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engine compartment vent

Last post by km1125 « August 8th, 2023, 9:10 am
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by Crowbar » August 7th, 2023, 3:10 pm

looking for a source for the side hull vent w/ 7 ports. approx. 17 1/4 " long x 2 7/16" wide. white ABS. for a 1987 28ft. voyager

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August 8th, 2023, 9:10 am
Carver 396 Throttle Cable Length

Last post by jfwatson3 « August 7th, 2023, 3:30 pm

by jfwatson3 » August 7th, 2023, 3:30 pm

I have a 2000 Carver 396 / Cummins 5.9L that will need throttle cables replaced. I can’t find any markings at helm end or engine end that indicate...

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August 7th, 2023, 3:30 pm
Help with throttles

Last post by jfwatson3 « August 7th, 2023, 3:23 pm
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by KyleR » July 20th, 2022, 4:41 am

The boat we are purchasing (2002 396) has twin Cummins 6BTA 5.9's but the throttle controls are Volvo Penta. I'm not sure if this was a factory...

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August 7th, 2023, 3:23 pm
Spring loaded pin for boarding gate - 396 Aft Cabin

Last post by tgebler « August 6th, 2023, 10:10 am

by tgebler » August 6th, 2023, 10:10 am

I have lost the pin which locks the boarding gate from the cockpit to the swim platform. Any idea where I can find a replacement?

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August 6th, 2023, 10:10 am
Heat shield

Last post by Ctmangrum « August 6th, 2023, 9:49 am
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by Ctmangrum » August 5th, 2023, 11:10 pm

Anyone have a recommondation for a heat shield wrap? USCG approved of course.

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August 6th, 2023, 9:49 am
Gas Cap - Carver 360 Mariner

Last post by toona63 « August 5th, 2023, 12:20 pm
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by toona63 » August 4th, 2023, 6:10 pm

I am looking for a replacement gas cap for a 2005 Carver 360 Mariner.

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August 5th, 2023, 12:20 pm
Co2 Detectors?

Last post by km1125 « August 5th, 2023, 8:35 am
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by Hold'n On II » July 25th, 2023, 11:59 pm

We have a '96 370 Voyager with hard wired Co2 detectors, which I replaced last year with Fireboy-Xinex CMD6 units. My question is; Are hard wired Co2...

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August 5th, 2023, 8:35 am
1993 carver 350 aft cabin prop shaft

Last post by ataylor233 « August 2nd, 2023, 9:24 pm

by ataylor233 » August 2nd, 2023, 9:24 pm

Does Anyone know how long the Shafts are?

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August 2nd, 2023, 9:24 pm
Light Cover

Last post by Midnightsun « August 2nd, 2023, 6:28 am
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by kahopper » August 1st, 2023, 2:59 pm

Any recommendations for a replacement light cover?

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August 2nd, 2023, 6:28 am
bad smell

Last post by Superg « August 1st, 2023, 11:13 am
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by Superg » July 21st, 2023, 7:08 pm

I have a mid 80s 3207. There is a funky smell coming from the forward head in the cabinet. there is a gap between the back of the cabinet and the...

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August 1st, 2023, 11:13 am
Props & Shaft

Last post by Viper « July 31st, 2023, 12:21 pm
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by FLKell » March 24th, 2022, 2:34 pm

I have a new set of props and a shaft for a Carver C52. We bought them for a trip and ended up not using them. I’m trying to figure out how to price...

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July 31st, 2023, 12:21 pm
2000 396MY icemaker removal

Last post by paulr « July 30th, 2023, 6:02 pm
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by bsc8000 » June 28th, 2022, 9:57 pm

Icemaker stopped making Ice it is a Raritan and working with tech support I now need to remove icemaker from cabinet to continue service diagnostics....
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July 30th, 2023, 6:02 pm
1989 3867 soft deck on fly bridge

Last post by bobwhorn « July 30th, 2023, 11:19 am
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by bobwhorn » July 19th, 2023, 10:27 am

Looking at subject boat. I the soft deck a common problem? What is the core material?
Thanks,
Bob

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July 30th, 2023, 11:19 am
Recommended: door catch

Last post by g36 « July 29th, 2023, 6:57 pm
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by Superg » July 29th, 2023, 2:32 pm

I was trying to figure out an inexpensive, elegant and functional solution to keeping my cabin doors open. The magnetic catches that came with the...

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July 29th, 2023, 6:57 pm
Solution for leaky hatch cover and cabin door

Last post by Superg « July 29th, 2023, 3:51 pm

by Superg » July 29th, 2023, 3:51 pm

I had a leaky hatch cover and cabin door when i got my boat. Also a lot of spiders getting in. So I've solved it with the following:
1. Door sweep on...

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July 29th, 2023, 3:51 pm
Raw Water Flush while in the water

Last post by km1125 « July 29th, 2023, 10:06 am
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by Cowboys3310 » July 27th, 2023, 8:48 pm

Hey all-

I have a 1995 carver Santego 310, with 2 4.3l Volvo penta GS engines.

My port motor is getting warm when I throttle up, just replaced the...

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July 29th, 2023, 10:06 am
1991 Californian 52 Slow Drains

Last post by buster53 « July 28th, 2023, 4:06 pm
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by Bsherryg » July 25th, 2023, 3:02 pm

Both the forward shower and the aft tub drain very slowly despite all our efforts to remove hair and gunk. Carver manual says not to use caustic...

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July 28th, 2023, 4:06 pm
96 mariner 330 throttle cable

Last post by CaptainChuck « July 27th, 2023, 8:08 pm
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by CaptainChuck » July 24th, 2023, 10:40 am

Anyone know where I can get new ones?

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July 27th, 2023, 8:08 pm
Vacuflush circuit breaker problem

Last post by Viper « July 27th, 2023, 6:37 am
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by pwillis@mail.com » July 24th, 2023, 9:10 pm

I have a 1999 Carver 406. The vacuflush keeps tripping the circuit breaker when I turn it on. I get about three rotations on the bellows and then it...
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July 27th, 2023, 6:37 am
Stern Thruster Repiars

Last post by Endymion « July 26th, 2023, 1:14 pm
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by Endymion » July 24th, 2023, 2:14 pm

I own a 2006 V56 and am trying to repair my stern thruster. The thruster quit suddenly last summer in the Spring I had it inspected by a marina and...

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July 26th, 2023, 1:14 pm
changing washdown pump from freshwater to a lake one

Last post by Midnightsun « July 25th, 2023, 5:27 pm
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by Rideau2021 » July 24th, 2023, 3:34 pm

Has anyone changed their freshwater wash down pump to a lake water one and what is involved?

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July 25th, 2023, 5:27 pm
1986 Carver 3207 with twin Crusader 270's Manifolds and Risers

Last post by bud37 « July 25th, 2023, 12:22 pm
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by bed » July 24th, 2023, 2:53 pm

I just bought my first boat, a 1986 Carver 3207 with twin Crusader 270's. My buddy said I should replace the manifolds and risers. Where can I find...

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July 25th, 2023, 12:22 pm
Voyager 370

Last post by Ram « July 24th, 2023, 10:25 pm
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by Ram » July 10th, 2023, 4:30 pm

Hi all
I looked at a 1994 voyager 370 with Cummins boat is not bad but when I looked at the service possibilities for the engines I couldn’t figure...

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July 24th, 2023, 10:25 pm
1993 carver 350 aft cabin 454xl

Last post by Viper « July 24th, 2023, 7:38 pm
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by ataylor233 » July 24th, 2023, 3:28 pm

my port engine is acting up long story short i think i need a new distributor the Sierra 18-5484 looks like the one at roughly 500 bux.... i see...

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July 24th, 2023, 7:38 pm
Purpose of White Button above Ignition Key

Last post by JimN « July 22nd, 2023, 10:15 am
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by theorifice » July 18th, 2023, 3:11 pm

There is a button above each of the ignition cylinders. What is it's purpose? On my boat - they buttons appear to do nothing. I had expected them to...

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July 22nd, 2023, 10:15 am

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