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Leaking fuel tank

Last post by bud37 « October 9th, 2023, 12:40 pm
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by ZigZag » October 7th, 2023, 2:44 pm

Leaking fuel tank repaired : Carver 4207 w/ CAT 3208s.

We repaired the starboard aluminum tank by installing an access plate near the aft end...

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October 9th, 2023, 12:40 pm
Port engine cuts off after about 15 minutes

Last post by Ctmangrum « October 8th, 2023, 4:14 pm
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by Ctmangrum » May 5th, 2023, 6:46 pm

I have a 1976 mariner with a Ford 351 Windsor. After idling or running in gear for about 15 minutes it will cut off. Engine doesn't show that it's...
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October 8th, 2023, 4:14 pm
Shaft Alignment

Last post by Tireless « October 6th, 2023, 4:48 pm
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by Tireless » September 27th, 2023, 6:56 pm

I had a survey done buy a reputable surveyor in our area for insurance. He advised that I should have a shaft alignment done. He advised that he saw...
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October 6th, 2023, 4:48 pm
Bow thruster oil change

Last post by Hugo « October 3rd, 2023, 10:26 pm
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by pepmyster » September 14th, 2023, 5:32 am

Hi guys! I wish to change the bow thruster oil. I was thinking of doing it by vacuuming the reservoir, I believe using a synthetic 80/90 oil should...
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October 3rd, 2023, 10:26 pm
Adding airflow: ventilation ideas (2004 444)

Last post by Viper « September 29th, 2023, 2:01 pm
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by SFBayJustin » September 29th, 2023, 12:27 am

Soliciting ideas for improved ventilation:

With such a large salon, I'm finding it difficult to move a sufficient volume of outside air through the...

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September 29th, 2023, 2:01 pm
Recommendations for Manual Oil Extractor Pump?

Last post by plittle2005 « September 26th, 2023, 10:25 pm
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by JeffandErin » September 24th, 2023, 10:19 pm

I bought one off Amazon and it turned out to be junk. Dasbet 9L. It would not maintain the vacuum and I had to constantly pump to extract the oil....

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September 26th, 2023, 10:25 pm
1996 380 Santego SE

Last post by bobwhorn « September 26th, 2023, 6:37 pm
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by JimDross » September 26th, 2023, 10:32 am

On our boat the removable molded plastic panels that allow access to the bow from the bridge have developed cracks. Does anyone know if there are...

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September 26th, 2023, 6:37 pm
3467 Santego Wind Shield/Screen

Last post by km1125 « September 26th, 2023, 8:46 am
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by MichaelOKC » September 25th, 2023, 9:20 pm

The wind shield/screen on my Carver, needs a little work. It has lost some of it’s transparency, and in direct sun it is opaque. I am not sure what...

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September 26th, 2023, 8:46 am
Grab handles for boarding

Last post by bud37 « September 25th, 2023, 5:11 pm
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by Agriman » August 27th, 2023, 4:45 pm

I'm looking for replacement handles for our 350 Mariner. The old ones have become kind of shabby and need replacing. They are a vinyl material with...

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September 25th, 2023, 5:11 pm
Thumb Latch Lever for 1997 Mariner

Last post by SCPictures « September 25th, 2023, 10:28 am
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by SCPictures » September 24th, 2023, 1:06 pm

Hi, does anyone know where I could find replacement for Sliding Salon door Thumb Latch Lever. The closest I could find is on Swisco, but that size is...

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September 25th, 2023, 10:28 am
Door removal

Last post by Pura Vida « September 23rd, 2023, 9:28 am
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by Agriman » September 15th, 2023, 10:06 am

Anyone have any advice/ idea for the sliding door removal on a 350 Carver Mariner? I need to replace the insulation at the top in the track.

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September 23rd, 2023, 9:28 am
Where do you shop?

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by KyleR » August 4th, 2022, 5:32 am

Been up shopping for hours and every time I get ready to pull the trigger on a purchase, I do a quick google search to review the company. It seems...
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September 23rd, 2023, 8:20 am
Fireboy-Xintex Gas Fume Detector alarm

Last post by BiggerBoat « September 18th, 2023, 1:25 am
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by BiggerBoat » September 16th, 2023, 6:36 pm

The M-2A display is mounted in the salon of my 1988 4227. I noticed that the "Unit fault indicator" was amber color. Sensor #1 is off,...

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September 18th, 2023, 1:25 am
Aft Deck panel spacers

Last post by tonyiiiafl « September 17th, 2023, 11:03 am
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by tonyiiiafl » September 16th, 2023, 5:54 pm

1994 Carver 390. On aft upper deck we have polycarbonate panels around the sides. There are spacers between the panels and the railing held on by...

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September 17th, 2023, 11:03 am
Seastar steering

Last post by tonyiiiafl « September 15th, 2023, 7:30 am
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by tonyiiiafl » September 10th, 2023, 9:26 am

I was on a sea trial for a friend yesterday. 1998 Silverton 292. I took the helm and was amazed at how smooth ans easy teh steering was. i asked if...

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September 15th, 2023, 7:30 am
2003 Carver 360 Rudder

Last post by g36 « September 12th, 2023, 10:54 pm
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by Florida360Carver » September 12th, 2023, 5:34 pm

Hello All,
If it weren’t for bad luck I’d have no luck. After fixing shaft seal and replacing bad fuel injector, me and my mechanic took boat on...

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September 12th, 2023, 10:54 pm
Replacement Anchor Bail

Last post by theorifice « September 12th, 2023, 12:14 pm
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by theorifice » September 4th, 2023, 8:42 am

It seems our anchor bail is missing. I can see the remnants of one on the port side. It looks to be mounted directly to the bow deck.

I have not...

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September 12th, 2023, 12:14 pm
What Remote do I have?

Last post by theorifice « September 12th, 2023, 11:30 am

by theorifice » September 12th, 2023, 11:30 am

I have a remote that I want to inspect. I have a feeling that one of the shift cables will need replacement (or is loose). I'm looking for any...

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September 12th, 2023, 11:30 am
What does this do?

Last post by bobwhorn « September 11th, 2023, 11:47 am
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by bobwhorn » September 11th, 2023, 10:22 am

Located at the front of the starboard settee.

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September 11th, 2023, 11:47 am
12vdc fridge, will not run when shore power is diconnected

Last post by bobwhorn « September 10th, 2023, 1:09 pm
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by bobwhorn » September 7th, 2023, 4:14 pm

There is a DC breaker for the fridge but it has no effect on the fridge. Turn off shore power and it goes dead.
Thanks,
Bob
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September 10th, 2023, 1:09 pm
Bilge pumps, on-off-auto, Santego 3867

Last post by bobwhorn « September 10th, 2023, 1:07 pm
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by bobwhorn » September 7th, 2023, 4:11 pm

Bilge pumps run in the On position. Do not run in Auto. Suspected bad float switch so cut the wires to one and tied them together. Still no go.
Any...

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September 10th, 2023, 1:07 pm
Sliding door lock, Santego 3867

Last post by ColRon « September 9th, 2023, 7:40 pm
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by bobwhorn » September 7th, 2023, 4:08 pm

New boat, no key. Any sources?

Bob

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September 9th, 2023, 7:40 pm
Mercruiser parts supplier

Last post by Trock « September 8th, 2023, 6:35 pm
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by jsurfwhite » February 14th, 2021, 11:59 am

I am looking for best choices for Mercruiser part suppliers. I have 2 Mercruiser 7.4l gas inboards. Priorities are delivery, return policy, OEM part...

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September 8th, 2023, 6:35 pm
Waste Tank overflowed?

Last post by Viper « September 5th, 2023, 9:09 pm
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by theorifice » September 5th, 2023, 3:55 am

The valve for the crownhead (fresh water) got stuck slightly open sometime in the last week. During that time the fresh water tank emptied into the...

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
September 5th, 2023, 9:09 pm
QL stern thruster

Last post by fdsf23! « September 5th, 2023, 7:23 pm

by fdsf23! » September 5th, 2023, 7:23 pm

I have a 2007 46 MY with a QL stern thruster. The problem I am having is the stern thruster only runs for 3 or 4 seconds and shuts off. I checked all...

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September 5th, 2023, 7:23 pm

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