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-Anyone install a vertical windlass?

Last post by Hold'n On II « May 18th, 2023, 10:12 pm
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by steve&tammy » May 10th, 2023, 6:15 pm

Hi all, so I'm upgrading the windlass on our Carver 4207
I'm fairly confident that a vertical windlass is a better option as I support their design...

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May 18th, 2023, 10:12 pm
Removal of shaft seal ASAP- 396 Aft Cabin

Last post by KyleR « May 18th, 2023, 8:11 pm
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by tgebler » May 16th, 2023, 10:15 am

My mechanic is replacing the starboard shaft seal but can't get the old one off the shaft. I need some recommendations ASAP

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May 18th, 2023, 8:11 pm
Bulk head fabric covering

Last post by thekylekal « May 17th, 2023, 11:24 pm
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by V12diablo » November 20th, 2020, 3:54 pm

Has anyone replaced or reinstalled the fabric covering the bulkhead. Ours was loose and the insulation behind it had come off and fell to the bottom...

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May 17th, 2023, 11:24 pm
Voyager 530 wiper blades

Last post by Cpasquin « May 17th, 2023, 12:04 pm
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by Cpasquin » May 11th, 2023, 3:09 pm

My wiper blades are shot. They are 26 inches, saddle mount and must not be wider than .475 inches or 12mm. I can find 1/2 inch but I would have to...

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May 17th, 2023, 12:04 pm
2008 36 Carver Mariner with Bow Moisture and soft spot

Last post by MBoone « May 15th, 2023, 7:59 pm

by MBoone » May 15th, 2023, 7:59 pm

Hello , we have a quote to fix moisture (high readings) and a small soft spot in bow area into seating area with fiberglass and some repair of rot ....

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May 15th, 2023, 7:59 pm
Carver 444 Prop Shaft

Last post by Piggy3 « May 13th, 2023, 9:27 pm
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by Piggy3 » May 12th, 2023, 7:57 am

I have an issue with my port prop shaft . I pulled my prop to see a pretty deep wear groove happening. My ask is can someone with their 444 still out...

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May 13th, 2023, 9:27 pm
Engine Models

Last post by jimpeter « May 8th, 2023, 9:14 am

by jimpeter » May 8th, 2023, 9:14 am

Can any tell me difference between 8.1 Gil-E and 8.1 Gi-E Are there any electrical difference?

I was told L stands for inboard. Not sure if that...

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May 8th, 2023, 9:14 am
Outside window weather strip

Last post by g36 « May 7th, 2023, 6:17 pm
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by Johns55690 » May 7th, 2023, 1:58 pm

Has anyone found a suitable replacement weather strip for the stationary windows? I have a 97 405 aft cabin and the outside weather strips have...

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May 7th, 2023, 6:17 pm
How to get registration numbers to stick to poly?

Last post by tonyiiiafl « May 6th, 2023, 4:52 pm

by tonyiiiafl » May 6th, 2023, 4:52 pm

I got one of the Walker Bay type West Marine poly dinghy’s. So far so good. HOWEVER, I went to apply the registration numbers to the side and nothing...

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May 6th, 2023, 4:52 pm
Seastar leak at fittings

Last post by Helmsman « May 6th, 2023, 10:23 am
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by Helmsman » May 5th, 2023, 9:30 pm

I sold my Carver and have a trawler now, but thought I would lean on this community’s experts since I received so much great advice from folks her...
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May 6th, 2023, 10:23 am
Carver Santego 30 - clarifications on DC panel

Last post by km1125 « May 4th, 2023, 4:53 pm
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by theorifice » May 2nd, 2023, 4:02 am

Some questions on the DC switch panel

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What is the difference between the Crown Head and the Electric Head here?...

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May 4th, 2023, 4:53 pm
Carver 466 Hardtop Build vs Canvas Replacement

Last post by km1125 « May 4th, 2023, 8:22 am
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by Annamal » May 2nd, 2023, 10:46 am

Hi Everyone,

My canvas on my 01 466 is come to the end of its life. I have to make a decision this summer on whether to simply replace with new...

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May 4th, 2023, 8:22 am
Port and Stbd Navigation Light Replacements

Last post by Drspikes355 « May 2nd, 2023, 12:18 pm
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by gmac98004 » April 15th, 2023, 9:09 pm

Hello Everyone,

The housing on my Stbd navigation light has crumbled to pieces after 25 years of weather, rain, snow and spray abuse.

After an...

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May 2nd, 2023, 12:18 pm
Running gear replacement

Last post by plittle2005 « May 1st, 2023, 6:53 am
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by bestorts » April 29th, 2023, 5:12 pm

I am in need of replacement prop shaft, support & rudder for a 2004 Carver 444
Any help is appreciated!
Brian

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May 1st, 2023, 6:53 am
LAUNCH!

Last post by Cooler « April 29th, 2023, 11:43 am
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by tonyiiiafl » April 27th, 2023, 7:33 pm

Today was launch day. I wanted to bribing her home to my marina, but storage marina said they did not finish their work. So reluctantly I agreed to...

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Last post by Cooler View the latest post
April 29th, 2023, 11:43 am
Window Glare

Last post by Jay Fusaro « April 25th, 2023, 12:02 pm
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by Jay Fusaro » April 20th, 2023, 7:00 pm

On our 445 occasionally the glare off the water through the front windows into the salon can be significant. We have the black canvas that goes over...

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April 25th, 2023, 12:02 pm
Throttle cables stiff, but only when under way?

Last post by drewp « April 24th, 2023, 7:47 pm
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by drewp » April 23rd, 2023, 1:18 pm

1996 Carver Aft Cabin. My throttle cables are very stiff, both from the bridge and salon, but only under way. With the engines off they move great. I...

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Last post by drewp View the latest post
April 24th, 2023, 7:47 pm
Engine Room Bilge

Last post by ccanupii « April 22nd, 2023, 6:34 pm
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by ccanupii » April 21st, 2023, 11:40 am

I am a year in on our 2003 Carver 444 and after a water tank hose issue have found a fun fact. The compartments under the engine do not drain into...

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April 22nd, 2023, 6:34 pm
Replacement Switches for Trim Controls

Last post by theorifice « April 21st, 2023, 2:16 pm
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by theorifice » April 3rd, 2023, 2:38 am

The "buttons" on the console for controlling trim are either frozen or never had any good feedback. What alternatives are there without...

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April 21st, 2023, 2:16 pm
ANNUAL battery thread

Last post by tonyiiiafl « April 21st, 2023, 11:44 am
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by tonyiiiafl » April 19th, 2023, 11:11 am

On my 1994 390, I have a 12V start battery, 2 Trojan T105’s 6V (series connection) for house, and a 12V genset battery, all flooded. Bow thruster...
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April 21st, 2023, 11:44 am
Identifying Green vent on bottom of hull

Last post by Cooler « April 20th, 2023, 1:47 pm
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by theorifice » April 18th, 2023, 11:51 am

What is this green vent? It is located on the aft of the hull and the vents are facing aft

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April 20th, 2023, 1:47 pm
Bilge Pump Setup

Last post by dgreene « April 19th, 2023, 6:54 pm
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by theorifice » April 19th, 2023, 12:45 pm

I've been inspecting various systems on the boat and noted that the central bilge pump (near the middle of the boat) setup looks a little janky. I...

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April 19th, 2023, 6:54 pm
Replacing flybridge stairs with teakwood

Last post by Cooler « April 18th, 2023, 12:08 pm
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by Thelma Jean I » April 18th, 2023, 12:57 am

Hello all,
I'm replacing the steps going up to my flybridge with teakwood any suggestions besides putting oil on it?
Should I reinforce with a steel...

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Last post by Cooler View the latest post
April 18th, 2023, 12:08 pm
shaft seals

Last post by paulr « April 15th, 2023, 8:13 am
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by tonyiiiafl » April 13th, 2023, 8:06 pm

The marina didn’t “exercise” the packing nuts on shaft seals like I always ask. This year is a di$a$ter. The starboard would not budge. The port did...

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Last post by paulr View the latest post
April 15th, 2023, 8:13 am
Swim deck ROT

Last post by km1125 « April 10th, 2023, 4:03 pm
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by Gary Rose » May 4th, 2020, 8:41 pm

I have a 2000 356 i mounted rails on the swim deck and whe I drilled into the deck i found water and rotten wood between the 2 layers of fiberglass...
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Last post by km1125 View the latest post
April 10th, 2023, 4:03 pm

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