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1977 Carver Santa Cruz Hull Question

Last post by Big dog « September 4th, 2017, 4:02 pm
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by USMCShellback » May 29th, 2017, 4:20 pm

Hi Folks,

First post here apart from my intro. Here is the story that leads to the question. I was out at the Carver the other day getting the...

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September 4th, 2017, 4:02 pm
Location of reversing solenoid

Last post by hlhall « August 28th, 2017, 6:15 am
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by hlhall » August 14th, 2017, 3:01 pm

Hi all, 1998 Carver 445 AC with a Maxwell Freedom 800 winch that is starting to misbehave. One of the manual's troubleshooting tips is to test the...

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August 28th, 2017, 6:15 am
Carver 404

Last post by Viper « August 27th, 2017, 8:59 pm
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by RReardon » August 26th, 2017, 9:46 pm

Hi Fellow Carver Boaters

I have a 2000 carver 404 with twin merc engines. Question:

1). Where do I check the transmission fluid. Where is the...

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August 27th, 2017, 8:59 pm
fuel fill cap orings

Last post by Midnightsun « August 24th, 2017, 5:54 am
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by jcoll » August 22nd, 2017, 7:33 pm
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Does anyone have a source for replacement fuel cap O-rings? All I can find is the complete cap. I'd like to replace them as a maintenance item.

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August 24th, 2017, 5:54 am
Fuel Fill Hose Cracking

Last post by Viper « August 23rd, 2017, 7:17 am
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by kdaniel3 » August 21st, 2017, 8:10 pm
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Had my gasoline fill hoses replaced last week due to some noted cracking where they attach to the top of the fuel tanks. Once they got the hoses out,...

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August 23rd, 2017, 7:17 am
3207 mercruiser - overheating???

Last post by bobeast « August 22nd, 2017, 9:10 pm
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by js_325i » August 22nd, 2017, 9:35 am

Hello,
I'm new to this forum and have run into an issue with my boat..

2 weeks ago I was out running on plane and noticed that my temp gauge read...

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August 22nd, 2017, 9:10 pm
No Water Coming Into the Head

Last post by MeredithRaymond « August 22nd, 2017, 12:25 am
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by MeredithRaymond » August 11th, 2017, 8:52 pm
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Hello! My husband and I bought our first boat! Its a 1998 Carver 355 Aft Cabin. During sea trial, the surveyor noted that " there was no water...
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August 22nd, 2017, 12:25 am
1989 3297 Mariner Strut

Last post by MH243 « August 21st, 2017, 4:36 pm
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by MH243 » August 20th, 2017, 9:05 pm

Need some assistance locating a starboard strut. #51301 stamped on the strut.

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August 21st, 2017, 4:36 pm
Bimini tops

Last post by mrscrowe « August 21st, 2017, 7:16 am
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by oldguy » April 17th, 2017, 9:58 am

I am currently in the process of buying a 1990 3207 and was wondering where in MN is the best and cheapest place to buy a rear deck Bimini both rails...

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August 21st, 2017, 7:16 am
refinishing interior salon wall

Last post by Viper « August 20th, 2017, 9:26 pm
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by Grafunkus » August 20th, 2017, 3:54 pm

So, Hubby and I plan to, over the next year or so, replace the ugly green carpet that the previous own put in on the floor and one of the walls in...

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August 20th, 2017, 9:26 pm
Caver 3207 head issue

Last post by km1125 « August 19th, 2017, 8:55 am
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by ataylor233 » August 17th, 2017, 11:49 pm
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Forward and Rear Head issue on my 86 carver 3207. the forward head worked as it should however today when flushing the plastic piece on the pump...

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August 19th, 2017, 8:55 am
What are they called?

Last post by Scienceguy « August 16th, 2017, 7:58 am
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by Wayne162 » April 15th, 2017, 7:28 pm

I have attached photos of the bushings or washer that hold the side panels of the sundeck to the rails. Can't find them anywhere on the internet...
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August 16th, 2017, 7:58 am
Carver 346 or 366

Last post by Ramsport47 « August 15th, 2017, 6:14 am
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by jostephens » August 12th, 2017, 2:51 pm

Does anyone know the beam width at or close to the waterline for a 346 or 366, trying to figure out if I can fit into a 13' wide slip. thanks.

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August 15th, 2017, 6:14 am
WHAT DID I DO????

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by tonyiiiafl » July 28th, 2017, 9:17 pm

Just got HOLODECK back from the shop after hitting a rock and damaging a prop. Anyway, I am tired, been going for 36 hours now. Anyway, I placed her...

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August 11th, 2017, 5:46 am
Exhaust flaps

Last post by mjk1040 « August 9th, 2017, 7:10 am
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by Kootenaykruzer » August 8th, 2017, 11:15 pm

Looks like I've lost both rubber flaps that cover exhaust ports. Can these be replaced while in the water? (3 screws above water line) And where do...

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August 9th, 2017, 7:10 am
Osmotic Blisters

Last post by Thisisit « August 4th, 2017, 10:30 pm
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by Brewbeck » June 27th, 2017, 7:16 am
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Fellow Members:

Good Morning!

The Endeavor gets lifted for hull and running gear inspections on Friday. I spoke to the marina mechanics yesterday...
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August 4th, 2017, 10:30 pm
Shore water source

Last post by tomschauer « August 1st, 2017, 10:01 pm
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by Lou Skyking » July 29th, 2017, 8:12 pm

I have a 2000 396MY....my pressure water pump and onboard tanks work very well and I like using the pump verses the shore water source..(fresh water...

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August 1st, 2017, 10:01 pm
Winlass Breaker / Fuse / Overload

Last post by Justdoit « July 31st, 2017, 9:36 pm
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by Justdoit » July 26th, 2017, 7:40 am

1993 Carver 370 Aft, trying to locate the Winlass Breaker / Fuse / Overload, does anyone know where it may be?

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July 31st, 2017, 9:36 pm
405 foredeck hand rail size

Last post by g36 « July 27th, 2017, 6:55 am

by g36 » July 27th, 2017, 6:55 am

not at my boat for a few days can someone with a 405/406 confirm the hand railing diameter around the foredeck. not sure if its 1" or what....

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July 27th, 2017, 6:55 am
FM Antenna location and type?

Last post by tomschauer « July 26th, 2017, 10:44 pm
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by amanphoto » June 26th, 2017, 9:07 am

Just a quick question. Where is the FM antenna from the radio mounted in the salon? What kind of antenna is it?
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July 26th, 2017, 10:44 pm
42 SS DECK REAR DECK DRAINS

Last post by bud37 « July 25th, 2017, 7:58 pm
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by gardenargo » July 24th, 2017, 6:25 pm
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Does anyone know why Carver would terminate the drains BELOW the waterline??

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July 25th, 2017, 7:58 pm
Front Hatch Weatherstripping

Last post by waybomb « July 24th, 2017, 8:19 pm
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by byrnewebb » June 13th, 2015, 10:00 pm

I have a 1990 Carver 380 that is leaking around the glass housing and the frame. Prior owners have tried to Silicone the edges where it makes contact...

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July 24th, 2017, 8:19 pm
Sliding Window Sweeps

Last post by Dan1748 « July 21st, 2017, 2:08 pm
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by mjk1040 » April 22nd, 2017, 6:42 am
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Trying to locate the sliding window sweeps. Been on the Taylor sight and can not seem to locate it. This is the track that looks like it has brushes...
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July 21st, 2017, 2:08 pm
Nova Cool Refrigerator Freezer

Last post by Lou Skyking « July 20th, 2017, 6:01 pm
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by Lou Skyking » July 19th, 2017, 6:15 pm

My nova cool freezer works fine and will hard freeze everything as it should. but the refrigerator will only cool down to around 46 degrees...its a...

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July 20th, 2017, 6:01 pm
Refrigerator Freezer

Last post by Makin Waves « July 19th, 2017, 10:44 am
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by Makin Waves » July 17th, 2017, 6:50 pm

Is my refrigerator freezer supposed to be working while I'm travelling?
Stuff was thawing out, we were under way for 8 hours
We have a giant inverter...

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July 19th, 2017, 10:44 am

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