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Bilge paint

Last post by Viper « October 10th, 2016, 8:07 pm
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by Kootenaykruzer » October 10th, 2016, 4:08 pm

Good afternoon Carver folks!

Any thoughts or recommendations as to brand of bilge paint to use? Also, would one suggest applying with brush, roller...

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October 10th, 2016, 8:07 pm
ISO deck hardware for 2006 41CPMY

Last post by Midnightsun « September 27th, 2016, 2:15 am
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by Neptune36 » September 24th, 2016, 5:10 pm

Two magnetic catches are missing or broken, one for the walk through door on the upper sundeck to the stairs going down, other catch missing is the...

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September 27th, 2016, 2:15 am
Winterize Generator Muffler

Last post by Makin Waves « September 25th, 2016, 10:00 pm
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by Makin Waves » September 25th, 2016, 6:46 pm

I was winterizing my Carver 46MY, ran antifreeze through the gen and noticed the muffler has a water pickup but no strainer or anyway to get...

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September 25th, 2016, 10:00 pm
Found A Mechanic Who Will fix My Transmission

Last post by Viper « September 23rd, 2016, 7:04 am
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by RGrew176 » September 22nd, 2016, 4:33 pm

Last week I got a tip from a fellow Boat Club member on who to get to fix my transmission. Yesterday on my way down to my boat I stopped at Humbug...

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September 23rd, 2016, 7:04 am
Shore water

Last post by Viper « September 18th, 2016, 7:55 pm
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by Carcare » September 10th, 2016, 8:58 pm

Hi new guy just bought 1984 3207. When I turn on my water pump water shoots out my shore water inlet ?
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September 18th, 2016, 7:55 pm
Battery Drain Conundrum

Last post by flag400 « September 16th, 2016, 7:39 am
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by flag400 » September 15th, 2016, 9:15 am

I'm hoping forum members may be able to shed some light on this problem I'm having. The marina mechanic was unable to solve. He installed two brand...

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September 16th, 2016, 7:39 am
Checking Engine Oil Level - Hot or Cold Engine

Last post by Viper « September 13th, 2016, 10:50 pm
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by Reardon » September 13th, 2016, 7:13 pm

Hi Fellow Boaters

This is probably the easy question for the day. I have a Carver 404 (twin Mercruiser 7.4L engines) and am curious if you check...

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September 13th, 2016, 10:50 pm
Californian 45 packing size

Last post by Hotei « September 13th, 2016, 9:41 pm
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by Hotei » September 9th, 2016, 7:34 am

I have a 1990 Californian with 2" prop shafts. The packing nuts have bottomed out and I need to add some more packing. It's not a problem to add...

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September 13th, 2016, 9:41 pm
when does one consider doing a top end job

Last post by waybomb « September 7th, 2016, 9:36 pm
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by SanJuanDreamer » September 7th, 2016, 10:40 am

I have a 1998 Carver Mariner 350 with two Crusader TBI fuel injected 454’s.
The motors have a little over 1400hrs on them.
I’m mechanically inclined,...

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September 7th, 2016, 9:36 pm
A/C Flush out

Last post by Viper « September 5th, 2016, 10:51 pm
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by bobfino » September 4th, 2016, 7:46 am

Hello, I am flushing out my air conditioner on my 2005 39MY. There are 3 discharge points on the boat. One on the bow and 2 aft under the swim...

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September 5th, 2016, 10:51 pm
2001 350 mariner helm seat

Last post by waybomb « September 4th, 2016, 7:12 pm
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by bud37 » August 22nd, 2016, 9:53 am

Looks like the helm seat base has something under it, there are two black tabs that appear to have key slots.....cant find any keys to fit and no...

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September 4th, 2016, 7:12 pm
Storm July 08, 2016 Georgian Bay

Last post by Mariah's Song « August 29th, 2016, 10:59 pm
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by Mariah's Song » July 11th, 2016, 8:01 pm

We were hit by this freak of nature on Friday evening while travelling from Port Severn to Frying Pan Bay. We literally went from calm sea's and zero...
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August 29th, 2016, 10:59 pm
Replacing Fuel tanks on Carver 355 Aft cabin 1977

Last post by picaso « August 27th, 2016, 3:10 pm
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by picaso » July 21st, 2016, 11:19 am

Hello,
Dose anyone know the difficulty of replacing fuel tank's on 355 Carver.
What wold be the cost to replace one tank.
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August 27th, 2016, 3:10 pm
Out door and Indoor carpeting

Last post by gatehopper « August 24th, 2016, 2:12 pm
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by Willywonka » August 24th, 2016, 7:14 am

Hi Everyone
I am new to this Forum
I am trying to upgrade the carpeting on my 444 Carver 2004 so I have a 2 part question
On the out side carpeting I...

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August 24th, 2016, 2:12 pm
A/C condensation in galley bilge

Last post by RGrew176 « August 19th, 2016, 2:09 am
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by Scavenger » August 17th, 2016, 8:16 pm

I own a 88 mariner 3297. I have noticed water in the bilge. I know it's coming from the a/c condensation. Is that normal or is there a drain line...

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August 19th, 2016, 2:09 am
Throttle cable replacement '96 400

Last post by hausherrs « August 18th, 2016, 9:00 am

by hausherrs » August 18th, 2016, 9:00 am

I have ordered the upper to lower throttle control cables and plan on replacing them next week. Has anyone here ever done this on a similar platform?...

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August 18th, 2016, 9:00 am
Hatch replacements

Last post by mjk1040 « August 16th, 2016, 5:52 pm
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by gatehopper » August 16th, 2016, 4:25 pm

Hi all, does anyone know where I can purchase hatch replacement units for a 3297 carver mariner.
The recessed design must make them specific to...

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August 16th, 2016, 5:52 pm
Portlight Window Screens

Last post by Wanderlust « August 14th, 2016, 10:25 pm
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by Wanderlust » August 14th, 2016, 9:22 pm

Hi Fellas,

I need to replace all of the portlight mosquito screens. I ordered what I thought would work from Defender.com only to find out that they...

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August 14th, 2016, 10:25 pm
Seats?!

Last post by Wanderlust « August 14th, 2016, 9:25 pm
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by dingding » August 10th, 2016, 6:21 pm

:blush: hi! I'm new to the carver family and was wondering where I could get seats and 'stuff' for my boat? Any suggestions? It's a 1989 carver...

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August 14th, 2016, 9:25 pm
Fuel valves on a '96 Aft Cabin

Last post by Viper « August 12th, 2016, 8:08 pm
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by williamnugent » August 12th, 2016, 10:56 am

I am a new member, having purchased a '96 Carver 355 Aft Cabin 3 weeks ago (recently retired after 35 years of chest and cardiac surgery). I'm new to...

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August 12th, 2016, 8:08 pm
1994 390 CPMY 7.4 Mercruisers

Last post by tomschauer « August 8th, 2016, 8:52 am
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by tonyiiiafl » August 7th, 2016, 8:13 pm

Anyone know what the WOT should be on this boat with these engines? I can hit 4,000 to 4100 max and am doing 29 MPH. Is this where I should be?

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Last post by tomschauer View the latest post
August 8th, 2016, 8:52 am
Fuel Selector Switch issue

Last post by g36 « August 1st, 2016, 9:21 am
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by Anne Bonny » August 1st, 2016, 8:12 am

In our '95 355 ACMY, we have three tanks, starboard, port and aux. We understand how they work, each engine can pull/return from their respective...

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August 1st, 2016, 9:21 am
Hatch Screens

Last post by g36 « August 1st, 2016, 6:34 am
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by feeez » July 30th, 2016, 1:46 pm

When we acquired our 2001 350 Mariner the 2 hatch screens were absent. We are anchoring out more now and it would be nice have them open overnight...

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August 1st, 2016, 6:34 am
Replacing Hydraulic hose

Last post by waybomb « July 31st, 2016, 4:14 pm
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by cyclebender » July 31st, 2016, 2:13 pm

Just purchased a 1987 32 Mariner. Any one familiar with changing a hydraulic steering hose? Mine must have a leak, all fluid runs out immediately...

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July 31st, 2016, 4:14 pm
Volt Gauges 1990 Carver 3807

Last post by Viper « July 23rd, 2016, 7:43 am
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by Washopay » July 22nd, 2016, 9:00 am

Long story short. After a battery fire (due to a faulty connection at the terminal) I had my generator and all batteries replaced. I am familair with...

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July 23rd, 2016, 7:43 am

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