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drain plug on santego 34

Last post by Ramsport47 « January 27th, 2017, 6:04 am
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by Guy » January 25th, 2017, 9:15 am

hello all,

I need some help, new to the santego, drain plug was the home depot rubber stopper type that expanded when tightened screw. That scares...

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January 27th, 2017, 6:04 am
396 aft holding tank and lines

Last post by g36 « January 18th, 2017, 11:50 am
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by geoles297 » December 1st, 2013, 6:35 am

Can someone share with me the best way to access the lines under the aft cabin floor to service or replace septic lines. We are at a loss to find...
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January 18th, 2017, 11:50 am
Carver 406 or 405

Last post by g36 « January 7th, 2017, 4:40 pm
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by Mystic144 » January 6th, 2017, 5:44 pm

Hello, wondering if anyone has had any issues with leaking diesel fuel tanks.
And if so how did you handle the repair?
Thanks
Rene
Mystic CT

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January 7th, 2017, 4:40 pm
Spare parts List

Last post by tomschauer « January 6th, 2017, 10:05 pm
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by dsolo » January 3rd, 2017, 12:39 pm

Having searched and not finding a topic on spare parts to carry while cruising I will ask the question today. If I have missed the subject in...

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January 6th, 2017, 10:05 pm
winterization 1994 390 CPMY/LENGHTY!

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by tonyiiiafl » October 9th, 2016, 11:01 am

I am very lucky that I have the original documentation for my 94 CPMY. However, still a bit puzzled as to the winterization process. The book(s) say...
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December 31st, 2016, 8:27 pm
Raw water intake

Last post by Viper « December 29th, 2016, 2:33 pm
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by notaryjon » December 28th, 2016, 1:02 pm

I have a new to me 1987 Santego 27ft. that has 2 intakes I don't know where they go. One is about in the middle of the boat and one is in the engine...

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December 29th, 2016, 2:33 pm
bow thruster in a 4207

Last post by Viper « December 9th, 2016, 8:13 pm
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by glennmac » December 6th, 2016, 11:24 pm

I am thinking of installing a bow thruster on my 1991 4207. has anybody done this? It looks like I might have to cut a hole in the floor of my...

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December 9th, 2016, 8:13 pm
Waste and Water fill cap replacements

Last post by goingjag « December 3rd, 2016, 10:07 pm
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by goingjag » December 3rd, 2016, 8:12 pm

New to me 1988 28' Mariner Voyager. 1 owner boat.

He lost the waste and water caps. The replacements he has are a water one that is too small, and...

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December 3rd, 2016, 10:07 pm
Exhaust muffler replacement starboard Carver 326

Last post by waybomb « December 3rd, 2016, 2:37 pm
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by Kootenaykruzer » September 13th, 2016, 9:30 pm

Can anyone offer some insight as to what would cause a leak in the bottom of water uplift muffler? Also, tips on getting access to re and re would be...

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December 3rd, 2016, 2:37 pm
Fireboy BB350

Last post by Viper « November 27th, 2016, 8:29 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » November 25th, 2016, 8:21 pm

I was sluicing around in my bilge and saw the original FIREBOY BB350 fire extinguisher system. YEP! Looks original and untouched, gauge reading...

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November 27th, 2016, 8:29 pm
gas struts

Last post by scoobychonx « October 30th, 2016, 3:59 pm

by scoobychonx » October 30th, 2016, 3:59 pm

Hi I have a 91 3608 does anyone know the spec of the gas struts that are on the radar arch as mine have had their day. Thanks in advance

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October 30th, 2016, 3:59 pm
Cracked riser on my 7.4 merc?

Last post by mjk1040 « October 27th, 2016, 4:48 pm
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by Harvester_1 » September 12th, 2016, 9:08 pm

I just purchased a 91 carver 370 aftcabin about 2 weeks ago. I had a survey done and he said it was in great shape. He noted a few things in need of...
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October 27th, 2016, 4:48 pm
2657 Montego Seating layout

Last post by tomschauer « October 24th, 2016, 9:37 pm
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by Wass N' Tdees » October 23rd, 2016, 8:57 pm

I have a 2657 Montego. When I bought my boat all it had was the driver bench seat. looking for original or ideas what to do with mine. I know there...

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October 24th, 2016, 9:37 pm
Kariba Washer / Dryer Combo

Last post by Wzdr02 « October 23rd, 2016, 10:02 pm
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by mikekomm » March 23rd, 2014, 2:27 pm

I have a Kariba washer / dryer combo on my '89 Carver 4207. It takes 2 hours to dry most loads. Is this normal? I'm in Southern Calif with pretty dry...

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October 23rd, 2016, 10:02 pm
Aft deck dome light switch

Last post by Wzdr02 « October 23rd, 2016, 9:55 pm
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by Leones1957 » October 23rd, 2016, 10:16 am

Hi, I recently purchased a 1986 Carver 4207. Several light bulbs at different locations do not power up. I found all of the switches. But there are a...

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October 23rd, 2016, 9:55 pm
fiberglass

Last post by Viper « October 22nd, 2016, 10:30 am
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by CoreDuo2 » October 20th, 2016, 6:05 pm

Please help me in my small, but ugly problem.

After last cyclon I have lost central part of fiberglass wind fence and can not find anywhere this...

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October 22nd, 2016, 10:30 am
Fuel Gauge not synching

Last post by wetfolly « October 13th, 2016, 4:50 pm
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by Passin'Gas » October 3rd, 2016, 8:57 am

I have a Riviera with dual fuel tanks and a single gauge. There is a toggle switch that switches the gauge from the left and right tanks. My problem...
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October 13th, 2016, 4:50 pm
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

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