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Decraguard Refinishing

Last post by RGrew176 « March 30th, 2018, 10:59 pm
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by Eggbert » March 30th, 2018, 10:55 am

Normally when I post about a repair or modification, I’m quite proud of whatever accomplishment I’m trying to portray. In this case, it’s not...

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March 30th, 2018, 10:59 pm
Epoxy Putty

Last post by AaHubb « March 28th, 2018, 10:20 am
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by SanJuanDreamer » March 26th, 2018, 12:36 pm

Why would I not use Epoxy Putty under the water line?
Has anyone used epoxy putty instead of gel coat repair?

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March 28th, 2018, 10:20 am
2001 350 Mariner Switches

Last post by tomschauer « March 31st, 2018, 7:55 pm
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by 650Guy » October 28th, 2017, 10:27 pm

I'm looking to replace all of the switches at the helm for things like the Nav Lights, Blowers, etc... Does anyone know where to purchase these? I...
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March 31st, 2018, 7:55 pm
Throttles are pretty uneven, where to start?

Last post by km1125 « March 25th, 2018, 12:14 pm
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by Shipfaced1 » March 24th, 2018, 7:01 pm

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So I just have a quick question about where to start on the path to even this out a bit? I don't think it is a motor...

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March 25th, 2018, 12:14 pm
Cracks near Mariner sliding glass door

Last post by denpooch « March 22nd, 2018, 2:19 pm
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by nhm » March 21st, 2018, 8:05 am

Hi Folks,

I was wondering if anyone who owns a mid-late 80s mariner has diagnosed or delt with cracks below the sliding glass door? Does this area...
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March 22nd, 2018, 2:19 pm
Snap In carpet

Last post by g36 « March 21st, 2018, 8:17 pm
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by Kevin » March 20th, 2018, 8:25 pm

Just purchased a 2002 Carve r 396 diesel. It's in great condition. There is no carpeting up on the bridge. Where can I get replacement carpeting? Any...

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March 21st, 2018, 8:17 pm
Refinishing teak

Last post by throwback2 « March 21st, 2018, 7:33 am
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by MakinTime » March 18th, 2018, 4:46 pm

Hey guys, I am refinishing a lot of teak on my boat mostly upper helm stuff for now, it had something on there that made it very orange and needed to...

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March 21st, 2018, 7:33 am
Blisters

Last post by Kenny u « March 20th, 2018, 12:10 am
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by Kenny u » February 26th, 2018, 12:23 am

Hi,
Just pulled my 1992 370 and fixed 20 blisters. Paint was good and cleaned monthly. Is this common for Carvers in this year or model? Could this...

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March 20th, 2018, 12:10 am
355 / 356 aux tank replacement

Last post by mjk1040 « March 19th, 2018, 6:14 am
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by tomschauer » March 18th, 2018, 9:38 pm

My boat was bought new (not by me) in august of 1998 for just under 350k A lot of money for the time, which would now buy you a nice 30' center...

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March 19th, 2018, 6:14 am
engine hatch panels

Last post by mjk1040 « March 17th, 2018, 3:03 pm
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by sfwessel » March 17th, 2018, 2:48 pm

Has anyone modified the engine hatch covers with hinges on a 27' santego?

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March 17th, 2018, 3:03 pm
3607 cutlass bearings

Last post by amanphoto « March 15th, 2018, 8:37 am
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by chiroman24 » March 13th, 2018, 9:30 pm

I have a 1983 3607 aft cabin. Does anyone know if the main struts have set screws for the cutlass bearings? I have read that they can be hidden and...

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March 15th, 2018, 8:37 am
Prop sizing

Last post by Fallguy87 « March 14th, 2018, 4:24 pm
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by Fallguy87 » March 11th, 2018, 4:24 pm

Hey guys. I have a 28 foot 1978 santa cruz I bought last season. Everything has been totally rebuilt. But I think the props are too small for the...
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March 14th, 2018, 4:24 pm
3607 aft holding tank

Last post by chiroman24 « March 14th, 2018, 12:34 pm
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by chiroman24 » March 13th, 2018, 9:38 pm

would anyone with a mid 80's 3607 mind measuring and/or take a picture of their aft holding tank please? We recently bought our 3607 as a fixer upper...

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March 14th, 2018, 12:34 pm
1995 Carver 390 aft cabin to cockpit lock replacement

Last post by RaRa « March 11th, 2018, 2:09 pm
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by Jim L » February 1st, 2018, 3:50 pm

Hi all, I'm looking to either repair, or most likely, to replace the lock on the sliding aft cabin to cocpit door. Lock tumbler moves in and out, and...

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March 11th, 2018, 2:09 pm
1991 2557

Last post by km1125 « March 11th, 2018, 12:18 pm
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by up4air » March 11th, 2018, 11:38 am

I'm still a newbie in this game and still have lots to learn.
I've discovered I've got a leak on the pressure side of my fresh water and if leaving...

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Last post by km1125 View the latest post
March 11th, 2018, 12:18 pm
Carver Mariner Shower Head

Last post by RGrew176 « March 9th, 2018, 10:34 pm
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by amanphoto » November 3rd, 2017, 5:58 pm

Has anyone updated there shower head in the Carver Mariner 350? The current set up with a wand and a holder is ok, but has a tendency to flop around....

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March 9th, 2018, 10:34 pm
1988 Carver Santego 2767 table

Last post by sfwessel « March 8th, 2018, 6:16 pm
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by Nick » February 25th, 2018, 4:23 pm

Does anyone know where I can find the table that goes to the 1988 Carver Santego 2767.

Thank you Nick

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March 8th, 2018, 6:16 pm
How to lubricate throttle cable on 350 Mariner

Last post by mjk1040 « March 6th, 2018, 5:17 am
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by Outandaboat » March 4th, 2018, 8:24 pm

Hi Everyone,
My Starboard throttle sticks and I have to jamb it forward to get the engines to sync. Do I just need to oil the cable or do I need a...

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Last post by mjk1040 View the latest post
March 6th, 2018, 5:17 am
Rear Aux. Tank in 355/356 Carver AC/MY

Last post by bud37 « March 1st, 2018, 4:37 pm
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by mjk1040 » January 21st, 2018, 1:11 pm

Has anyone tackled the removal and replacement of the rear Aux. Fuel tank on the Carver 355/356 AC/MY. I know Viper says cut the swim platform open...
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March 1st, 2018, 4:37 pm
carver

Last post by mjk1040 « February 28th, 2018, 6:07 am
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by bud37 » July 31st, 2017, 8:32 am

Imo ,if you were burning it there may be that sweet smell in the exhaust gasses......in regards to the heat exchanger, I guess so long as you have...
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February 28th, 2018, 6:07 am
sun pads

Last post by Viper « February 26th, 2018, 7:54 pm
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by mjk1040 » February 20th, 2018, 3:09 pm

Tough one. Since you said a visual inspection of the propulsion system shoed no noticeable prop or shaft issue. Are we dealing with gas or diesel...
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February 26th, 2018, 7:54 pm
How to remove the screen on my 1988 27 carver santego 2767

Last post by bud37 « February 25th, 2018, 4:38 pm
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by Nick » February 25th, 2018, 4:14 pm

I have a 1988 Carver Santego 2767 and the screen on the sliding door needs to be replaced. How do I remove the sliding screen to replace the screen.

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Last post by bud37 View the latest post
February 25th, 2018, 4:38 pm
replacement LED lights WOW!

Last post by cottagegirl « February 23rd, 2018, 1:25 pm
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by Scienceguy » June 19th, 2017, 7:25 pm

I replaced those terrible recessed halogen lights through-out my 406 aft and it was amazingly simple and successful. These (recessed) lamps fit so...
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Last post by cottagegirl View the latest post
February 23rd, 2018, 1:25 pm
Haul Out, Items to check?

Last post by waybomb « February 21st, 2018, 4:42 pm
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by williamloden » February 20th, 2018, 8:35 pm

Getting ready to have a Bottom Job done on our 1995 430 Carver. Besides this and checking the Thru Hulls,
what other items should we have checked, or...

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Last post by waybomb View the latest post
February 21st, 2018, 4:42 pm
Damaged Trim Tabs

Last post by denpooch « February 19th, 2018, 7:05 pm
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by denpooch » November 10th, 2017, 6:48 pm

Hey Folks,
I was going to wait until the 'winter doldrums' to post this one but I am too interested in getting feedback from all of you. I very much...

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February 19th, 2018, 7:05 pm

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