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Power Steering Leak - can't find the source

Last post by Viper « July 31st, 2022, 2:22 pm
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by justinjamesdean » July 31st, 2022, 12:14 pm

I have a 7.4 mercruiser in my Carver 280. It's been leaking power steering fluid (A LOT) and I can't seem to find where it's coming from. Saw some...

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July 31st, 2022, 2:22 pm
Port engine stalls while running after a while

Last post by SGI390 « July 31st, 2022, 9:09 am
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by Ctmangrum » May 7th, 2022, 3:08 pm

So ive been running my boat in open water last few days and for an unknown reason will just shut off. Doesn't get hot, oil pressure looks norm, has...
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July 31st, 2022, 9:09 am
Favorite/best parts source?

Last post by Midnightsun « July 29th, 2022, 7:12 pm
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by DoubleTrouble71 » July 27th, 2022, 5:57 pm

Just curious on everyone's favorite parts source or those that are the most reliable, good price etc. Certainly for basic maintenance items...

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July 29th, 2022, 7:12 pm
Do you recognize these rudder shaft seals?

Last post by KyleR « July 29th, 2022, 1:42 pm
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by KyleR » July 28th, 2022, 1:15 pm

Upon investigation, I found a small leak from both the port and starboard rudder shaft seals. They appear to be some kind of dripless seal since...

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July 29th, 2022, 1:42 pm
Engine Alarm Help!

Last post by Midnightsun « July 28th, 2022, 9:09 am
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by Batwing » July 19th, 2022, 7:14 pm

Hi All,
I own a 1999 Carver 350 Mariner with twin Mercruiser 5.7 Mercruiser 350 Mag Mpi engines. My port side engine has an engine alarm that starts...

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July 28th, 2022, 9:09 am
Sea Deck

Last post by pepmyster « July 27th, 2022, 3:32 pm
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by pepmyster » July 27th, 2022, 3:09 pm

Well, Let me tell you. We bought our Carver and the previous owner had Sea Deck installed. Looked really good till now. The swim platform is all...

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July 27th, 2022, 3:32 pm
2003 396 ShorePower

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by 650Guy » July 26th, 2022, 8:52 am

Ok, so I have a question for all you 396'ers out there.

My boat is equipped with TWIN 50amp/125v receptacles at the boat. and from looking at the...
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July 27th, 2022, 2:34 pm
Fuse holder replacement

Last post by Capt'n CRUNCH! « July 26th, 2022, 5:30 pm
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by Ctmangrum » April 8th, 2022, 10:13 am

Anyone ever replace just the fuse holder on a 2896 mariner electrical panel? I want to replace a few that are very difficult to open and close. Also,...

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July 26th, 2022, 5:30 pm
Teak Boarding steps

Last post by Capt'n CRUNCH! « July 26th, 2022, 5:24 pm
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by KandJ72 » July 6th, 2022, 9:43 am

Wondering if anyone knows of a source for 20L x 4 1/2W Teak Boarding steps, we have a few beyond re-teaking, all I can find so far is 15"....
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July 26th, 2022, 5:24 pm
3607 (and others) carpeted ceiling and walls

Last post by Capt'n CRUNCH! « July 26th, 2022, 5:21 pm
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by bubmobile » July 23rd, 2022, 2:25 pm

Sharing the fact that my 5 year search to find something to remove back streak from interior ceiling and wall carpeted surfaces has ended. Hydrogen...

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July 26th, 2022, 5:21 pm
Best way to clean soot from the transom

Last post by 650Guy « July 26th, 2022, 8:36 am
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by rfverdery » July 7th, 2022, 2:03 pm

After 900 miles the transom is very dirty with soot. We rinsed it every night but it seems as if it is embedded in the gel coat. Tried simple green...

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July 26th, 2022, 8:36 am
Sea cock handle broke. Now what?

Last post by Batwing « July 25th, 2022, 4:33 pm
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by Batwing » July 19th, 2022, 7:27 pm

I have a 1999 Carver 350 Mariner with twin engines and my Starboard side seacock for my water inlet froze open. After several alternative steps to...
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July 25th, 2022, 4:33 pm
WIFI on boat, REDUNDANT question

Last post by g36 « July 24th, 2022, 11:37 am
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by tonyiiiafl » July 24th, 2022, 6:50 am

Due to dumbness, had to replace our 32” TV. Had a Roku, wasn’t a real fan of it, so got a VIZIO. Nice unit. However, our wifi here at the marina...

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July 24th, 2022, 11:37 am
Anchor chain buckling in hold

Last post by Viper « July 22nd, 2022, 4:21 pm
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by Barb » July 22nd, 2022, 9:45 am

Hello, I have a Carver 356 aft cabin with 100 ft of anchor chain. occasionally the chain piles incorrectly in the hold, (buckling) and I'm unable to...

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July 22nd, 2022, 4:21 pm
Carver C37 Black top maintenance?

Last post by bud37 « July 22nd, 2022, 11:32 am
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by tony1b2000 » July 21st, 2022, 8:17 pm

Hello,

I have a 2020 C37 with a black roof. Not sure why they did it in Black. Looks nice, but gets very hot in the sun.
Is it painted or black...

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July 22nd, 2022, 11:32 am
No start Alarm Spark or fuel at start

Last post by bud37 « July 21st, 2022, 10:02 am
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by Postmaan » July 20th, 2022, 10:10 pm

1996 Carver 355. Engine quit after cruising for 30 min with no negative indications. Will not start now. Do not get the ding ding alarm when I turn...

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July 21st, 2022, 10:02 am
Breaker Replacement

Last post by Postmaan « July 20th, 2022, 10:00 pm
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by Postmaan » May 10th, 2022, 4:16 pm

My AC #2 on a Carver 355 keeps tripping the breaker switch. Does anyone know how to replace the breaker? Looks easy but not completely sure.

Thanks

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July 20th, 2022, 10:00 pm
12 volt verses 120 volt?

Last post by Georgeviking « July 18th, 2022, 12:27 pm
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by VicB » July 17th, 2022, 12:37 pm

Would love to hear y’all’s thoughts. I have an older Norcold 120/12volt refrigerator. Would it be better to buy another 120/12volt fridge OR buy a...

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July 18th, 2022, 12:27 pm
1981 3007 - Replacement sliding window

Last post by km1125 « July 18th, 2022, 8:18 am
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by CaVaBien » July 18th, 2022, 7:58 am

Hi!

I'm wondering if anyone would know where to obtain a replacement port-side sliding window for our 1981 3007. It looks like someone knocked off...

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July 18th, 2022, 8:18 am
Hynautic to Hydraulic fittings for autopilot

Last post by Merkinbrumsky « July 16th, 2022, 10:03 am

by Merkinbrumsky » July 16th, 2022, 10:03 am

Seriously thinking about adding an autopilot at some point in the near future. I have the original 5/16” od vinyl hynautic steering lines and...

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July 16th, 2022, 10:03 am
Hynautic H-50 helm leaking & unknown pump

Last post by Merkinbrumsky « July 14th, 2022, 2:00 pm
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by Merkinbrumsky » July 11th, 2022, 10:35 am

So I have a 1985 Carver Voyager 28 I bought last summer. This weekend the fly bridge helm started spitting steering fluid out onto the dash panel....

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July 14th, 2022, 2:00 pm
Replacment vinyl stripes

Last post by km1125 « July 13th, 2022, 1:39 pm
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by Cliffm » December 20th, 2018, 10:15 am

Anyone replaced their vinyl stripes? P.O. (first or second?) have removed much of the factory stripes from our 2006 Carver 36 MY. I've found some...
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July 13th, 2022, 1:39 pm
2002 396 swim platform spongy

Last post by Merkinbrumsky « July 13th, 2022, 8:19 am
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by KyleR » July 9th, 2022, 10:45 am

Hi everyone - new member and first time posting. Our offer was accepted and we are scheduled for survey/haul-out in a couple of weeks on a 2002 396....

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July 13th, 2022, 8:19 am
Riviera bilge issue - how to access?

Last post by waybomb « July 12th, 2022, 5:46 pm
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by SunsetSteve » July 11th, 2022, 7:41 am

As always, the manual no help. Fwd bilge (lowest point of bilges) will not drain unless I use a sump pump and drain hose. I thought there was no pump...

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July 12th, 2022, 5:46 pm
Potable water ending up in fore and aft bilge

Last post by SunsetSteve « July 11th, 2022, 7:33 am
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by Liveitwell » June 29th, 2022, 11:49 am

Filled potable water tank for first time this season after spring launch and the water is ending up in the fore and aft bilge. Is there a valve that...

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July 11th, 2022, 7:33 am

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