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dryer vent hose

Last post by rjr « August 3rd, 2020, 4:25 pm

by rjr » August 3rd, 2020, 4:25 pm

Has anyone replaced the vent hose on the Gibson combo washer/dryer? Helpful hints requested and designation of PITA level.

Thanx.

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August 3rd, 2020, 4:25 pm
Gasoline fume sensor... do you have one?

Last post by g36 « July 29th, 2020, 5:57 pm
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by km1125 » July 29th, 2020, 2:01 pm

1st question... do you have one on your boat? I'm surprised how many gas boats don't have them.

The real question is what ones should I consider if...

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July 29th, 2020, 5:57 pm
Ice Maker removal

Last post by DoorCountyScott « July 29th, 2020, 11:46 am
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by DoorCountyScott » July 28th, 2020, 11:46 am

Greetings from Door County WI, new owner of a 1988 360 aft cabin. We just had the frig replaced and now the ice maker (uLine) quit. It is located...

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July 29th, 2020, 11:46 am
Topside spill/stain

Last post by LAZ « July 29th, 2020, 11:45 am
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by LAZ » July 26th, 2020, 1:02 pm

Howdy folks! Hope you are well during these frightening times! I have had a bad spill on the command bridge of my older 3077 Carver. it was teak...

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July 29th, 2020, 11:45 am
4207 Fuel Tank Replacement

Last post by g36 « July 29th, 2020, 10:07 am
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by Lee_B » April 20th, 2019, 10:54 am

Looking for some advice.... Just purchased a 1989 Carver 4207 with 3208 Cats. It has a bad fuel tank on the port side and my plan is to replace the...
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July 29th, 2020, 10:07 am
Hynautic Steering

Last post by Viper « July 28th, 2020, 9:18 pm
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by mjk1040 » July 27th, 2020, 5:22 pm

Every now had then my steering seems to get hard. I have checked and filled the fluid at the helm and turned the steering wheel all the way port and...

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July 28th, 2020, 9:18 pm
Strataglass cleaning

Last post by tomschauer « July 27th, 2020, 11:40 pm
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by jsurfwhite » July 27th, 2020, 11:57 am

My Strataglass vinyl windows are almost 4 years old. My detailer cleans, polishes them 3 times per year. They are starting to haze. I worked on 1...

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July 27th, 2020, 11:40 pm
Mariner 350 floor removal

Last post by Xscream « July 26th, 2020, 10:21 pm

by Xscream » July 26th, 2020, 10:21 pm

I have a 97 Mariner 350 and may need to remove the freshwater or black water tank. Does the entire floor lift or how would one remove these tanks if...

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July 26th, 2020, 10:21 pm
New bottom paint, props, shafts and struts

Last post by km1125 « July 26th, 2020, 8:14 pm
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by Bford1 » July 26th, 2020, 12:00 pm

I hit a tree in 18' of water on Canyon Lake, TX. Had to do an insurance claim. It was time for a bottom paint anyways. Happy to have it back on the...

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July 26th, 2020, 8:14 pm
Replacing lenses for port windows- 360 Mariner

Last post by Gator « July 25th, 2020, 7:34 pm
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by boat36forfun » April 14th, 2020, 10:14 am

I have to replace 2 cracked lenses on the bedroom windows. Are there any tips on how to remove the pin and spring that go thru the hinges holding...
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July 25th, 2020, 7:34 pm
Carver Paint Codes

Last post by SplashyLady « July 22nd, 2020, 3:29 pm
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by Johnnykey » July 20th, 2020, 11:00 pm

I've had 3 different Carver boats scanned with a spectrophotometer, looking to match metal work paint. The 3 boats were
95', 96' 370's, and a 98'...

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July 22nd, 2020, 3:29 pm
Rudder angle indicator

Last post by bud37 « July 22nd, 2020, 11:45 am
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by tgebler » April 1st, 2019, 10:59 am

I have a 2000 396 aft cabin and the rudder angle indicator does not work. Any thoughts about how to get this gauge working again. Any help would be...

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July 22nd, 2020, 11:45 am
Hydraulic Steering

Last post by Bill L « July 20th, 2020, 6:30 pm
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by Bill L » July 13th, 2020, 4:19 pm

I have a 93 aft cabin model that I bought about a month ago, it has hydraulic steering and I think I need to add fluid to it (it doesn’t steer...

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July 20th, 2020, 6:30 pm
1999 450 voyager

Last post by bud37 « July 20th, 2020, 12:56 pm
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by Nicole » July 19th, 2020, 9:27 pm

Water leak under salon sliding door. Where do the drains empty out that are behind the bridge?

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July 20th, 2020, 12:56 pm
Bridge Carpet for 2004 360 Sedan

Last post by g36 « July 19th, 2020, 8:30 pm
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by Homelite » July 17th, 2020, 3:57 pm

Hello,

Does anyone have the patterns and make the carpet for the bridge? Mine is rotten. Carver says they do not offer anymore.

Thanks in advance...

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July 19th, 2020, 8:30 pm
Rudder Shaft connection

Last post by Petemait « July 16th, 2020, 8:20 am
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by Petemait » July 13th, 2020, 1:03 pm

My Riviera's rudder shaft is firmed up by a flange that is supposed to be bolted to a pressure treated 2x6.
Problem is, there isnt enough wood for...

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July 16th, 2020, 8:20 am
94 350 Aft Cabin shower drain

Last post by buster53 « July 14th, 2020, 11:30 pm
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by Just In Time » July 14th, 2020, 9:54 pm

Where is the sump pump for the aft cabin shower? The panel breaker is tripped and will not reset.

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July 14th, 2020, 11:30 pm
Good news and bad news

Last post by waybomb « July 6th, 2020, 5:44 pm
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by Cooler » July 4th, 2020, 9:58 am

First the good....a guy came into the store the other day with a new stainless steel, high gloss Danforth anchor. Asked if we could consign it and I...

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July 6th, 2020, 5:44 pm
Gas Smell

Last post by Viper « July 3rd, 2020, 6:50 am
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by Struggler » July 2nd, 2020, 11:32 am

I’ve searched for this topic and have some ideas based on posts that I’ve found, but wanted to throw this out here....after running, I am smelling...

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July 3rd, 2020, 6:50 am
Clunking in prop shaft at low RPM

Last post by mjk1040 « June 30th, 2020, 8:17 pm
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by Burnut » June 29th, 2020, 6:33 pm

Has anyone experienced a loud clunking in the prop shaft at low RPM. When adding just a little power it goes away and runs great. We greased the zerk...

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June 30th, 2020, 8:17 pm
Water under port engine (where are limber holes??)

Last post by bud37 « June 27th, 2020, 6:31 pm
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by Zwick2020 » June 15th, 2020, 12:42 pm

I recently bought a 97' 320 Voyager in very good shape. On my first trip to go get it ready I noticed a lot of water (5" +) under the port...

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June 27th, 2020, 6:31 pm
Batteries / Battery Charger

Last post by tomschauer « June 27th, 2020, 2:03 pm
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by denpooch » February 13th, 2020, 9:30 pm

Hey Folks I have a question regarding batteries. I borrowed a 'snap on' tools battery tester and I have two batteries that must be replaced. Last...
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June 27th, 2020, 2:03 pm
Poop/waste coming out starboard vent after flushing, please help!

Last post by bud37 « June 27th, 2020, 9:55 am
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by KazAttack » June 26th, 2020, 4:00 am

Hi! I’ve been researching all I can to solve my issue. I have a 1998 Carver 370 Vogayer with a Vacuflush system. After flushing the toilet, during...

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June 27th, 2020, 9:55 am
Engine Rotation

Last post by Legacy33 « June 25th, 2020, 9:58 pm
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by Jeanmardn » June 18th, 2020, 7:18 am

1978 Carver 3396 Mariner. Hello. I really need some help with this. I believe that my boat has twin 351 Windsor engines and according to my research,...

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June 25th, 2020, 9:58 pm
Gel coat

Last post by Cooler « June 24th, 2020, 9:35 am
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by throwback2 » June 5th, 2020, 3:19 pm

On 6/3/20,sanded taped and gel coated the port side deck on my 28' Carver.Today 6/5,did the other side.Used a 3" high nap roller that left the...

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June 24th, 2020, 9:35 am

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