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350 Mariner Holding Tank Filter

Last post by g36 « September 5th, 2018, 9:30 am
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by grizer » September 4th, 2018, 3:23 pm

Hello, I have a 1998 350 Mariner. Does anyone know if this boat has a Holding Tank Filter? If it does, how often should it be replaced and where is...

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September 5th, 2018, 9:30 am
Norcold Frig Parts - free!

Last post by km1125 « September 1st, 2018, 9:29 am
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by SplashyLady » July 22nd, 2017, 1:39 pm

I'm replacing the original 7 cu ft Norcold DE-461/DE-561 Frig on my 3227 with a nice, new, expensive DE-0061R . This is the larger frig used on...
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September 1st, 2018, 9:29 am
Interior door handle on '00 530

Last post by Viper « August 31st, 2018, 6:50 am
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by CaptFred » August 31st, 2018, 6:45 am

I have a 2000 530. One of the interior door handles lost it's "spring" action - the tension that operates the handle. I took the face plate...

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August 31st, 2018, 6:50 am
Dip stick stuck halfway

Last post by bud37 « August 29th, 2018, 9:19 pm
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by Allicatz » August 29th, 2018, 8:34 pm

Carver 38 santego 1995 crusader engines

Starboard engine Dipstick will only go halfway down.Tried twisting turning jamming and forcing will not go...

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August 29th, 2018, 9:19 pm
First time Carver 2807 Owner

Last post by Davepjr « August 28th, 2018, 2:08 pm
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by Davepjr » July 6th, 2018, 3:49 pm

Hello, I recently purchased a 1984 Riviera 2807 and wonder if anyone has a link to a parts manual, I have the original owners manual but it isn't...

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August 28th, 2018, 2:08 pm
Prop scan scheduled for Carver 405

Last post by bud37 « August 28th, 2018, 7:51 am
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by dsolo » March 11th, 2017, 11:26 pm

Based on new owner maintenance recommendations from the forum, I plan on taking props to Holland Propellers, Holland Michigan, for a free scan. A...
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August 28th, 2018, 7:51 am
replace/repair the exterior panels on a 326 Aft

Last post by km1125 « August 27th, 2018, 3:52 pm
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by Ssmullugan » August 27th, 2018, 12:43 pm

Looking for some ideas on repairing the exterior panels that "wrap around" the aft deck. We had some straight line winds that snapped dock...

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August 27th, 2018, 3:52 pm
Best cleaner for cabin water damage (pic included)

Last post by chpsk8 « August 26th, 2018, 8:56 pm
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by 390Express » August 16th, 2018, 6:18 pm

My boat had an issue with leaking at the bow rail that has since been repaired, but it left an ugly front panel near the bed. The panel continues...

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August 26th, 2018, 8:56 pm
Replacing 1989 Aft Cabin 3207 Twin 5.7 exhaust lines

Last post by Chiefshack « August 22nd, 2018, 3:20 am
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by Chiefshack » August 20th, 2018, 3:52 pm

I recently bought our 1989 Carver Aft Cabin 3207. As a retired Navy BT Chief I feel obligated to go through the engine room inch by inch. As good...

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August 22nd, 2018, 3:20 am
41 CMY Windshield Gasket

Last post by bud37 « August 21st, 2018, 10:22 pm
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by rblount7 » August 19th, 2018, 9:26 pm

I need some help identifying the gasket used to seal the bottom of the plexi windscreen and hopefully where to purchase some new material. (pictures...

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August 21st, 2018, 10:22 pm
Carver Placard

Last post by km1125 « August 21st, 2018, 11:39 am
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by SL Lakers » August 20th, 2018, 3:50 pm

Afternoon! We recently bought a 1989 3207 Aft Cabin. One of the "Carver" placards was off and I am wondering what I can use to clean the...

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August 21st, 2018, 11:39 am
Best cleaner to get oil off of gel coat

Last post by 390Express « August 20th, 2018, 8:25 pm
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by 390Express » August 18th, 2018, 9:28 pm

Tried dishsoap, followed it up with vinegar dishsoap mix, followed that up with comet/softscrub, but I can still see fingerprints, etc. that were...

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August 20th, 2018, 8:25 pm
Height Overall?

Last post by bud37 « August 17th, 2018, 6:09 pm
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by steveoh » August 17th, 2018, 4:54 pm

I found a spec in a Carver 325 brochure saying that the boat's "height overall" was 11'6" without canvas. Is that from the waterline...

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August 17th, 2018, 6:09 pm
Specs to reprop a Carver 3207

Last post by Superg « August 17th, 2018, 9:49 am
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by Superg » August 15th, 2018, 12:19 pm

I have a 1985 Carver 3207 Aft Cabin. I hit something floating beneath the surface in deep water, and despite prop tuning, I still have some vibration...

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August 17th, 2018, 9:49 am
removal of fly bridge

Last post by Bella Notte « August 17th, 2018, 4:48 am

by Bella Notte » August 17th, 2018, 4:48 am

I need to remove the fly bridge from my 33 foot voyager. Can anyone give me an idea of how to go about doing this? I need to transport her over the...

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August 17th, 2018, 4:48 am
CO2 detectors went off while underway

Last post by Viper « August 16th, 2018, 5:08 pm
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by RickieT » August 16th, 2018, 2:27 pm

Greetings All,

Took some friends out for a cruise on the bay yesterday. Everything was fine until I opened her up to about 4000rpms then the Co2...

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August 16th, 2018, 5:08 pm
Fuel Vent 326 Aft Plugged??

Last post by mjk1040 « August 14th, 2018, 8:46 pm
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by Marty » August 14th, 2018, 5:46 pm

Pulled up to the gas dock after a weekend on the water and port engine took 100 litres and Starboard wouldn't take a drop as it only burped the gas...

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August 14th, 2018, 8:46 pm
Curtains for a 2002 Carver 350 Mariner

Last post by jsinton « August 13th, 2018, 4:32 am
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by Riles » June 12th, 2018, 11:29 am

I am looking to replace the sliding glass door curtains on my 2002 350 Mariner. I have looked everywhere, but have had no luck finding either...

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August 13th, 2018, 4:32 am
carver chrome letters

Last post by Viper « August 9th, 2018, 7:03 pm
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by 6IX » August 9th, 2018, 6:59 am

Just bought a 1992 Carver Montego 528. It's missing a c and an a on one side. Can you get individual letters...or a set...

Frank, Toronto

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August 9th, 2018, 7:03 pm
New feature

Last post by bud37 « August 8th, 2018, 8:02 pm
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by SanJuanDreamer » July 5th, 2018, 11:35 pm

Well, the mechanic I hired installed a new feature, submersible.
I'm just plain pissed.... :censored:
The only thing that stopped it from...
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August 8th, 2018, 8:02 pm
Fuel Tank Vent

Last post by km1125 « August 8th, 2018, 10:22 am
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by grizer » August 7th, 2018, 3:05 pm

Hello, I recently had a problem where both of my fuel tank vents on the outside of the hull were completed plugged up (spider mess and dirt). I would...

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August 8th, 2018, 10:22 am
405 Aft Cabin AC Issues

Last post by Kendaukcat « August 8th, 2018, 8:06 am
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by Kendaukcat » July 17th, 2018, 7:42 am

Good Morning!

Let me preface this post by stating I am not a DYI guy. I am trying to do better, but history is not on my side as far as...
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August 8th, 2018, 8:06 am
Recessed light trim rings 350 Mariner

Last post by amanphoto « August 7th, 2018, 8:28 pm
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by anothernewb » October 12th, 2017, 11:07 pm

I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction to find suitable replacement trim rings for the recessed lighting on my 2000 350 Mariner....

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August 7th, 2018, 8:28 pm
1998 350 Mariner Bilge Location

Last post by mjk1040 « August 7th, 2018, 5:31 pm
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by grizer » August 7th, 2018, 3:01 pm

Hi, I have a 98 350 Mariner and cannot locate the "mid" bilge. Anyone know specifically where it is and how to access it? Owner's Manual...

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August 7th, 2018, 5:31 pm
Windless issue

Last post by 390Express « August 7th, 2018, 12:21 pm

by 390Express » August 7th, 2018, 12:21 pm

I should have taken pics of the model and the solenoids, but it was late, and hotter than hell up there.

I have power to the helm switch, and power...

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August 7th, 2018, 12:21 pm

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