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Powered engine room hatches, request for pics

Last post by Phrancus « April 20th, 2022, 1:22 am
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by Phrancus » April 19th, 2022, 3:19 pm

More often than I like I need to acces the engine room of our 26fly/28command. The hatches lift sideways and along their track there are hinges from...

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April 20th, 2022, 1:22 am
Ventrifigo

Last post by bud37 « April 18th, 2022, 7:58 am
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by tonyiiiafl » April 18th, 2022, 6:58 am

Tried finishing up the Ventrifigo swap out. Installed the mounting flange and slid it into place. However, my fears came true. The wire bunch at the...

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April 18th, 2022, 7:58 am
1982 carver 3007 aft prop shaftt diameter

Last post by thunderbay2tracker « April 17th, 2022, 4:32 pm
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by thunderbay2tracker » April 16th, 2022, 10:29 pm

good evening I'm looking to see if someone can tell me the prop shaft diameter on my 1982 carver 3007 aft. I'm currently away from my boat its a hour...

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April 17th, 2022, 4:32 pm
Mercruiser 233 Overheating

Last post by km1125 « April 17th, 2022, 12:10 pm
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by Ctmangrum » April 16th, 2022, 10:03 pm

My 1976 mercruiser 233 overheats at rpm when i run it with the plunger while its on the hard. Anyone else have that issue just when using the...

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April 17th, 2022, 12:10 pm
2000 450 Voyager Needs

Last post by TruckerTim « April 16th, 2022, 4:06 pm
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by TruckerTim » April 15th, 2022, 10:11 pm

In process of purchasing a 2000 450 Voyager and need a few items.

1) Needs a full helm/flybridge cover. The snaps are in place around the helm but...

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April 16th, 2022, 4:06 pm
Ventrifigo

Last post by tonyiiiafl « April 14th, 2022, 8:11 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » April 14th, 2022, 7:30 pm

Yesterday was OUT WITH THE NORCOLD, IN WITH THE VENTRIFIGO day. Anyone who says it will ‘slide right out and slide right in is in LA La land. Got the...

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April 14th, 2022, 8:11 pm
1997 325 Aft cabin plastic pop rivets

Last post by Viper « April 14th, 2022, 7:04 am
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by gwhynot » April 13th, 2022, 6:45 am

Good morning,
On the rear deck there are plastic panels, and they seem to be held in by a plastic pop rivet mine are corroded and some are missing...

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April 14th, 2022, 7:04 am
Leaking Portholes 2000 396

Last post by RussL « April 13th, 2022, 2:34 pm
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by RussL » August 24th, 2020, 5:38 pm

I just picked up my "new to me" 396 Carver! Runs well, and is in reasonably good condition throughout with the exception of a couple thing...
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April 13th, 2022, 2:34 pm
stuck thru hulls

Last post by km1125 « April 10th, 2022, 8:45 pm
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by bud37 » September 5th, 2016, 7:23 pm

Anyone got any tips for loosening up quarter turn thru hull valves....seems both engines and genny were not exercised and are now stuck wide open. I...
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April 10th, 2022, 8:45 pm
Carver Salon Table/Bed Conversion Issue

Last post by Erntster « April 7th, 2022, 9:54 pm
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by Batwing » March 19th, 2022, 1:05 pm

Hello,
I'm looking for some guidance to the salon table dropping down for the cushions to fit as a sleeping area on my Carver 350. Can you provide...

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April 7th, 2022, 9:54 pm
Seat cushion Folding Leg replacement

Last post by Batwing « April 7th, 2022, 7:51 pm
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by Batwing » March 19th, 2022, 1:08 pm

Hey All,
I have a 98 Carver 350 Mariner. In the salon on the starboard side of boat I have cushions that pull out with folding legs attached below so...

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April 7th, 2022, 7:51 pm
De-Scaling Heat Exchangers

Last post by vineyardgray « April 6th, 2022, 11:27 am
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by vineyardgray » March 30th, 2022, 4:07 pm

Hello All;

Has anyone used a circulating pump system to run de-scaling solution through their heat exchangers to improve efficiency?

I have a...
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April 6th, 2022, 11:27 am
Impellers

Last post by Viper « April 5th, 2022, 2:35 pm
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by edrabun » April 3rd, 2022, 11:12 am

Has anyone used a Jabsco brand? I thought I was ordering a Sherwood, but I got a Jabsco. Any thoughts?

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April 5th, 2022, 2:35 pm
Water pump on my 1990 3607 aft

Last post by buster53 « April 1st, 2022, 11:54 pm
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by alexmower » March 30th, 2022, 7:07 pm

Water stopped working. Can anyone point me in the direction of the water pump? Thanks much!!!!

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April 1st, 2022, 11:54 pm
Carver Helm Seat

Last post by Tireless « March 31st, 2022, 6:26 pm

by Tireless » March 31st, 2022, 6:26 pm

Missing the Carver desk.

Does anyone know who manufactured the high back helm seats typically found on the fry bridge of the Carver 466.

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March 31st, 2022, 6:26 pm
Bow Thruster Batteries

Last post by Viper « March 29th, 2022, 3:44 pm
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by Tireless » March 28th, 2022, 6:13 pm

I am sure that there are a number of members that have the VP QL Bow Thruster in your boat.

I have one and it is currently being powered by a...
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March 29th, 2022, 3:44 pm
Gas gauges-Sending units

Last post by bud37 « March 24th, 2022, 11:23 am
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by Hudsteve » March 23rd, 2022, 7:45 pm

I replaced both sending units on 32 foot carver montego.

They worked great when I tested them before I installed them in the gas tanks

Now they...

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March 24th, 2022, 11:23 am
Leaking fuel tank

Last post by Wsullivan71 « March 21st, 2022, 1:12 pm
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by ZigZag » February 1st, 2022, 9:38 am

Stbd diesel tank seeping from bottom (exact location undetermined). Any information on repair or replacement?
Thanks, Bob

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March 21st, 2022, 1:12 pm
Fuel Tank Repair with a Bladder or Liner

Last post by g36 « March 20th, 2022, 9:49 pm
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by David Jones » March 20th, 2022, 5:09 pm

Good Afternoon Everyone.
I have a question about Fuel Tank replacement for a 1987 4207. I already know all the difficulty with the saddle tanks and...

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March 20th, 2022, 9:49 pm
FOrward hatch replacement

Last post by RGrew176 « March 20th, 2022, 2:53 am
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by tonyiiiafl » March 16th, 2022, 5:48 pm

With a few weeks to uncovering the old girl, I am planning on working under the shrink wrap this weekend and replace the forward Bowmar hatch. This...

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March 20th, 2022, 2:53 am
97 carver 350 mariner - cover for bow bench seat

Last post by Batwing « March 19th, 2022, 1:14 pm
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by Bayleereann » March 10th, 2022, 5:30 pm

I’m looking for a cover for my bow bench seat. It was missing when I bought the boat. I was wondering if any knew of a place that would have one...

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March 19th, 2022, 1:14 pm
Virtrifigo Fridge swap out

Last post by Tireless « March 13th, 2022, 11:33 am
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by tonyiiiafl » March 8th, 2022, 9:18 am

I have received my new Virtrifigo fridge to swap out with the original Norcold on my 1994 390CPMY. I pulled the Norcold out and saw the 120V AC line...
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March 13th, 2022, 11:33 am
Stern thruster on 2008 59’ Marquis

Last post by Viper « March 10th, 2022, 11:22 am
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by Yes, Dear » March 8th, 2022, 6:12 pm

Hello everyone, this is my first post on this forum. Just purchased a 2008 59’ Marquis. The stern thruster motor is bad. There are no tags on motor...

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March 10th, 2022, 11:22 am
Head Doorknob

Last post by Ctmangrum « March 10th, 2022, 7:12 am
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by Ctmangrum » February 20th, 2022, 8:24 am

So where would I find a replacement knob set for the head? Doesn't seem like I could just walk into any hardware store and get a replacement for...

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March 10th, 2022, 7:12 am
1976 Mariner 2876 trim tabs

Last post by Ctmangrum « March 10th, 2022, 7:08 am
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by Ctmangrum » February 26th, 2022, 8:59 pm

So I didn't find anything in the original manual about trim tabs. Im troubleshooting to see if there is an actual issue or im just not doong...

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March 10th, 2022, 7:08 am

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