Shaft length

Last post by ataylor233 « May 4th, 2024, 1:01 pm

by ataylor233 » May 4th, 2024, 1:01 pm

welp i bent a shaft i have to have one made they asked me how long it is and i don't know cant i find anything online ... i do know its 1 3/8...

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May 4th, 2024, 1:01 pm
Vacuflush

Last post by pepmyster « May 4th, 2024, 7:56 am
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by pepmyster » April 27th, 2024, 3:48 pm

So it has begun. Finally got the vacuflush system out of our Carver. Where is was placed was so bad that my wife was the one who could crawl in and...
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May 4th, 2024, 7:56 am
Carver raised letters

Last post by Viper « May 3rd, 2024, 6:31 am
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by SFDOBBINS » May 2nd, 2024, 9:03 pm

I have a 2001 Carver 450 Voyager Pilothouse. Some of raised letter in "Carver" and "Pilothouse" are missing. I want to replace...

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
May 3rd, 2024, 6:31 am
Fresh Water Monitor Issue

Last post by pepmyster « April 30th, 2024, 6:05 am
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by denpooch » April 25th, 2024, 3:27 pm

Hello again. I have found that the water tank level sensor is not working this season. Does anyone know how to trouble shoot this? I guess it's...

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April 30th, 2024, 6:05 am
refrigerator

Last post by km1125 « April 29th, 2024, 10:40 am
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by henry » May 9th, 2013, 6:45 am

how do you remove the fridge on a 1987 carver mariner, i don;t see the hold down fasteners
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April 29th, 2024, 10:40 am
Rain water pooling in battery switch panel box

Last post by jdb1540 « April 28th, 2024, 4:23 pm
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by jdb1540 » April 21st, 2024, 12:24 pm

Recently purchased a 2000 Carver 350 Mariner that had an unresolved water leak that I’m trying to correct. The leak appears to pool in the bottom...

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April 28th, 2024, 4:23 pm
Bomar Hatch Lens Replacement

Last post by tonyp444 « April 25th, 2024, 9:03 pm
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by tonyp444 » April 24th, 2024, 9:51 pm

We bought a 1996 325 this offseason and I have been working on a number of projects while it has been in storage. One of the projects was replacing a...

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April 25th, 2024, 9:03 pm
Question re sump

Last post by denpooch « April 25th, 2024, 3:24 pm
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by denpooch » April 23rd, 2024, 4:21 pm

Hey mates,
When I was filling the fresh water tank on my 2005 Mariner I noticed water coming out of one of the thru hulls on the starboard side of...

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April 25th, 2024, 3:24 pm
THE annual event

Last post by tonyiiiafl « April 17th, 2024, 6:50 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » April 16th, 2024, 5:05 pm

The only thing different this year than last is the aches and pains are worse. #m Perfectit wax, and it took well. 1994 390, and at 30 years old...

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April 17th, 2024, 6:50 pm

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