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Carver 355 sliding door - difficult to slide

Last post by uchu « September 22nd, 2021, 6:53 pm
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by Boathooked » June 30th, 2014, 9:34 am

Has anyone found a way/lubricant that makes opening/closing the sliding door on a 355 any easier. While I appreciate its heft, my 1st mate and my...
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September 22nd, 2021, 6:53 pm
1995 Carver 330 Mariner Transom Door Hinges

Last post by Raggedy Hobo « September 22nd, 2021, 2:02 pm
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by stevwood » May 27th, 2021, 9:49 am

I have exhaustively searched for replacement aft transom door hinges (2) without success. They appear to be double offset "L" hinges with 3...

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September 22nd, 2021, 2:02 pm
engine seacocks stuck

Last post by Preferred « September 22nd, 2021, 11:18 am
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by Preferred » September 18th, 2021, 7:21 pm

my engine seacocks wont open or close, I have cat engines. It very difficult to access the handle, its a very tight access.
I am thinking of a pvc...

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September 22nd, 2021, 11:18 am
Aft screen door removal - 530 voyager

Last post by tjh408 « September 22nd, 2021, 9:19 am
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by cottagegirl » July 18th, 2019, 2:33 pm

Hello!
We need to replace the screen in our aft sliding screen door, but can't figure out how to remove the door. It's not spring loaded. There are...

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September 22nd, 2021, 9:19 am
Salon door

Last post by tjh408 « September 22nd, 2021, 9:03 am
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by rhelfman » April 14th, 2021, 8:14 pm

Has anyone removed and cleaned out the track for the salon sliding door. I have a 2004 466

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September 22nd, 2021, 9:03 am
Corrosion Bonding Wires

Last post by Viper « September 21st, 2021, 9:27 pm
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by SeattleMatt » September 21st, 2021, 6:09 pm

I have a bit more corrosion on my starboard side than my port side, inspection I found a few bonding wires that didn't seem to have homes. does...

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September 21st, 2021, 9:27 pm
Replacing Air Conditioning Water Pump

Last post by RGrew176 « September 19th, 2021, 2:32 am
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by FreedomWorks » September 16th, 2021, 2:24 pm

Hi All,

Brand new to the forum and a new (1 year) boat owner.

I’m trying to replace the air conditioning water pump on my 2003 Carver 366. I...
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September 19th, 2021, 2:32 am
Two 41 CMY Questions

Last post by RGrew176 « September 14th, 2021, 2:09 am
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by SterlyD » September 13th, 2021, 12:27 pm

Hello,

Hoping that someone can help me with the following:

1. My left handle on the stairs coming up from the cockpit is loose. I can't see where...

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September 14th, 2021, 2:09 am
Gel Coat color?

Last post by Carpe Diem « September 12th, 2021, 11:09 am
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by Carpe Diem » September 10th, 2021, 5:47 pm

Does anyone happen to know what the gel coat color name is for the 2000 vintage 506s. Did carver use a generic white or some specific color that...

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September 12th, 2021, 11:09 am
Replace gas sending unit on 4207

Last post by Viper « September 11th, 2021, 3:54 pm
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by bpatton1003 » September 9th, 2021, 6:17 pm

Both sending units went out within 2 months of each other. I've been able to replace the starboard side (after finding the 'secret' hatch) but I'm...

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September 11th, 2021, 3:54 pm
Bow Thruster Started up on its own!

Last post by ems05#05 « September 11th, 2021, 9:30 am
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by Cricket » October 2nd, 2020, 9:09 pm

Hi Folks,

I have a 2003 530 Voyager. I live on the boat on and off. A couple weeks ago I was awoken in the middle of the night to the bow thruster...

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September 11th, 2021, 9:30 am
Window weather stripping (Cat Whisker) replacement

Last post by tonyiiiafl « September 9th, 2021, 2:59 am
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by tonyiiiafl » September 6th, 2021, 8:21 pm

I contacted Taylor Made and no longer stocking the weather stripping for my 94 390CPMY. They sent me samples that I could try and match up. However,...

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September 9th, 2021, 2:59 am
1998 Carver 405 exhaust

Last post by lshuback « September 8th, 2021, 7:43 am
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by lshuback » September 7th, 2021, 8:55 pm

I’m in need of a fiberglass exhaust T. 2 ends are 4” , 1 is 6”. I’ve searched the Internet and have been unable to locate a replacement part.

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September 8th, 2021, 7:43 am
Refrigerator

Last post by Rob Turner « September 7th, 2021, 9:45 pm
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by PAULDOC » May 26th, 2021, 7:51 pm

Hi All anyone know how to remove the fridge on my 1983 2807? TIA

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September 7th, 2021, 9:45 pm
466 midship cleat loose

Last post by bud37 « September 7th, 2021, 4:31 pm
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by Tbw5959 » September 7th, 2021, 1:33 pm

Survey last week on a prospective 2004 466. Discovered aft midships cleats on both sides a little 'loose' - i.e., when the surveyor rapped them with...

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September 7th, 2021, 4:31 pm
Carver 366 Bow thruster OIL

Last post by Viper « September 4th, 2021, 12:57 pm
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by claudex » March 5th, 2014, 2:36 am

Has anyone used a generic oil to top up a QL (Volvo) bp800. My manual calls for a Volvo p/n 41100129 oil which is not readily available where I...
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September 4th, 2021, 12:57 pm
Volvo QS BP1200 bow thruster replacement

Last post by dtlag « September 1st, 2021, 9:45 am
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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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September 1st, 2021, 9:45 am
Bow and Stern thruster for 396 MY

Last post by tgebler « August 27th, 2021, 4:26 am
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by CarBru » August 26th, 2021, 3:00 pm

Good Afternoon Carver Family,

I am looking to add a Bow and Stern Thruster on my 396 MY. It is a 2003.

Does anyone recommend where to add the...

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August 27th, 2021, 4:26 am
CARVER 42 SS 2007

Last post by Midnightsun « August 26th, 2021, 6:34 am
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by nordmannermarine » August 11th, 2021, 1:11 pm

I have a Carver 42 SS 2007 that needs a new side window. Does anyone know what colour tint the replacement glass should be to match the original?

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August 26th, 2021, 6:34 am
Shift and Throttle Cables Replacement Cost

Last post by Viper « August 25th, 2021, 6:54 am
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by uchu » November 25th, 2020, 3:53 pm

Our Carver suffers from a rather stiff controls at the helm. The recommendation from the Marina's mechanic is replacement. They are quoting roughly...
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August 25th, 2021, 6:54 am
Carver 3867 Portlight

Last post by lsmith146 « August 21st, 2021, 1:09 pm
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by lsmith146 » August 16th, 2021, 9:27 pm

Hello,
Looking to replace the portlights on our Carver and it was suggested that I post a picture. Talked with Bomar and they said I need to know the...

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August 21st, 2021, 1:09 pm
Fresh Water Level Gauge

Last post by km1125 « August 20th, 2021, 1:12 pm
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by SeattleMatt » August 18th, 2021, 1:42 am

Well, I tried to fix my fresh water level sensor today and was entirely unsuccessful. It never reads full empty when empty to I attempted to adjust...

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August 20th, 2021, 1:12 pm
Replacement LED Recessed Lights

Last post by Midnightsun « August 20th, 2021, 6:42 am
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by SeattleMatt » August 9th, 2021, 11:15 pm

I want to throw out a warning about ordering replacement LED recessed lights concerning the hole cutout diameter. The carvers seem to be quite...

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August 20th, 2021, 6:42 am
94 Santego 310 aft deck engine covers

Last post by JustPeachy310 « August 16th, 2021, 10:48 pm

by JustPeachy310 » August 16th, 2021, 10:48 pm

Hello, looking for advice on repairing or replacing the delaminated engine area covers? Is there knowledge of anyone who performs these repairs or...

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August 16th, 2021, 10:48 pm
Hynautic 50 upper helm feels off - crunchy for lack of a better term

Last post by Cooler « August 13th, 2021, 8:55 am
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by denders » August 11th, 2021, 8:15 pm

Hi all - We have a Hynautic 50 helm on our 1985 3607. The upper helm was feeling off , the movement wasn't smooth more of a crunch every couple of...

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August 13th, 2021, 8:55 am

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