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Looking for rudder/ rudder board

Last post by rochelle1974 « February 7th, 2024, 1:16 pm
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by rfverdery » October 11th, 2023, 8:59 pm

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These are for a 2001 Carver 466 Thanks for any help. Called Don’s already no luck, Great Lakes Skipper no luck.

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February 7th, 2024, 1:16 pm
'98 355 AC V-Berth Leak

Last post by MyPleasure « February 1st, 2024, 10:54 pm
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by gmac98004 » January 6th, 2024, 11:45 pm

Hi Everyone,

I have been fighting this STBD side V-Berth leak for over a year now. With the rain we've had these past few months, it seems my...

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February 1st, 2024, 10:54 pm
‘03 360 SS Bilge Help

Last post by Alanna Mo Cree « January 28th, 2024, 12:29 pm
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by Jskhome62 » November 19th, 2023, 8:11 am

Still relatively new on my ownership journey and while getting things figured out, need some help with this one.

I’ve gotten into the habit of...
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January 28th, 2024, 12:29 pm
Stern Thruster Replacement

Last post by Viper « January 23rd, 2024, 4:07 pm
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by Crawfde » January 23rd, 2024, 3:15 pm

OEM stern thruster on my 2004 460 needs a lot of work and I am considering replacing it. Recommendations for the best replacement? Thanks

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January 23rd, 2024, 4:07 pm
2002 Carver 444 Portlight

Last post by KyleR « January 13th, 2024, 7:14 pm
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by Jmchris » January 13th, 2024, 12:30 pm

Hi All, New member and new Carver owner.

On my 2002 Carver 444:
The exterior part of the forward Port shower portlight is missing. I have no idea...

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January 13th, 2024, 7:14 pm
2001 Carver 450 Voyager blueprints or detailed diagrams

Last post by km1125 « January 9th, 2024, 11:51 am
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by Blueseas » December 13th, 2023, 12:51 pm

Does anyone have or could suggest a place where I might be able to obtain detailed diagrams of a 1998 to 2004 Carver 450 Voyager? I have a 2001...

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January 9th, 2024, 11:51 am
Water System Leak

Last post by womide « January 9th, 2024, 5:17 am
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by RGrew176 » August 1st, 2020, 11:24 pm

I have had an onboard water system leak in one of my water lines since late last season. I tried to locate a plumber who works on boats without...
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January 9th, 2024, 5:17 am
Question Regarding Locating Water Leak on 1994 Carver 350 Aft Cabin

Last post by Viper « January 1st, 2024, 10:00 am
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by eswickberg » March 6th, 2023, 7:36 pm

Hello All,

My boat is currently moored in the water and I've noticed that she seems to get 2 to 3 Gallons of water into the mid bilge area on a 24...
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January 1st, 2024, 10:00 am
Fuel Filler Hose Replacement 2002 564 CPMY

Last post by bud37 « December 28th, 2023, 12:47 pm
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by metjr1976 » December 28th, 2023, 12:38 pm

This is our first Carver and to our knowledge, the fuel fill hoses have not ever been replaced. We believe that they may be cracked because we...

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December 28th, 2023, 12:47 pm
Attaching bridge surround on 3207

Last post by Matt C « December 23rd, 2023, 9:34 am
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by Matt C » December 18th, 2023, 12:26 pm

Hi, In need of some advice. Last week my 1983 3207 arrived here in Fl. after being transported down from Ct. Unfortunately due to the height of the...

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December 23rd, 2023, 9:34 am
Crusader 6.0 dying once hot

Last post by bud37 « December 18th, 2023, 11:26 am
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by Scott892 » December 15th, 2023, 11:58 am

My port engine has been dying once it's hot. Starts fine and runs at power no problem. but when I come back to idle it will die. After it gets hot...

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December 18th, 2023, 11:26 am
ZF PROP

Last post by Icango560 « December 12th, 2023, 9:13 pm
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by Icango560 » December 10th, 2023, 3:30 pm

I NEED A LH ZF PROP D.29. P.32.2 LH for 560 Carver Voyager. Larry Hedden LHHedden@gmal.com

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December 12th, 2023, 9:13 pm
Carver 570 turbocharger

Last post by ontariojeff « December 12th, 2023, 1:33 pm

by ontariojeff » December 12th, 2023, 1:33 pm

Hello,
I have a 2003 Carver 570. I believe the engines are Volvo D12.
I am trying to find out what the model of the turbos are?

Problem is, I had...

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December 12th, 2023, 1:33 pm
Bonding question

Last post by bud37 « December 9th, 2023, 12:00 pm
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by Dad Joke » December 8th, 2023, 11:49 am

The previous owner of my Carver 3207 had installed zincs on each of the swim platform struts. To me, it would make more sense to incorporate the...

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December 9th, 2023, 12:00 pm
hynautic /Seastar hyd fluid alternative H-50 HELM replacement

Last post by Kart113 « November 30th, 2023, 9:47 pm

by Kart113 » November 30th, 2023, 9:47 pm

Greetings all my h-50 flybridge helm was developing a leak after 36 years lol . Upon teardown and inspection rust was noted on the shims and bearing...

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November 30th, 2023, 9:47 pm
Scrub spin brushes

Last post by pepmyster « November 30th, 2023, 5:08 pm
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by tgebler » November 30th, 2023, 10:55 am

I was thinking about buying of these power brushes for cleaning my boat's hull and deck. Does anyone have any experience using these devices? If they...

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November 30th, 2023, 5:08 pm
Removing salon panels

Last post by Viper « November 21st, 2023, 6:41 am
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by tgherzog » May 24th, 2023, 12:28 pm

I need to remove the skyscreen in my salon (2016 C37) for repairs, and to do so I need to remove the four ceiling panels that cover the frame as...

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November 21st, 2023, 6:41 am
Drain Plug

Last post by 650Guy « November 16th, 2023, 9:44 pm
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by 650Guy » November 15th, 2023, 6:45 pm

Hey all;

Anyone ever replace/repack/reseal their drain plug? In the spring I had some water intruding from the drain plug that eventually swelled up...

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November 16th, 2023, 9:44 pm
instrument gauge update

Last post by g36 « November 16th, 2023, 11:17 am
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by Johns55690 » August 21st, 2023, 5:47 pm

Hello all,
I have a 1997 405 with 7.4 xli and I would like to update all the dash gauges. Are there any gauges available that are basically plug and...

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November 16th, 2023, 11:17 am
3607 Aft Cabin - draining water in engine compartment underneath the engines

Last post by Pupicman « November 15th, 2023, 10:54 am
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by JeffandErin » September 24th, 2023, 8:11 pm

I have been doing some work on the intake strainer for the AC systems. It sits horizontally instead of vertically like all other strainers. So,...

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November 15th, 2023, 10:54 am
1992 3608 Stern Rail Sheeting

Last post by MyPleasure « November 12th, 2023, 9:13 pm
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by Papa » October 24th, 2023, 1:37 pm

I'm looking for a source for the material used to make the OEM stern rail sheeting.
Any help would be appreciated.

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November 12th, 2023, 9:13 pm
Stuck seacock valve

Last post by Cooler « November 2nd, 2023, 7:11 pm
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by tgebler » October 30th, 2023, 8:56 am

The starboard engine seacock will not budge in my 2000 396 aft cabin. I have attached several photos. Any suggestions?
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November 2nd, 2023, 7:11 pm
Buying Boat with Wet Swim Platform

Last post by tonyp444 « October 30th, 2023, 10:40 pm
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by tonyp444 » October 28th, 2023, 9:46 am

Hi everyone, I’m new here. I’m currently under contract to buy a 1996 Carver 325 and very excited about it. The surveyor found elevated moisture...
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October 30th, 2023, 10:40 pm
Vacuflush over the winter

Last post by denpooch « October 30th, 2023, 8:10 pm
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by denpooch » October 30th, 2023, 3:06 pm

Hey Folks.
When you store for the winter season, do you maintain the vacuum on the unit or 'flush' and release the pressure?
Any reasons behind your...

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October 30th, 2023, 8:10 pm
Sealant to seal rubber /neoprene boot to au

Last post by tonyiiiafl « October 30th, 2023, 7:43 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » October 30th, 2023, 6:51 pm

Season 2 for my Side Shft bow thruster. It is by far the best improvement I ever installed. Customer service is the ost paramount I have ever...

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October 30th, 2023, 7:43 pm

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