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Carver 396, broken window replacement

Last post by km1125 « September 23rd, 2017, 9:53 pm
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by allanswett » September 22nd, 2017, 3:50 pm

Sadly, Irma drove a sailboat along the outer docks at my marina, colliding with several vessels. One of my "custom" windows was broken. I'm...

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September 23rd, 2017, 9:53 pm
87 3297 runs slow is this normal?

Last post by g36 « September 21st, 2017, 7:23 am
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by snavaroli » August 25th, 2017, 1:14 pm

My 3297 Mariner at 3,000 RPM only does 8-10 knots max. I can get up to 12 knots at 3500 rpm. I have seen other forums of people doing up to 17 knots...
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September 21st, 2017, 7:23 am
topside paint and cracked non skid

Last post by ataylor233 « September 20th, 2017, 10:40 am
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by ataylor233 » September 19th, 2017, 3:53 pm

soooo i'm a bit confused as to what i should do i have a 86 Carver 3207.My aft desks non skid is full of cracks and a chip my forward deck and paint...

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September 20th, 2017, 10:40 am
Bildge Blowers/Ventilation

Last post by Viper « September 17th, 2017, 9:25 am
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by LDT24/7 » September 16th, 2017, 8:52 pm

I have a 84 Carver 3607 with 454 Crusaders that I bought 3 months ago. I've notice a stronger than normal gas/exhaust smell lately after being away...

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September 17th, 2017, 9:25 am
Replacement Enclosures - Anyone have a Source?

Last post by tomschauer « September 14th, 2017, 12:00 am
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by bartlettsails » August 16th, 2017, 12:43 pm

:help: :help: :help: Hi - Does anyone know who has the pattern for replacement enclosures? After calling Carver, they only keep them for 10 years?...

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September 14th, 2017, 12:00 am
Carver 355 thru-hull replacement

Last post by jcoll « September 12th, 2017, 8:08 pm
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by jcoll » January 10th, 2017, 12:05 pm

I'm wondering if anyone has tackled the replacement of thru hull fittings on the starboard side, aft of a 355 Aftcabin MY and if so how did you...
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September 12th, 2017, 8:08 pm
Sealant

Last post by Viper « September 11th, 2017, 7:10 am
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by feeez » September 6th, 2017, 11:02 am

When we took delivery of our boat it had a rather elaborate canvas set up that encompassed the cockpit. The canvas was long past its life span so we...

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September 11th, 2017, 7:10 am
boat cover

Last post by feeez « September 8th, 2017, 11:03 am
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by Topcop12 » September 7th, 2017, 12:55 pm

so next year i am replacing the canvas on my 85 Riviera (28'). is there a place online that i can order just a winter boat cover from that would be...

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September 8th, 2017, 11:03 am
historical trivia - location of second gas tank 1982 3396 mariner

Last post by csdoty « September 5th, 2017, 1:09 am
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by denders » August 7th, 2017, 8:48 pm

Hi all - My wife and I have a 1982 Carver Mariner and at some point the optional starboard auxiliary gas tank was removed. We have all the switches...

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September 5th, 2017, 1:09 am
Leaking glass doors 2006 46MY

Last post by bud37 « September 4th, 2017, 9:06 pm
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by Makin Waves » September 4th, 2017, 5:17 pm

I can't stop water from entering the aft deck through the bottom of the glass doors one port, one starboard leading to the side walkways
I have...

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September 4th, 2017, 9:06 pm
Location of reversing solenoid

Last post by hlhall « August 28th, 2017, 6:15 am
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by hlhall » August 14th, 2017, 3:01 pm

Hi all, 1998 Carver 445 AC with a Maxwell Freedom 800 winch that is starting to misbehave. One of the manual's troubleshooting tips is to test the...

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August 28th, 2017, 6:15 am
Carver 404

Last post by Viper « August 27th, 2017, 8:59 pm
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by RReardon » August 26th, 2017, 9:46 pm

Hi Fellow Carver Boaters

I have a 2000 carver 404 with twin merc engines. Question:

1). Where do I check the transmission fluid. Where is the...

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August 27th, 2017, 8:59 pm
fuel fill cap orings

Last post by Midnightsun « August 24th, 2017, 5:54 am
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by jcoll » August 22nd, 2017, 7:33 pm

Does anyone have a source for replacement fuel cap O-rings? All I can find is the complete cap. I'd like to replace them as a maintenance item.

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August 24th, 2017, 5:54 am
Fuel Fill Hose Cracking

Last post by Viper « August 23rd, 2017, 7:17 am
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by kdaniel3 » August 21st, 2017, 8:10 pm

Had my gasoline fill hoses replaced last week due to some noted cracking where they attach to the top of the fuel tanks. Once they got the hoses out,...

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August 23rd, 2017, 7:17 am
3207 mercruiser - overheating???

Last post by bobeast « August 22nd, 2017, 9:10 pm
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by js_325i » August 22nd, 2017, 9:35 am

Hello,
I'm new to this forum and have run into an issue with my boat..

2 weeks ago I was out running on plane and noticed that my temp gauge read...

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August 22nd, 2017, 9:10 pm
No Water Coming Into the Head

Last post by MeredithRaymond « August 22nd, 2017, 12:25 am
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by MeredithRaymond » August 11th, 2017, 8:52 pm

Hello! My husband and I bought our first boat! Its a 1998 Carver 355 Aft Cabin. During sea trial, the surveyor noted that " there was no water...
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August 22nd, 2017, 12:25 am
1989 3297 Mariner Strut

Last post by MH243 « August 21st, 2017, 4:36 pm
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by MH243 » August 20th, 2017, 9:05 pm

Need some assistance locating a starboard strut. #51301 stamped on the strut.

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August 21st, 2017, 4:36 pm
Bimini tops

Last post by mrscrowe « August 21st, 2017, 7:16 am
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by oldguy » April 17th, 2017, 9:58 am

I am currently in the process of buying a 1990 3207 and was wondering where in MN is the best and cheapest place to buy a rear deck Bimini both rails...

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August 21st, 2017, 7:16 am
refinishing interior salon wall

Last post by Viper « August 20th, 2017, 9:26 pm
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by Grafunkus » August 20th, 2017, 3:54 pm

So, Hubby and I plan to, over the next year or so, replace the ugly green carpet that the previous own put in on the floor and one of the walls in...

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August 20th, 2017, 9:26 pm
Caver 3207 head issue

Last post by km1125 « August 19th, 2017, 8:55 am
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by ataylor233 » August 17th, 2017, 11:49 pm

Forward and Rear Head issue on my 86 carver 3207. the forward head worked as it should however today when flushing the plastic piece on the pump...

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August 19th, 2017, 8:55 am
What are they called?

Last post by Scienceguy « August 16th, 2017, 7:58 am
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by Wayne162 » April 15th, 2017, 7:28 pm

I have attached photos of the bushings or washer that hold the side panels of the sundeck to the rails. Can't find them anywhere on the internet...
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August 16th, 2017, 7:58 am
Carver 346 or 366

Last post by Ramsport47 « August 15th, 2017, 6:14 am
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by jostephens » August 12th, 2017, 2:51 pm

Does anyone know the beam width at or close to the waterline for a 346 or 366, trying to figure out if I can fit into a 13' wide slip. thanks.

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August 15th, 2017, 6:14 am
WHAT DID I DO????

Last post by tonyiiiafl « August 11th, 2017, 5:46 am
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by tonyiiiafl » July 28th, 2017, 9:17 pm

Just got HOLODECK back from the shop after hitting a rock and damaging a prop. Anyway, I am tired, been going for 36 hours now. Anyway, I placed her...

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August 11th, 2017, 5:46 am
Exhaust flaps

Last post by mjk1040 « August 9th, 2017, 7:10 am
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by Kootenaykruzer » August 8th, 2017, 11:15 pm

Looks like I've lost both rubber flaps that cover exhaust ports. Can these be replaced while in the water? (3 screws above water line) And where do...

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August 9th, 2017, 7:10 am
Osmotic Blisters

Last post by Thisisit « August 4th, 2017, 10:30 pm
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by Brewbeck » June 27th, 2017, 7:16 am

Fellow Members:

Good Morning!

The Endeavor gets lifted for hull and running gear inspections on Friday. I spoke to the marina mechanics yesterday...
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August 4th, 2017, 10:30 pm

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