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by CYO Admin » January 30th, 2013, 9:07 am » in Introduce Yourself!

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Font from the logo for the name

Last post by bud37 « October 3rd, 2020, 9:07 am
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by Phrancus » October 3rd, 2020, 8:13 am

Does anyone know what font is used in the Carver text on the side? (1991) I'm not very good at scrolling through hundreds of fonts to get a similar...

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October 3rd, 2020, 9:07 am
Windows

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by Grafunkus » September 6th, 2020, 10:16 pm

We just spent our first couple of night on our new 1985 3607 aft cabin boat. Closed up earlier than expected because the winds today were gusting to...
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October 3rd, 2020, 7:38 am
Replacing the port bilge blower 370 Voyager

Last post by Cricket « October 2nd, 2020, 9:14 pm
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by LaBomba » August 17th, 2019, 8:59 pm

While on a one week trip this past week I decided to check all the bilge blowers as I could only hear the generator blower from the bridge. Upon...

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October 2nd, 2020, 9:14 pm
Polish & waxing

Last post by bud37 « October 2nd, 2020, 11:58 am
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by Grafunkus » October 2nd, 2020, 8:14 am

We plan to do a thorough polish/wax in the off season on our new to us boat. Not sure when it was last done. Probably using the McGuire's three step...

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October 2nd, 2020, 11:58 am
Leaking Portholes 2000 396

Last post by chpsk8 « October 1st, 2020, 5:30 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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October 1st, 2020, 5:30 pm
Swim deck ROT

Last post by MarkMaunder « September 29th, 2020, 6:54 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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September 29th, 2020, 6:54 pm
1997 355 Aft Cabin aux tank

Last post by True-North « September 29th, 2020, 10:15 am
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by True-North » September 10th, 2020, 11:48 am

Like many, my aux tank sat empty for many years and I wanted it back in service. I installed a spin on fuel/water separator/filter in the fuel line...
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September 29th, 2020, 10:15 am
Parts manuals

Last post by bud37 « September 27th, 2020, 5:40 pm
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by PossiblyPaul » September 26th, 2020, 12:27 pm

Reading the answers to a question today I saw bud37's reply referring to a parts manual:
...which would be invaluable to me, running a 1988 Voyager,...

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September 27th, 2020, 5:40 pm
Bilge Blower

Last post by bud37 « September 25th, 2020, 11:24 am
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by Rayjs148 » September 21st, 2020, 9:42 pm

Hi, looking for advice on how many bilge blowers should i have on my 1995 Carver Santego 310. There is only 1 and it is not connected to any vent...
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September 25th, 2020, 11:24 am
Aft screen door removal - 530 voyager

Last post by Dmorrow « September 22nd, 2020, 1:26 pm
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by cottagegirl » July 18th, 2019, 2:33 pm

Hello!
We need to replace the screen in our aft sliding screen door, but can't figure out how to remove the door. It's not spring loaded. There are...

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September 22nd, 2020, 1:26 pm
Replace original bow thruster on 2004 Carver 36SS

Last post by Viper « September 19th, 2020, 6:24 pm
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by Myrisa » September 19th, 2020, 9:11 am

Hi everyone, has anyone replaced their bow thruster on a 36SS? Having gear issues and trying to decide to rework them or instal new bow thruster. I...

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September 19th, 2020, 6:24 pm
Horn Advice

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by Midnightsun » August 18th, 2020, 6:08 am

My dual electric trumpets bit the bullet. :-( This spring they started sounding squeeky so to say and now they quit all together. Is it worth trying...
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September 15th, 2020, 6:18 am
1990 3297 Mariner port fuel tank removal

Last post by Gag_Halfront « September 14th, 2020, 10:39 pm
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by Gag_Halfront » August 31st, 2020, 10:11 pm

I have a 1990 3297 Mariner. First of all, I love this boat. with the cockpit floor lifted there's access to pretty much everything. My wife and I...

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September 14th, 2020, 10:39 pm
Carver White Paint Color on Aluminum Window Trim

Last post by g36 « September 14th, 2020, 9:54 am
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by wkeith » September 9th, 2020, 2:39 pm

On my 2004 Carver 466 MY the white paint is chipping off the front aluminum window frames inside and out.. Any idea what the white color number would...

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September 14th, 2020, 9:54 am
Maxwell Windlass ID

Last post by True-North « September 10th, 2020, 11:12 am
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by chpsk8 » September 8th, 2020, 11:05 am

I need some help identifying the windlass I have installed on my '95 355 Aft Cabin.
I think it's time for a replacement, but I'd like to know what...

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September 10th, 2020, 11:12 am
Throttle cables - clean and oil or replace?

Last post by PossiblyPaul « September 9th, 2020, 7:05 pm
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by PossiblyPaul » September 5th, 2020, 4:51 pm

This subject may have been dealt with previously, but my 'searching' skills are poor, so forgive me if it's a repeat. I posted it in the wrong forum...

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September 9th, 2020, 7:05 pm
Original Gauges

Last post by bud37 « September 9th, 2020, 7:29 am
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by Austinorson » September 8th, 2020, 11:02 pm

Hello,
My 1980 3326 has all original gauges, except one. I do have the original one that was replaced.

Does anyone know how to refurbish old...

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September 9th, 2020, 7:29 am
HELP. 7.4 mercruiser tranny and engine oil

Last post by Viper « September 5th, 2020, 10:50 pm
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by BLKay » September 5th, 2020, 11:13 am

355 carver. 1998. First day in boat was a disaster.
Must have picked up a rope on port side.
Rumble would not go away. So turned it off. Starboard...

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September 5th, 2020, 10:50 pm
Throttle cables - clean and oil or replace?

Last post by PossiblyPaul « September 5th, 2020, 4:54 pm
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by PossiblyPaul » September 5th, 2020, 4:31 pm

This subject may have been dealt with previously, but my 'searching' skills are poor, so forgive me if it's a repeat.
My throttle cables are very...

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September 5th, 2020, 4:54 pm
Need help with thrusters

Last post by PossiblyPaul « September 4th, 2020, 6:55 pm
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by Bradorksy » July 24th, 2020, 10:42 pm

New to this place and i need some help from Carvers owner. Just bought the Carver 30 Santiego yesterday.
Without much experience in that size of...
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September 4th, 2020, 6:55 pm
1987,3607 aft forward shower box

Last post by tomschauer « September 2nd, 2020, 9:20 pm
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by RWS » April 6th, 2019, 9:50 am

I have recently purchased a 1987, 3607 Aft. The forward shower box appears to have the shower,forward sink and two other lines that I believe my be...
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September 2nd, 2020, 9:20 pm
WOT #

Last post by tomschauer « September 2nd, 2020, 9:12 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » September 2nd, 2020, 12:36 pm

I have a 1994 390 CPMY with 454 gas. Plate states WOT is 4400. We are running 22 x 22 props high are the line ticket builder specs. I BARELY hit 4000...

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September 2nd, 2020, 9:12 pm
Pink Stuff Antifreeze

Last post by Midnightsun « September 2nd, 2020, 8:39 pm
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by Midnightsun » August 31st, 2020, 7:13 am

I know, season is still far from being over but prepping early is never a bad thing. Especially in these times when some items may be difficult to...
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September 2nd, 2020, 8:39 pm
Shower bilge pump help santago 2767

Last post by mjk1040 « September 2nd, 2020, 7:01 pm
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by Bitchless » September 2nd, 2020, 11:36 am

New boat to me, the in line bilge pump for the shower drain and the a/c is not working. The water holding box has a float but nothing is pumping out....

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September 2nd, 2020, 7:01 pm
Props shaft size

Last post by tonyiiiafl « September 2nd, 2020, 12:32 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » September 1st, 2020, 8:19 pm

I thought I had scored, but need to check further. My 390CPMY with 454’s and Hurths, I buy 1 3/8”. Shaft zincs, and my one prop I replaced was 1 3/8”...

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September 2nd, 2020, 12:32 pm

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