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1977 Carver Santa Cruz Hull Question

Last post by Oldie « August 2nd, 2018, 9:59 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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August 2nd, 2018, 9:59 pm
Gauges

Last post by pepmyster « August 2nd, 2018, 5:51 pm
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by pepmyster » July 3rd, 2018, 9:37 pm
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Hey boaters!!!! Wondering if anyone has ever removed the front lens of any of their gauges. On my 360 sports sedan, I would love to clean the lens....
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August 2nd, 2018, 5:51 pm
What bilge pump is this?

Last post by CptBacardi « July 28th, 2018, 7:10 pm
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by CptBacardi » July 12th, 2018, 9:57 am
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This is one of the 3 main bilge pumps. It trips the breaker. I have no idea what brand model it is? Any ideas? Thanks
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July 28th, 2018, 7:10 pm
Mid Season Look

Last post by denpooch « July 27th, 2018, 8:11 pm
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by denpooch » July 26th, 2018, 7:51 pm

When I launched her in the spring, I mentioned that I was going to compare Pettit Zinc Coat and Eelsnot on the running gear. I decided to use the...

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July 27th, 2018, 8:11 pm
Captain Chair and Pedestal

Last post by Viper « July 24th, 2018, 6:45 am
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by boatmaster » July 16th, 2018, 10:20 am

I need to replace the captain chair and pedestal on my 1987 Carver. My pedestal base is 9.25" and all of the new bases available (that I can...

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July 24th, 2018, 6:45 am
Overheating 6.5k kohler Gen resolved

Last post by Viper « July 23rd, 2018, 6:44 am
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by Wkuhilltopperfan » July 22nd, 2018, 4:31 pm
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Hey guys and gals! I live in a area where the waters can get up in the 90’s and it’s caused Generator overheating shutting down year after year for...

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July 23rd, 2018, 6:44 am
Which Starter on a Crusader Engine

Last post by Viper « July 20th, 2018, 6:38 am
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by staticman4414 » July 16th, 2018, 11:23 am
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So I have 1995 Carver Santego 310. It has twin Crusader 270 Engines. GM 350 platform I believe. I have velvet drive inboard setup. The starboard...

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July 20th, 2018, 6:38 am
Windlass Issues - Maxwell Freedom 800

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by nautiyachti » June 18th, 2018, 10:51 am
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I have an 06 Carver 41 CMY with original Maxwell 800 Windless and it started laboring just on the weight of the anchor.

I always use a bridal to...
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July 18th, 2018, 2:32 pm
Westerbeke 3.0kW help

Last post by RGrew176 « July 13th, 2018, 3:27 am
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by Benmcknight92 » July 12th, 2018, 1:04 am

I have a 89 Mariner 28’ my generator quits when put under load. Any ideas on repairing or just buy new generator?

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July 13th, 2018, 3:27 am
Shifter cable 98 405 Aft Cabin

Last post by tomschauer « July 12th, 2018, 10:01 pm
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by AndyC89 » July 5th, 2018, 6:44 pm
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Hey all...

New guy here, so forgive me if I'm missing where this has already been covered. I did multiple searches and couldn't find any...
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July 12th, 2018, 10:01 pm
Ice maker 355 how to remove

Last post by tomschauer « July 12th, 2018, 9:59 pm
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by tgmkwill » July 6th, 2018, 6:57 am
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1997 355 u line ice maker in aft deck. Any tips on how to remove this ice maker from the large enclosure on the aft deck?

Mine also had the small...
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July 12th, 2018, 9:59 pm
'94 440 bridge bench seat

Last post by rjr « July 10th, 2018, 9:18 pm

by rjr » July 10th, 2018, 9:18 pm

Do you have pix of the bench seat to the right of the captain's chair? We are trying to reinstall seat after removal of previous owner's computer...

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July 10th, 2018, 9:18 pm
Molding around sliding glass door

Last post by Soupy « July 9th, 2018, 4:59 pm

by Soupy » July 9th, 2018, 4:59 pm

My 2005 Carver Super Sport needs replacement molding around the sliding glass door. The existing molding (or is 'trim' the proper word?) appears to...

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July 9th, 2018, 4:59 pm
Diameter Dock Lines?

Last post by RickieT « July 8th, 2018, 2:02 pm
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by RickieT » June 17th, 2018, 5:12 pm
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Had a question...I have a 350 Mariner and need to replace my transient dock lines for bow & stern...so 4 are needed. General consensus for length...

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July 8th, 2018, 2:02 pm
clean water in compartment under toilet holding tank

Last post by mjk1040 « July 8th, 2018, 9:08 am
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by Roxanne » July 6th, 2018, 10:41 pm
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UPDATE: problem found! Leak was behind the swim platform shower in the water shore hookup. A fitting cracked. Ughhh. At least it was an easy fix but...

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July 8th, 2018, 9:08 am
Water in bilge

Last post by mjk1040 « July 8th, 2018, 8:52 am
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by rmh » January 25th, 2014, 7:42 pm
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I have a 1996 355 Aft Cabin in the Chesapeake. Last winter I had the bull soda blasted and painted. I have water in the bilge below the galley floor...
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July 8th, 2018, 8:52 am
First time Carver 2807 Owner

Last post by Viper « July 7th, 2018, 6:10 am
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by Davepjr » July 6th, 2018, 3:49 pm

Hello, I recently purchased a 1984 Riviera 2807 and wonder if anyone has a link to a parts manual, I have the original owners manual but it isn't...

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July 7th, 2018, 6:10 am
A trick to Norcold fridges

Last post by 390Express « July 6th, 2018, 5:53 pm
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by km1125 » June 17th, 2018, 10:25 pm

I've been playing around with my fridge recently. It run pretty good, but not great, so I was thinking of some mods to make to help it work better....

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July 6th, 2018, 5:53 pm
Cabin Headliner Carver 444

Last post by DanM « July 6th, 2018, 8:08 am
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by Tomion » June 30th, 2018, 6:48 pm

My cabin headliner has a lot of dull streaks. Havent been able to find anything to restore the luster. Any one else found anything?

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July 6th, 2018, 8:08 am
2 batteries 1issue

Last post by seaweed « July 1st, 2018, 4:50 pm
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by ataylor233 » June 30th, 2018, 11:18 am
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OK so I replaced both batteries in my Carver 3207 1987 i figured now would be a good time to label the batteries 1and 2 well anyway I can start the...

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July 1st, 2018, 4:50 pm
Window weather strip

Last post by km1125 « June 27th, 2018, 4:38 pm
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by Rocket09 » May 12th, 2018, 9:50 pm

Hi, I have a Carver 32 1995, and I want to change my window weather strip, most of them have dried out and some pieces are missing.

I have found the...

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June 27th, 2018, 4:38 pm
1989 Carver 3207 New windshield wiper motor and housing for

Last post by RGrew176 « June 26th, 2018, 11:03 pm
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by Chiefshack » June 26th, 2018, 2:50 pm

I am trying to fine the part number to replace the helm wiper. I need to replace the whole assembly, the wiper blade broke in half at the mount. The...

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June 26th, 2018, 11:03 pm
355 Aft cockpit gate

Last post by g36 « June 25th, 2018, 1:38 pm
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by Jlubas » June 25th, 2018, 12:33 pm
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Hey all, I have a 1995 355 Aft Cabin. Looking for option to put a gate to block the stairs from the cockpit to the swim platform.

I have seen newer...

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June 25th, 2018, 1:38 pm
1989 Carver 3807 holding tank

Last post by Viper « June 25th, 2018, 6:51 am
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by garytheguard » July 26th, 2013, 9:15 pm
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Does anyone know where the access hatch is to view the hose connections for the aft head holding tank? I found the tank is located in the area behind...

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June 25th, 2018, 6:51 am
Bilge Blowers

Last post by denpooch « June 23rd, 2018, 11:27 am
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by A Lee » June 15th, 2018, 9:11 am

I have 4 Bilge blowers that are on separate breakers. With D12 engines, what is the recommended procedure for blowers? I have been told run them...

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June 23rd, 2018, 11:27 am

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