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Vent...exhaust questions...

Last post by Viper « March 4th, 2023, 9:49 am
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by benica » March 2nd, 2023, 8:14 am

1997 355.
Pictures attached.
Never realized until now..went to remove the SB side plastic vent cover...supposedly exhaust vent..please confirm...Air...
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March 4th, 2023, 9:49 am
Best bedding compound

Last post by Hold'n On II « March 3rd, 2023, 10:37 pm
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by Dad Joke » February 16th, 2023, 1:45 pm

I like Sikaflex 291 better than 4200. My question is, how difficult is it to remove 291 when it comes time to re-bed? Thanks.

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March 3rd, 2023, 10:37 pm
Hynautic H-50 versus H-52

Last post by Cooler « February 27th, 2023, 11:13 am
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by Dusty Bilges » February 25th, 2023, 4:07 pm

Does anyone know the difference between these two hydraulic steering pumps?

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February 27th, 2023, 11:13 am
Loose Electric Stove Top

Last post by pepmyster « February 23rd, 2023, 12:25 pm
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by HOB » February 22nd, 2023, 10:39 am

Hello all, the 3 burner electric stove top in my Carver 46 MY is no longer attached to the base. I can pick the stove top up and look underneath. All...

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February 23rd, 2023, 12:25 pm
Leaking Fuel Tank Repaired

Last post by ZigZag « February 18th, 2023, 9:48 am
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by ZigZag » February 15th, 2023, 11:16 am

Leaking fuel tank repaired : Carver 4207 w/ CAT 3208s.

We repaired the starboard aluminum tank by installing an access plate near the aft end....

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February 18th, 2023, 9:48 am
PROPS for 1988 3207 aft cabin

Last post by km1125 « February 15th, 2023, 11:01 am
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by Skinny Carp » February 14th, 2023, 10:54 am

Can anyone help me find the correct props for a 1988 aft cabin? I'm super green. I know I need to either repair or replace the props, so I'm thinking...

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February 15th, 2023, 11:01 am
Carver 450 Salon AC unit

Last post by DLOtten « February 14th, 2023, 9:58 pm
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by DLOtten » February 14th, 2023, 3:14 pm

Does anyone know how to access to Air Conditioning unit for the Salon Area? I can't seem to find it.

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February 14th, 2023, 9:58 pm
Carver 450 Gunwale

Last post by mjmason1 « February 14th, 2023, 9:34 pm
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by DLOtten » February 14th, 2023, 3:28 pm

Does anyone know how to remove the aluminum gunwales from a Carver 450? Mine are bubbled & corroded.

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February 14th, 2023, 9:34 pm
Bilge pumps ain't working

Last post by km1125 « February 13th, 2023, 10:24 am
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by edw » July 29th, 2021, 5:12 pm

'83 3607 aft cabin "Damn Boat". Neither pump is getting power, but I have power to the switches. Since the bilge sniffer doesn't work...

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February 13th, 2023, 10:24 am
New aft canvas

Last post by tonyiiiafl « February 11th, 2023, 1:18 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » April 26th, 2022, 4:09 pm

After a long wait I finally had my aft canvas installed. Old one was brittle and ripped to shreds from N Easter in October. I was able to sand down...
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February 11th, 2023, 1:18 pm
Cutlass bearing replacement determination - 1984 Mariner 3697

Last post by rictamily « February 8th, 2023, 8:19 pm
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by rictamily » January 2nd, 2023, 8:51 pm

Hi,

My prop shaft is 1 ⅜ diameter. I have the boat on blocks so wanting to do maintenance while on the hard. The props are removed and when shaking...

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February 8th, 2023, 8:19 pm
Water under port engine and wall

Last post by drewp « February 8th, 2023, 12:44 am

by drewp » February 8th, 2023, 12:44 am

After coming back to my boat after two months I discovered water under my port engine. This is the first time water has pooled under the engine, I...

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February 8th, 2023, 12:44 am
Interior LED light covers.

Last post by MarxCarver « February 7th, 2023, 9:28 am
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by MarxCarver » February 6th, 2023, 11:10 am

Interior LED light covers.Have searched high and low and even bought items that looked to fit only to learn that they did not. If anyone knows of a...

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February 7th, 2023, 9:28 am
‘88 4207 Forward Head

Last post by nootcheez « February 7th, 2023, 9:08 am
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by nootcheez » February 6th, 2023, 6:14 pm

Need to remove the forward head but I cannot locate the water intake. Any have information on where it would be and how to access it?

Thanks for any...

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February 7th, 2023, 9:08 am
Follow up question to fuel smell in the salon

Last post by Viper « February 3rd, 2023, 4:36 pm
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by denpooch » January 12th, 2023, 6:16 pm

Hey there and Happy New Year to the crew.
A couple of months ago I posted regarding a fuel smell in the salon. After many responses, I have decided...

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February 3rd, 2023, 4:36 pm
444 cmy Hydraulic pump ??

Last post by buster53 « January 28th, 2023, 9:08 am
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by BCHargett » January 20th, 2023, 11:16 am

We have a 444 cmy. Our auto pilot kicks in just fine, but shortly after gives a low hydraulic error.

There is a hydraulic/steering fluid access...

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January 28th, 2023, 9:08 am
Looking for Bennett trim tab lower and upper wiring y connection

Last post by eswickberg « January 27th, 2023, 10:12 pm
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by eswickberg » January 27th, 2023, 8:48 pm

All,

I have Bennett Trim tabs on my 1994 Carver 350 Aft Cabin. I've had my electrician aboard and we've determined that the pump is running fine, in...

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January 27th, 2023, 10:12 pm
Diagram for bonding on 1994 Carver 350 aft cabin

Last post by eswickberg « January 22nd, 2023, 2:27 pm
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by eswickberg » January 21st, 2023, 10:30 pm

My 1994 Carver 350 Aft Cabin has several bonding wires that have been cut. I'm in the process of trying to obtain a diagram of all of the locations...

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January 22nd, 2023, 2:27 pm
General Maintenance and Repair Manuals 1990 Santego 2767

Last post by km1125 « January 22nd, 2023, 10:50 am
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by kensleeger » January 22nd, 2023, 12:30 am

Hi everyone,.Just found this site. I bought a 1990 Santego 2767 project boat. It needs a lot of work and hope to get it in the water all by myself. I...

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January 22nd, 2023, 10:50 am
Canvas

Last post by Midnightsun « January 20th, 2023, 10:43 am
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by tonyiiiafl » January 5th, 2023, 5:38 pm

I am thinking of making a few pieces of canvas .hat means sewing. Sailrite has machines, but I dont want to spend that kind of money. Any input of...
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Last post by Midnightsun View the latest post
January 20th, 2023, 10:43 am
Shore power door

Last post by g36 « January 19th, 2023, 11:17 am
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by Gary Rose » May 12th, 2021, 9:04 am

Looking to see if anyone knows where to get the fasteners that attach the shore power door to the hinge on a 2000 356????

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Last post by g36 View the latest post
January 19th, 2023, 11:17 am
Interior wall treatment

Last post by quickdecision « January 12th, 2023, 8:06 am
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by tonyiiiafl » January 1st, 2023, 5:34 pm

What does one do to replace the fabric cloth covering on the “walls” in the aft stateroom, and forward V berth? Mine are getting old, and dingy. I...

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Last post by quickdecision View the latest post
January 12th, 2023, 8:06 am
Interior led lights in the salon ceiling

Last post by quickdecision « January 12th, 2023, 8:03 am
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by Bvick1969 » December 25th, 2022, 12:45 am

Where can I get the recessed led lights for the salon ceiling? They are 2 1/8 round and very thin.

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Last post by quickdecision View the latest post
January 12th, 2023, 8:03 am
Kohler 3kw generator not putting out power

Last post by Ctmangrum « December 24th, 2022, 8:07 pm
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by Ctmangrum » November 25th, 2022, 2:54 pm

So I started my generator like I normally do just to keep things working and it starts fine but, never kicks in to "high gear" and start...

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December 24th, 2022, 8:07 pm
Gap at the Bridge floor by the Helm

Last post by Viper « December 20th, 2022, 6:06 pm
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by RLCLONCH » December 20th, 2022, 11:40 am

I have a 1/4" gap that flexes where the bridge floor meets up to the bridge dashboard. How serious is this? What should I do to fix?

Thanks for...

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December 20th, 2022, 6:06 pm

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