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Engine Steam

Last post by mjk1040 « June 19th, 2017, 8:00 pm
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by SanJuanDreamer » June 5th, 2017, 12:57 pm

On our way to Pleasant Harbor, Wa I decided to take some temps while under way as I noticed steam about 15 to 20 feet behind exhaust. Not really...

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June 19th, 2017, 8:00 pm
Roller assembly for salon sliding doors.

Last post by mjk1040 « June 18th, 2017, 6:39 pm
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by Neilshanks » March 23rd, 2017, 11:31 am

Hi all,

I have a 1996 Carver 3 Mariner and I'm hoping to source a replacement roller assembly for the rear sliding doors into the salon. Any...

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June 18th, 2017, 6:39 pm
Engine alignment (left to right) - Mariner

Last post by mjk1040 « June 18th, 2017, 6:39 am
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by amanphoto » June 17th, 2017, 9:32 am

What is the trick to shifting the engine left or right for alignment? I have lossened all four bolts that secure the engine lateral adjustment rods....

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June 18th, 2017, 6:39 am
Carver Name Plate

Last post by Skip Giblet « June 17th, 2017, 5:36 pm
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by Skip Giblet » June 16th, 2017, 11:10 pm
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I have a 1989, 42' aft cabin. my Carver name plates are in pretty bad shape! They appear to be made of zinc?? Also, 42 emblems don't look too good....

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June 17th, 2017, 5:36 pm
356 aux gas tank/ Need to siphone old gas out?

Last post by km1125 « June 16th, 2017, 8:01 am
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by ozarkboater » June 15th, 2017, 5:39 pm
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I have owned this 356 for two years now. The old owners owned the boat for five years and told me they never used the aux tank in the rear. That's...

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June 16th, 2017, 8:01 am
Muskrats...fresh water boaters take note

Last post by dsolo « June 15th, 2017, 9:53 am
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by Lyndon670 » May 10th, 2017, 9:50 pm
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Folks,

Every time - literally every time - before I start my engines, I go into my engine room for a pre-start inspection. I check oil, belts,...
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June 15th, 2017, 9:53 am
Rudder position gauge

Last post by Viper « June 13th, 2017, 7:03 am
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by dsolo » May 13th, 2017, 6:56 am
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I measured the number of turns the steering wheel turns and position the wheel at midpoint. The rudder position gauge reads off to the starboard at 2...
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June 13th, 2017, 7:03 am
Make of Windlass, pre-2005

Last post by Flinty « June 12th, 2017, 1:01 pm
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by Flinty » June 9th, 2017, 5:19 pm

Looking if anyone had to replace parts for their Windlass Winch, last weekend had mounting from motor/gearbox to gypsy unit snap off. Could not find...

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June 12th, 2017, 1:01 pm
1987 Carver Montego Sea Strainer Location

Last post by Viper « June 11th, 2017, 1:17 am
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by 1987CarverMontego » June 10th, 2017, 2:57 pm
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We are new owners of a 1987 Carver Montego 3257 and cannot locate the sea strainer for the engines or ac unit. We easily found the generator sea...

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June 11th, 2017, 1:17 am
Sundeck Corner Trim Elbows

Last post by Wayne162 « June 5th, 2017, 10:55 pm
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by Wayne162 » February 11th, 2017, 4:47 pm
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Following the loss of my port side sundeck panel, corner, and port aft panel compliments of Hurricane Matthew I am replacing the lost parts. Panels...
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June 5th, 2017, 10:55 pm
Main Front Window Weather Stripping Repalcement

Last post by SanJuanDreamer « June 5th, 2017, 12:28 pm
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by nautiyachti » May 30th, 2017, 2:26 pm

The black weather stripping has dried up and is coming out of it's channel. I removed a few pieces and can not figure out why they are required as...

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June 5th, 2017, 12:28 pm
props for 2003 366

Last post by bud37 « June 2nd, 2017, 8:43 am
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by mysticskies » June 2nd, 2017, 2:35 am

I have a 2003 366 with twin Mercruiser 6.2s rated at 5000 rpm. However, the rpms top out at 4000 with the original 22 x 21 4 blade props. My mechanic...

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June 2nd, 2017, 8:43 am
bilge hose won't co-operate

Last post by tomschauer « June 1st, 2017, 11:23 pm
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by Preferred » May 15th, 2017, 12:52 pm

replacing my forward bilge hose, due to cracking at the pump. the hose goes through stringers under the forward head.It is being stubborn, thinking...

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June 1st, 2017, 11:23 pm
Shafts and Props paint

Last post by CarverChris « May 31st, 2017, 11:30 am
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by tonyiiiafl » March 26th, 2017, 2:27 pm
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1984 390 CPMY (We LOVE our Carver!) What are y'all using on the stainless steel shafts and NIBRAL props as paint for growth protection? I am in raw...

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May 31st, 2017, 11:30 am
live wells 350 Mariner

Last post by Agriman « May 31st, 2017, 9:59 am
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by mgd553 » May 30th, 2017, 8:52 pm

I've got 2 live wells in the bow. I'll never use them as live wells so I want to open the drains but they are plugged. I cannot figure out how to...

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May 31st, 2017, 9:59 am
Help me diagnose the loss of starboard power!?!

Last post by waybomb « May 30th, 2017, 8:39 am
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by Shipfaced1 » May 29th, 2017, 10:51 pm
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Here are the facts:
I'm sorry for the wall of text!
1982 3007 Aft Cabin. 220 crusader motors.
Not a single issue all last season or this season...

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May 30th, 2017, 8:39 am
86 Carver Montego 26, side access panels

Last post by mundoog « May 24th, 2017, 9:29 am
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by mundoog » May 22nd, 2017, 11:14 am
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I wondering if there is a good way to get the VHF cabled from outside of the drivers side. How would I access the cable once it's in the side of the...

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May 24th, 2017, 9:29 am
Port Holes for My - 1985 3607 aft

Last post by km1125 « May 17th, 2017, 9:26 pm
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by brentpro3 » October 1st, 2013, 4:33 pm

Looking to replace all the port holes in my 1985 Carver 3607 aft cabin. Does anybody have any good sites or companies that would sell these.

well...

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May 17th, 2017, 9:26 pm
Mariner 350 Exhaust leak

Last post by SanJuanDreamer « May 13th, 2017, 11:50 pm
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by SanJuanDreamer » February 27th, 2017, 4:21 pm
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I have 98 Mainer 350 and I found water is leaking in through the screws of the exhaust seal.
Where the exhaust matches to the hull, there are 5...
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May 13th, 2017, 11:50 pm
Fuel vent plugged. Carver 444

Last post by km1125 « May 13th, 2017, 12:23 pm
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by Tomion » May 13th, 2017, 11:13 am

I have a problem putting fuel in my left main tank. It gushes out after a few gallons added. I have tried applying air pressure to tank fill with...

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May 13th, 2017, 12:23 pm
repair and maintain trim tabs

Last post by tomschauer « May 3rd, 2017, 8:04 pm
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by EMIT REEB » May 2nd, 2017, 12:54 am
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my trim tabs on my 88 32' aft cabin carver i just purchased are not working and I would like to figure out how to get them working. what are...

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May 3rd, 2017, 8:04 pm
crank mounted raw water pumps

Last post by bud37 « May 3rd, 2017, 12:45 pm
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by bud37 » May 2nd, 2017, 3:01 pm
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Thought I would start a separate thread.......what are the pros and cons of this style pump?.....anyone retrofit these? There has to be better than...

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May 3rd, 2017, 12:45 pm
Getting glue from shrink tape of window and boat

Last post by feeez « May 2nd, 2017, 11:01 pm
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by Paradise II » April 29th, 2017, 7:20 am
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I have a 85 Mariner 36 and I have had it in the lot for 7 weeks getting the bottom painted. Because of some leaking around the windows we used some...

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May 2nd, 2017, 11:01 pm
Rudder Stuffing Box - 350 Mariner

Last post by TonyC « May 1st, 2017, 9:35 pm
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by TonyC » January 28th, 2017, 10:23 pm
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All,

The port rudder stuffing box started to leak this summer. I did tighten but only reduced but did not stop the leaking. Now in storage for the...
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May 1st, 2017, 9:35 pm
Dual Helm Steering for 1978 Santa cruz

Last post by km1125 « April 25th, 2017, 12:27 pm
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by OSEUSA » April 25th, 2017, 12:15 pm

My wife and I have rescued a 1978 Carver Santa Cruz. Engine and drivetrain run well. Used it last year for a couple of months. We are now in the...

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April 25th, 2017, 12:27 pm

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