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water in bilge

Last post by pepmyster « July 17th, 2023, 6:58 am
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by pepmyster » April 27th, 2020, 7:23 am

Hello Carver fanatics! 2004 360 Sports Sedan, 8.1VP's as engines. In the bilge, in the center section between the 2 engines, I've always seen water...
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July 17th, 2023, 6:58 am
1989 Carver Santego 2767 Completely Missing Part ID

Last post by Viper « July 16th, 2023, 10:09 am
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by DukeLang83 » July 16th, 2023, 8:09 am

Hello, I was checking the engine compartment and noticed that the port side is completely missing the part which is in the first two pictures. Looks...

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July 16th, 2023, 10:09 am
Cabin odor

Last post by Drspikes355 « July 14th, 2023, 9:10 pm
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by Baroloman » July 11th, 2023, 10:28 am

I have read a fair amount about the line from the toilet to the black tank becoming permeated and causing an undesirable odor. I can see also that...

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July 14th, 2023, 9:10 pm
-1987 Carver 4207 Navigation light bulb size (LED)?

Last post by km1125 « July 10th, 2023, 9:06 pm
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by steve&tammy » July 10th, 2023, 12:37 pm

Hi all!
Ok, so I'm heading back down to the lake this weekend and wanted to order replacement LED equivalent bulbs for both navigation lights as well...

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July 10th, 2023, 9:06 pm
Mid-ship bilge pump

Last post by plittle2005 « July 10th, 2023, 6:33 pm
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by Baroloman » July 10th, 2023, 10:10 am

I have a 3297 and the central bilge, just fore of the potable water pump, is always wet. The pump float engages when there is more than an 1...

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July 10th, 2023, 6:33 pm
2807 Riviera blower

Last post by bud37 « July 10th, 2023, 12:11 pm
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by Asbury509 » July 9th, 2023, 4:22 pm

I have a well kept 1986 Riviera (2807). I recently pulled up to a dock and shut down. I turned on the blower and it ran for a few minutes then...

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July 10th, 2023, 12:11 pm
Replacement sliding door for cubby

Last post by theorifice « July 10th, 2023, 3:04 am

by theorifice » July 10th, 2023, 3:04 am

Has anyone sourced a suitable replacement for the sliding door for the cubby compartments?

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July 10th, 2023, 3:04 am
Hour meters

Last post by winedown « July 8th, 2023, 9:21 am

by winedown » July 8th, 2023, 9:21 am

With respect to volvo tam 63 diesel engines, are there hour meters somewhere on the engines...Digital display on tachometer for starboard side is not...

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July 8th, 2023, 9:21 am
Port side bilge water not draining

Last post by bud37 « July 5th, 2023, 9:35 am
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by Agriman » July 4th, 2023, 11:06 am

I have a 350 Mariner and with 454 engines and a generator its impossible to see where the drain hole thru the stringer is located. About 1 -2 inches...

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July 5th, 2023, 9:35 am
Hynautic Steering Purge Valve Needed

Last post by DvB « June 30th, 2023, 6:09 pm
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by Merkinbrumsky » June 21st, 2023, 7:44 pm

Left the marina on Sunday for a cruise only to discover no steering as I cleared the slip into heavy dinghy/cruiser traffic in a good breeze. Wiggled...

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June 30th, 2023, 6:09 pm
Walter 2N prop puller dimensions

Last post by KyleR « June 29th, 2023, 10:21 am

by KyleR » June 29th, 2023, 10:21 am

Does anyone out there have a Walter 2N prop puller that they would be willing to take a couple of measurements for me? Even a few pics with a ruler...

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June 29th, 2023, 10:21 am
Carvier Riviera wipers?

Last post by hcarmich « June 28th, 2023, 11:52 am

by hcarmich » June 28th, 2023, 11:52 am

Good day. Looking to replace the wipers. Look to be original as I have looked at other Rivs and they look the same. Challege is where to source them....

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June 28th, 2023, 11:52 am
Fuel issue with port engine

Last post by bud37 « June 27th, 2023, 9:52 pm
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by Gary Rose » June 26th, 2023, 3:34 pm

Help!!!! I am fighting a fuel supply issue on my 2000 356 8.1L port eng only. Acts like fuel pump (Lift) is not working. I can take hose off of fuel...

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June 27th, 2023, 9:52 pm
Shaft Seal Stern Tube Dimensions

Last post by gmac98004 « June 26th, 2023, 11:37 pm
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by gmac98004 » June 10th, 2023, 12:11 am

Hi Everyone,

I'm hauling out next week and in addition to the usual paint/zincs/wax work, we will be replacing the corroded and leaking shaft seals...

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June 26th, 2023, 11:37 pm
Replace wall covering

Last post by tonyiiiafl « June 26th, 2023, 7:22 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » June 22nd, 2023, 6:07 pm

I took my cloth wallcovering out of the FWD cabin on my 390, it was old, foam degraded, and stained. Found the leaks by rebidding the railing at...

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June 26th, 2023, 7:22 pm
Gas engine tachometers

Last post by km1125 « June 23rd, 2023, 9:52 am
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by MyPleasure » April 3rd, 2023, 2:37 pm

Hi Fellas, has anyone else got this problem with the tachometers? The port engine tachometer doesn’t work at the bridge, but works fine at the lower...

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June 23rd, 2023, 9:52 am
Small Covered Port on Bridge with two terminals?

Last post by Hoplite808 « June 22nd, 2023, 2:27 am
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by theorifice » June 4th, 2023, 8:04 pm

What is this port for?

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June 22nd, 2023, 2:27 am
Wireless cameras for security

Last post by tonyiiiafl « June 16th, 2023, 3:59 am
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by tonyiiiafl » May 5th, 2023, 3:18 am

Anyone using wireless cameras for security? Looking more for ones that do not require a subscription.

Input welcomed!

Best and thank you

Tony
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June 16th, 2023, 3:59 am
Tight Steering Issue

Last post by mjk1040 « June 15th, 2023, 10:16 pm
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by Thelma Jean I » May 28th, 2023, 11:36 pm

Hello all!!

My steering is really tight.. added fluid and it is still a little tight.. any suggestions?

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June 15th, 2023, 10:16 pm
Carver 406 - All leaks found repaired - Dry Bilge

Last post by kgarguilo « June 14th, 2023, 10:06 am
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by kgarguilo » June 11th, 2023, 6:31 pm

I have a few posts that I have replied to over time and thought all of these would be helpful in one place.

When I purchased this boat in December...

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June 14th, 2023, 10:06 am
battery shut of switch panel panel

Last post by SmokingSailor « June 9th, 2023, 4:28 pm
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by henry » February 17th, 2022, 9:58 am

i have a 1987 carver 3297 mariner there is a 50 amp circuit breaker in the panel i have no 12v power and this breaker will not re set anyone know the...

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June 9th, 2023, 4:28 pm
Carver 405 fuel tanks, pickup tubes

Last post by krawdad « June 8th, 2023, 2:59 pm
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by krawdad » June 6th, 2023, 2:52 pm

Hello all, I have a 1999 405. My fuel tanks were made by Florida Marine. Has anyone here ever tried to take the fuel pickup tube out of their tanks...

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June 8th, 2023, 2:59 pm
What size nut is this?

Last post by KyleR « June 7th, 2023, 3:37 pm
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by KyleR » May 27th, 2023, 8:07 am

This may be a silly question, but I'd like a second opinion before I go purchasing the wrong tool. I'll be changing both Tides shaft seal kits (the...
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June 7th, 2023, 3:37 pm
1988 3607 aft cabin

Last post by km1125 « June 6th, 2023, 7:29 pm
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by Davet » June 6th, 2023, 1:47 pm

Hey folks!.....can someone help me? I'm trying to locate the raw water thru hull inlet. Also, I lost my owners manual and schematic diagrams....or I...

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June 6th, 2023, 7:29 pm
Installation of blackwater holding tank in1986 Carver Mariner 32.

Last post by Doc o bay « June 6th, 2023, 7:05 pm
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by Doc o bay » June 5th, 2023, 1:33 pm

Hi, I'm buying this well maintained Carver 32 to use as a part time live aboard. It has never had a black water holding tank, and I'll need to...

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June 6th, 2023, 7:05 pm

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