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port light lens

Last post by Viper « May 13th, 2019, 10:10 pm
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by RWS » May 13th, 2019, 1:46 pm

Where can one find port light lens for an 1987 3607? I think Bomar is the maker , we only need new lens. Could also use some new knobs.. Thanks for...

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May 13th, 2019, 10:10 pm
Vitrifrigo DP 2600 refrigerator

Last post by g36 « May 10th, 2019, 10:49 am
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by Jsmith1572 » May 9th, 2019, 2:53 pm

Hi everyone! New to the group. I just purchased a 84 carver 3607 aft cabin vessel and the freezer section of the fridge works great! However, the...

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May 10th, 2019, 10:49 am
Generator and Bridge Oulets

Last post by DanM « May 8th, 2019, 9:40 pm
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by spsu00 » May 7th, 2019, 11:03 am

The Captain and I are in the process of getting our new to us Carver 410 from Savannah to Apalachicola FL. It has been an incredible trip with the...

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May 8th, 2019, 9:40 pm
1993 Carver Voyager 350

Last post by Cooler « May 8th, 2019, 6:26 pm
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by LEShaw1956 » May 3rd, 2019, 2:41 pm

Hi,
I plan to replace the cabin and stateroom carpet and wondered if there are recommendations of material to use? We have been thinking about...

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May 8th, 2019, 6:26 pm
2000 396AC - galley sink

Last post by Cooler « May 8th, 2019, 6:14 pm
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by tgebler » May 6th, 2019, 1:40 pm

Anyone with suggestions where to get a replacement galley sink. The admiral hates the look of the existing sink.

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May 8th, 2019, 6:14 pm
Water under engines trapped by stringers Carver 530

Last post by Viper « May 6th, 2019, 8:42 pm
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by rajsavara » May 6th, 2019, 11:32 am

Hi
I own a 98 Carver 530, and this winter noticed water trapped under the engines up against the stringer. The bilge only drains the center of the...

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May 6th, 2019, 8:42 pm
Windlass Options - Lewmar good/bad?

Last post by 390Express « May 6th, 2019, 2:49 pm
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by 390Express » May 5th, 2019, 4:15 pm

My old windlass was an old model Maxwell RC8, but it's becoming apparent that no matter which windlass I pickup, I'm going to have to fill and...

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May 6th, 2019, 2:49 pm
Windlass Removal and Replacement Options

Last post by 390Express « May 4th, 2019, 11:33 pm
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by 390Express » April 14th, 2019, 4:40 pm

I have an outdated Maxwell RC windlass. Motor went bad, rebuilding it isn’t an option, can’t seem to find a suitable replacement motor, so it looks...

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May 4th, 2019, 11:33 pm
Carver 455 - refrigerator replacement

Last post by km1125 « May 4th, 2019, 3:53 pm
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by loupesj » September 26th, 2015, 8:52 pm

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I have a 1996 Carver 455 and need to replace the refrigerator; can anyone tell me if it can be taken out through the door or how best to get the...

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May 4th, 2019, 3:53 pm
Dripping blister on keel

Last post by RWS « May 2nd, 2019, 2:08 pm
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by RWS » May 1st, 2019, 10:39 pm

When we had the boat surveyed the surveyor said the boat needed a bottom paint job and it had a previous blister repair that was not completely...

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May 2nd, 2019, 2:08 pm
Auxiliary Fuel Tank

Last post by mjk1040 « May 1st, 2019, 12:53 pm
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by Wsullivan71 » May 1st, 2019, 10:35 am

I just purchased a 2001 Carver 404 CPMY with gas engines and after the boat sat for 2 weeks, we noticed a strong smell of gasoline in the aft...

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May 1st, 2019, 12:53 pm
Aftermarket Parts

Last post by Cooler « May 1st, 2019, 12:04 pm
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This topic has a poll. by Midnightsun » April 30th, 2019, 5:07 am

EDIT: I screwed up on the poll title. Should have been .Do you use aftermarket parts. :blush: Maybe Adim can edit it?

Just curious regarding...

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May 1st, 2019, 12:04 pm
Fresh water tank discharge vent

Last post by samcrouse « April 30th, 2019, 4:03 pm
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by samcrouse » April 24th, 2019, 9:27 pm

I have a '99 Carver 504 CPMY and a question about the fresh water filling and knowing when the tanks are full.

Here is an excerpt from the manual...

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April 30th, 2019, 4:03 pm
removing cabinet above sink - 1977 Mariner 33ft

Last post by Cooler « April 29th, 2019, 11:39 am
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by WildfireJewel » April 27th, 2019, 9:38 pm

I'm new here and did a search but can't seem to find an answer. We have a 33ft 1977 Mariner we are slowly refurbishing (leaky windows of course). Is...

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April 29th, 2019, 11:39 am
AC discharge thrull hull intererior acees

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by tgmkwill » April 21st, 2019, 8:14 am

97 355 aft , starboard side discharge AC thrull is cracked a little on outside. (White plastic) , want to replace before it becomes an issue. How or...
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April 28th, 2019, 6:43 am
Need 2006 Voyager cherry trim molding

Last post by Viking-boater « April 27th, 2019, 5:03 pm

by Viking-boater » April 27th, 2019, 5:03 pm

I have a 2006 Voyager 46 GS ( no lower pilot house ) and need to find the cherry wood trim / molding used in the boat. I am completing a remodel of...

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April 27th, 2019, 5:03 pm
Volvo QS BP1200 bow thruster replacement

Last post by Viper « April 26th, 2019, 7:48 pm
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by ilbacio » April 16th, 2019, 10:42 pm

I need a bit of help.
My Volvo QS BP1200 Bow Thruster is dead and Volvo no longer makes this thruster nor can I find a source of parts to repair it....

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April 26th, 2019, 7:48 pm
Raw water intake clamshell

Last post by mjk1040 « April 26th, 2019, 6:34 am
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by tgebler » April 25th, 2019, 1:26 pm

I have a 2000 396 Aft Cabin with the clam shells on the bottom which are bent inward. We believe this occurred during a prior owner. We had no...

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April 26th, 2019, 6:34 am
Clean up

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by pepmyster » April 16th, 2019, 6:04 am

Hey guys!!! Heading to the boat this week-end to wake her up. Need to clean and buff the boat complete. I bought yesturday 3m Super compound, 3m...
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April 25th, 2019, 8:41 pm
Rebeding bow rails

Last post by RGrew176 « April 25th, 2019, 3:28 am
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by 1992330aftcabin » February 4th, 2019, 6:48 pm

I would like to rebed the bow rails on my 1992 330 aft cabin, what type of hardware is used to secure bow rail to deck? Is it screwed with a nut or...
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April 25th, 2019, 3:28 am
4207 Fuel Tank Replacement

Last post by Lee_B « April 23rd, 2019, 9:42 pm
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by Lee_B » April 20th, 2019, 10:54 am

Looking for some advice.... Just purchased a 1989 Carver 4207 with 3208 Cats. It has a bad fuel tank on the port side and my plan is to replace the...

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April 23rd, 2019, 9:42 pm
Stripped deck screws

Last post by RWS « April 21st, 2019, 9:10 pm
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by RWS » April 19th, 2019, 11:15 pm

1st time owner and bought an older boat.Yes I get the irony in that.Wanted to reseal the deck rail plate screws but some of them are stripped as well...
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April 21st, 2019, 9:10 pm
Best cleaner for cabin water damage (pic included)

Last post by 1992330aftcabin « April 21st, 2019, 11:06 am
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by 390Express » August 16th, 2018, 6:18 pm

My boat had an issue with leaking at the bow rail that has since been repaired, but it left an ugly front panel near the bed. The panel continues...

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April 21st, 2019, 11:06 am
Was: Deck Core Thickness? NOW: Deck Replacement

Last post by 1992330aftcabin « April 21st, 2019, 9:09 am
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by BenTen » March 6th, 2019, 3:39 pm

I've tried searching but couldn't come up with an answer: What is the Balsa Core thickness that was used on the decks of an 80's Carver Mariner...
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April 21st, 2019, 9:09 am
Voyager pilothouse door repair

Last post by Viper « April 19th, 2019, 5:07 pm
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by golgi » April 16th, 2019, 7:06 pm

Does anyone happen to know how to remove the access panel on the interior side of the sliding pilothouse door on the 530/560/570 Voyager? My handle...

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April 19th, 2019, 5:07 pm

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