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Sewing canvas

Last post by JohnS « November 24th, 2022, 7:15 am
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by tonyiiiafl » November 6th, 2022, 8:04 am

Boat is away, canvas is polished and placed away. I still have 3 panels that need new clear Isenglass. I have had the canvas guy install O;Sea .040....
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November 24th, 2022, 7:15 am
What are these ports on the transom?

Last post by Viper « November 11th, 2022, 1:50 pm
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by theorifice » November 11th, 2022, 9:14 am

We hauled out for the first time this week. Woohoo!

Was wondering what these circular ports were on the transom. There are two next to the...

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November 11th, 2022, 1:50 pm
Controls-shifters wiring diagram

Last post by uchu « November 10th, 2022, 3:48 pm
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by aussie530carver » October 19th, 2022, 10:17 pm

Hi all i have a 1999 Carver 530 with these dual controls Twin Disc EC-100..and what i am chasing is a wiring diagram for the gear shifters.
I need...

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November 10th, 2022, 3:48 pm
Fumes in salon.1

Last post by km1125 « November 9th, 2022, 1:37 pm
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by denpooch » October 20th, 2022, 7:14 am

I was just reading a recent post about changing the 'fuel fill lines' on a vessel and I would like to get your thoughts on an issue which I have not...

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November 9th, 2022, 1:37 pm
ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT - CARVER 455

Last post by bud37 « November 9th, 2022, 9:43 am
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by sloopjonb » November 8th, 2022, 10:26 am

ALTERNATOR NEEDS REPLACEMENT: I need to replace one of my Cummins 6CTA 8.3L alternators in my Carver 455, and I have a couple of questions for...

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November 9th, 2022, 9:43 am
Wet Floor?

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by tonyiiiafl » November 6th, 2022, 3:17 pm

We took down the canvas yesterday and went home. Carpet in aft cabin was removed a few weeks ago. When we arrived today, the aft floor hatches were...

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November 6th, 2022, 3:17 pm
Gas tank replacement 1988’ 3807

Last post by VicB « November 6th, 2022, 12:00 pm
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by VicB » November 5th, 2022, 5:12 pm

So I am going to replace my port side gas saddle tank. My plan is to move the engine and transmission and set it over the stbd engine. It looks like...

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November 6th, 2022, 12:00 pm
New fuel guage

Last post by Ctmangrum « November 6th, 2022, 11:56 am
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by Ctmangrum » November 5th, 2022, 5:44 pm

So I need to replace my fuel guage that works for both port and starboard off a 3 way toggle switch, what type of guage is this called? I want to...

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November 6th, 2022, 11:56 am
Regarding Risers

Last post by Delorean6855 « November 4th, 2022, 12:55 pm
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by denpooch » October 21st, 2022, 4:53 pm

I have Crusader 6.0 fresh water cooled engines. When I purchased the boat in 2017 I changed the risers because she was losing antifreeze.
My question...

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November 4th, 2022, 12:55 pm
First Time Winterizing

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by AlexB » October 18th, 2022, 9:09 am

Hello All
I am a relatively new owner of a carver, had it for a year.
I decided to winterize the boat myself this year as I was not happy with the...
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November 1st, 2022, 3:27 pm
2002 506 owners manual?

Last post by Phrancus « October 24th, 2022, 1:20 pm
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by trwestman » October 24th, 2022, 12:20 pm

Just closed the purchase of a 2002 506. I went through all the documentation and there was no owners manual for the boat. All the critical systems on...

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October 24th, 2022, 1:20 pm
2000 Carver 406 bilge leak (Diesel engines)

Last post by trwestman « October 24th, 2022, 12:15 pm
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by Summer Place » September 20th, 2022, 7:39 pm

Hello,

I have been trying to hunt down a bilge leak for some time and looking for any input.
So far I have:
Ruled out the fresh water system. The...
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October 24th, 2022, 12:15 pm
1976 Mariner 2896 stuffing box

Last post by Ctmangrum « October 22nd, 2022, 10:13 am
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by Ctmangrum » October 22nd, 2022, 6:25 am

So i'm going to tighten my stuffing box for the first time and was told the starboard shaft has left handed threads? Does that sound right? So would...

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October 22nd, 2022, 10:13 am
Winterization done

Last post by tonyiiiafl « October 20th, 2022, 11:32 am
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by tonyiiiafl » October 15th, 2022, 4:32 pm

All is done except the engines. Tomorrow we head up the Wareham river to storage.

Sigh. Last breakfast aboard this am. Planned good to be run down...
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October 20th, 2022, 11:32 am
water leak

Last post by jetstream « October 17th, 2022, 11:30 am
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by jetstream » September 16th, 2022, 11:26 am

2003 Carver 466. Just noticed a small, but steady and continuous stream of water exiting from underneath and 1 1/2 ft back from the front edge of the...

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October 17th, 2022, 11:30 am
Mystery item

Last post by Viper « October 17th, 2022, 6:47 am
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by hlfm » October 16th, 2022, 3:49 pm

Can someone tell me what this is under wheel at fly bridge? Crystal ball with a switch?

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October 17th, 2022, 6:47 am
Head over filling bowl when water pump on - HELP

Last post by gperkins007 « October 15th, 2022, 5:09 pm
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by gperkins007 » October 1st, 2022, 5:18 pm

Hi all,
Just bought a 1988 Carver 32 3227.
When I turn on the main water pump the toilet fills up and then overflows continuously.
Been reading...
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October 15th, 2022, 5:09 pm
Regarding Pink Stuff

Last post by Viper « October 14th, 2022, 9:22 pm
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by denpooch » October 13th, 2022, 7:46 am

I picked up Prestone Waterline Antifreeze.
They boast a 'No Burst' guarantee down to -100! Here is my question, especially for our friends in Canada...
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October 14th, 2022, 9:22 pm
New fuel fill hoses for 3207

Last post by km1125 « October 14th, 2022, 11:40 am
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by Dad Joke » October 11th, 2022, 11:33 am

I'm replacing the gasoline fill hoses on a 1984 Carver 3207. What hose should I use or not use?

Thanks.

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October 14th, 2022, 11:40 am
Hot Water Heater Drain

Last post by bud37 « October 13th, 2022, 10:02 am
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by denpooch » October 11th, 2022, 4:42 pm

Hey there.
On my 2005 Mariner there is a thru hull 'drain' for the hot water heater.
Does anyone know how to have the unit drain through that...

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October 13th, 2022, 10:02 am
Winterizing

Last post by area51 « October 11th, 2022, 2:37 pm
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by area51 » October 10th, 2022, 3:46 pm

I have a 1987 Montego 2757 with twin Mercruiser 470s with Alpha One outdrives. I'm not going to do oil changes this year because the boat was barely...

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October 11th, 2022, 2:37 pm
Draining the bilge

Last post by Midnightsun « October 11th, 2022, 10:02 am
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by Lisasammy » October 10th, 2022, 9:04 pm

Under the steps when entering the cabin is hull of boat with bilge pump. Access to this area is under seat through door in floor. There is always...

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October 11th, 2022, 10:02 am
Firing order confusion

Last post by Ctmangrum « October 10th, 2022, 9:02 pm
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by Ctmangrum » October 10th, 2022, 7:50 pm

Anyone else read this as both diagrams are for a left hand rotation? I would think the bottom diagram should be going clockwise.

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October 10th, 2022, 9:02 pm
1994 Carver 350 Aft Cabin - Replacement Drip Edge

Last post by kporter « October 5th, 2022, 5:48 pm
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by eswickberg » May 5th, 2022, 2:22 pm

I'm currently trying to look at replacing or refinishing the 1 inch aluminum drip edge that runs around the lower edge of my prow and the entire...

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October 5th, 2022, 5:48 pm
Advice re overheating issues

Last post by Viper « October 4th, 2022, 11:39 am
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by tgebler » October 3rd, 2022, 3:57 pm

I have a 2000 396 aft cabin with twin 454 Mercruiser gas engines. I started having an issue with slight over heating in the starboard engine and...

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October 4th, 2022, 11:39 am

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