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Mariner 350 Exhaust leak

Last post by SanJuanDreamer « May 13th, 2017, 11:50 pm
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by SanJuanDreamer » February 27th, 2017, 4:21 pm
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I have 98 Mainer 350 and I found water is leaking in through the screws of the exhaust seal.
Where the exhaust matches to the hull, there are 5...
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May 13th, 2017, 11:50 pm
Fuel vent plugged. Carver 444

Last post by km1125 « May 13th, 2017, 12:23 pm
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by Tomion » May 13th, 2017, 11:13 am

I have a problem putting fuel in my left main tank. It gushes out after a few gallons added. I have tried applying air pressure to tank fill with...

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May 13th, 2017, 12:23 pm
repair and maintain trim tabs

Last post by tomschauer « May 3rd, 2017, 8:04 pm
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by EMIT REEB » May 2nd, 2017, 12:54 am
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my trim tabs on my 88 32' aft cabin carver i just purchased are not working and I would like to figure out how to get them working. what are...

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May 3rd, 2017, 8:04 pm
crank mounted raw water pumps

Last post by bud37 « May 3rd, 2017, 12:45 pm
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by bud37 » May 2nd, 2017, 3:01 pm
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Thought I would start a separate thread.......what are the pros and cons of this style pump?.....anyone retrofit these? There has to be better than...

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May 3rd, 2017, 12:45 pm
Getting glue from shrink tape of window and boat

Last post by feeez « May 2nd, 2017, 11:01 pm
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by Paradise II » April 29th, 2017, 7:20 am
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I have a 85 Mariner 36 and I have had it in the lot for 7 weeks getting the bottom painted. Because of some leaking around the windows we used some...

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May 2nd, 2017, 11:01 pm
Rudder Stuffing Box - 350 Mariner

Last post by TonyC « May 1st, 2017, 9:35 pm
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by TonyC » January 28th, 2017, 10:23 pm
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The port rudder stuffing box started to leak this summer. I did tighten but only reduced but did not stop the leaking. Now in storage for the...
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May 1st, 2017, 9:35 pm
Dual Helm Steering for 1978 Santa cruz

Last post by km1125 « April 25th, 2017, 12:27 pm
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by OSEUSA » April 25th, 2017, 12:15 pm

My wife and I have rescued a 1978 Carver Santa Cruz. Engine and drivetrain run well. Used it last year for a couple of months. We are now in the...

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April 25th, 2017, 12:27 pm
Bridge Hatch

Last post by Viper « April 23rd, 2017, 10:16 pm
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by mjmason1 » April 23rd, 2017, 4:06 pm

Does anyone have any idea where I can find a bridge hatch for a 45 voyager?

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April 23rd, 2017, 10:16 pm
Marine Faucets

Last post by SplashyLady « April 22nd, 2017, 11:03 am
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by Iceagetech » April 21st, 2017, 11:48 am

I have a 1987 2827 Voyager and I need to replace the head and front birth faucets. Wondering if there is a special marine faucet that should be used...

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April 22nd, 2017, 11:03 am
1984 3207 Ignition Conversion

Last post by Wzdr02 « April 18th, 2017, 3:14 pm
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by paboater76 » March 3rd, 2017, 9:44 am
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Hello all,

I have searched and search and read and read. Hall affect, HEI, photo eye etc. some I understand, some I dont. Most of the posts I have...
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April 18th, 2017, 3:14 pm
help on some issues

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by funboxfilms » April 11th, 2017, 3:01 pm
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hows everyone ? I'm looking for some knowledge and some advice, an opportunity good or bad has popped up for me my uncles boat was changed into...
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April 12th, 2017, 11:22 pm
1987 Carver 3257 Montego paint color

Last post by Viper « April 11th, 2017, 6:47 am
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by Pilotdennis » April 10th, 2017, 1:53 pm
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Hello Folks
I am Dennis and I was wondering if anyone knows the color white used on the hull of the 1987 Carver 3257 Montego. I am refurbishing Her...

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April 11th, 2017, 6:47 am
Refrigerator replacement

Last post by RGrew176 « April 7th, 2017, 11:19 pm
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by Tennessee River Rat » March 14th, 2017, 9:22 am
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We have not been able to find anyone to fix our refrigerator and Marvel has said they have been discontinued. Has anyone found a replacement for the...
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April 7th, 2017, 11:19 pm
Buffing Pads for wax

Last post by bud37 « April 3rd, 2017, 8:25 pm
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by feeez » March 24th, 2017, 11:54 pm
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I have a Makita 9237 7" polisher that I used for compounding the boat... works great.

I want to use the same tool to buff after I wax. What...

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Last post by bud37 View the latest post
April 3rd, 2017, 8:25 pm
Princess 3 burner Propane stove/oven

Last post by AaHubb « March 28th, 2017, 6:43 pm
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by Flinty » March 27th, 2017, 1:41 pm

Was doing a systems check on the new boat and could not get stove/oven to work. AC stove breaker "on". LPG tank valve "open (pressure...

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March 28th, 2017, 6:43 pm
Hail damage to Bimini

Last post by Viper « March 22nd, 2017, 9:26 pm
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by megbert » March 22nd, 2017, 9:02 pm

In a bit of a strong squall last summer, Bimini on our Voyager 320 sustained probably 50-75 spots on the top where a large hail impacted the top. The...

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March 22nd, 2017, 9:26 pm
Prop scan scheduled for Carver 405

Last post by bud37 « March 22nd, 2017, 5:44 pm
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by dsolo » March 11th, 2017, 11:26 pm
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Based on new owner maintenance recommendations from the forum, I plan on taking props to Holland Propellers, Holland Michigan, for a free scan. A...
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Last post by bud37 View the latest post
March 22nd, 2017, 5:44 pm
Trim Tab Brace

Last post by DanM « March 22nd, 2017, 11:27 am
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by taildrgr » March 16th, 2017, 4:11 pm
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I just bought a 2005 Carver 396 Motor Yacht. When we pulled it out for the survey, I found both trim tabs to have a metal brace on them as shown in...
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March 22nd, 2017, 11:27 am
BRIDGE PANELS

Last post by bracken5 « March 20th, 2017, 1:47 pm

by bracken5 » March 20th, 2017, 1:47 pm

I have a 1995 Santego 380. I am looking to replace the 5 plastic panels that slide in and cover the walk-thru from the bridge down to the bow. I...

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March 20th, 2017, 1:47 pm
V berth hatch replacement

Last post by Ramsport47 « March 16th, 2017, 5:47 am
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by EMIT REEB » March 15th, 2017, 8:37 pm
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I just purchased 1988 32' carver aft cabin and the hatch over the v berth is leaking and has been calked a few times . I want to replace . Where is...

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March 16th, 2017, 5:47 am
Seat cushions 1996 325AFT

Last post by mjk1040 « March 11th, 2017, 6:38 am
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by jrbelche » March 9th, 2017, 1:51 pm

Where di I find the filler Cushions and jackets?
I have Carver Part #'s
J0000780
J0000781
J0000782
J0000783
These are missing and I would like to...

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March 11th, 2017, 6:38 am
Window Replacement - 300 aft cabin

Last post by waybomb « March 5th, 2017, 7:58 am
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by Acornelk » March 4th, 2017, 1:50 pm
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New member. Trying to find where I can find replacement aft-cabin side windows for 1993 300 aft cabin. Water is entering into cabin through window...

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Last post by waybomb View the latest post
March 5th, 2017, 7:58 am
removing window screens

Last post by km1125 « March 1st, 2017, 1:58 pm
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by bigbee » February 9th, 2017, 2:52 pm

any one know how to remove screens from carver 32 aft cabin ? 1985

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March 1st, 2017, 1:58 pm
Ci C-Charger

Last post by Viper « February 24th, 2017, 5:24 pm
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by Hunt_trex » February 24th, 2017, 11:03 am
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Fellow Owners,

Vader has a Charles 5000 battery charger, but I have some concerns with it. I've read the manuals and have been on the FAQs, but I...

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
February 24th, 2017, 5:24 pm
Water leak in aft cabin

Last post by The Dash « February 24th, 2017, 12:58 pm
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by Stacie » October 25th, 2016, 12:19 am
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I have a water leak in the aft cabin of my 1996 300ac. Both beds are soaked, there are no water stains on the walls or ceiling. Anyone had this...
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February 24th, 2017, 12:58 pm

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