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Charcoal filter on holding tank vent

Last post by Agriman « June 2nd, 2022, 10:24 am
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by Agriman » June 1st, 2022, 4:03 pm

Can someone tell me if the 350 Mariner ever had a filter on the waste tank vent. After recommissioning last week I noticed a slight odor outside when...

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June 2nd, 2022, 10:24 am
Elbows / Risers

Last post by Petemait « June 2nd, 2022, 8:42 am
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by Capt Happy » March 22nd, 2022, 6:40 am

Good Day All,

Time for some preventive maintenance. Welcome any input on the best price/quality risers and elbows for the CM 350HT, V-8.
We are...

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June 2nd, 2022, 8:42 am
Caulking around windows

Last post by rfverdery « June 2nd, 2022, 2:20 am
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by rfverdery » May 19th, 2022, 9:48 pm

Recently purchased a 466. The caulking around all the front windshield is cracked and weathered. Anyone know the best product to use and the best way...

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June 2nd, 2022, 2:20 am
Informations about my Boat

Last post by waybomb « May 31st, 2022, 6:46 pm
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by Germanuser » May 31st, 2022, 10:45 am

Hey everyone,
i`m from Germany and interested by a Carver 540 Voyager built in 2001.
I heard from the excellent support of Carver to get...

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May 31st, 2022, 6:46 pm
1988, 3807 propeller issues

Last post by km1125 « May 31st, 2022, 12:27 pm
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by VicB » May 29th, 2022, 10:21 pm

I have a 88’ 3807. Rebuilt quadrajet carbs, electronic ignition, new plugs and timing verified last fall. 3 year old bottom job run only in North...
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May 31st, 2022, 12:27 pm
Gasoline in hull in carver Mariner 350

Last post by bud37 « May 29th, 2022, 9:56 am
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by Larschr66 » May 29th, 2022, 12:00 am

I suddenly had 3-4 gal gasoline mid ship in the hull by the holding tank area. I can not find where I can come from. Help.

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May 29th, 2022, 9:56 am
Air lock during initial launch - water pump

Last post by Viper « May 25th, 2022, 9:26 pm
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by Cooler » May 24th, 2022, 11:12 am

Trying to find out how common this is. 2nd season my water pump could not draw water during initial season launch. Disconnected hose at the...

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May 25th, 2022, 9:26 pm
Stern thruster

Last post by Macker54 « May 25th, 2022, 8:26 am

by Macker54 » May 25th, 2022, 8:26 am

Have a 2003 570 voyager model
Looking for info on stern thruster model number
It was a Volvo q11
Need to replace
Any help would be appreciated...

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May 25th, 2022, 8:26 am
white plastic push rivets

Last post by tonyiiiafl « May 23rd, 2022, 11:05 am
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by tonyiiiafl » May 21st, 2022, 7:58 pm

I have seen this mentioned a few times here. However, can’t find it! Where do you all get those LONG white plastic push reverts that hold the acrylic...

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May 23rd, 2022, 11:05 am
Griptide……..UGH!!!!!

Last post by tonyiiiafl « May 22nd, 2022, 7:29 pm

by tonyiiiafl » May 22nd, 2022, 7:29 pm

Well the Griptide was applied today. Not an easy task. I stepped in it and wore a lot. Taped it up and ripped off as much tape as I could where I...

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May 22nd, 2022, 7:29 pm
1995 Carver 325 aft cabin not getting on plane.

Last post by buster53 « May 20th, 2022, 1:54 pm
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by rbutler1959 » May 15th, 2022, 9:09 am

Motors are 350 crusaders with recently rebuilt carbs, manual says max rpm should be between 4000 and 4400 rpm. Refinished the hull with new antifoul...
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May 20th, 2022, 1:54 pm
SIGH>>>>>>>> Land lubber weekend

Last post by tonyiiiafl « May 20th, 2022, 7:25 am
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by tonyiiiafl » May 19th, 2022, 7:08 pm

Going to be a good weekend ad it will be spent on land. I am applying the new GripTide anti slip to cockpit and swim platform Saturday am as soon as...

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May 20th, 2022, 7:25 am
Key to Entry doors

Last post by Grafunkus « May 19th, 2022, 11:01 am
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by B4441 » May 18th, 2022, 9:08 pm

We just purchased a 1989 3607 and it didn't come with a key to the doors that lead to the interior of the boat. Does anyone know where we can get...

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May 19th, 2022, 11:01 am
Icer-ette

Last post by g36 « May 18th, 2022, 2:29 pm
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by 650Guy » May 18th, 2022, 9:08 am

Ok, so I'm sure everyone has had their fun with Icerett machines... well My Ice maker (Part # I34W) has quit.

Doesn't take a long search to find...

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May 18th, 2022, 2:29 pm
SeaStar hydraulic steering

Last post by Viper « May 16th, 2022, 7:21 pm
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by danclev » May 16th, 2022, 7:00 pm

Noticed my steering started feeling chunky then felt like I lost it altogether while underway at one point, then came back for me. Clearly the system...

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May 16th, 2022, 7:21 pm
Window weather stripping (Cat Whisker) replacement

Last post by Phrancus « May 16th, 2022, 2:22 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » September 6th, 2021, 8:21 pm

I contacted Taylor Made and no longer stocking the weather stripping for my 94 390CPMY. They sent me samples that I could try and match up. However,...
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May 16th, 2022, 2:22 pm
Adjusting RPM

Last post by bud37 « May 12th, 2022, 9:39 pm
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by ccanupii » May 12th, 2022, 7:22 pm

I have a 2003 Carver 444 with Volvo TAMD 63P A engines. The engine have 1400 hours on them the best I am able to come up with since the previous...

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May 12th, 2022, 9:39 pm
Head door locked

Last post by Phrancus « May 11th, 2022, 5:42 am
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by Lmancuso » May 10th, 2022, 3:32 pm

I accidentally locked the master stateroom head while I was cleaning and then shut the door. Any idea on how to unlock it from the outside? We have a...

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May 11th, 2022, 5:42 am
Helm Controls Labeling

Last post by Thelma Jean I « May 11th, 2022, 12:33 am
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by Thelma Jean I » May 9th, 2022, 12:10 am

Can anyone with a “95” Carver Santego 380 reply with a picture that has the panel labeled? Mine are completely faded.

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May 11th, 2022, 12:33 am
Need electrician

Last post by km1125 « May 10th, 2022, 9:05 am
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by edrabun » May 8th, 2022, 1:15 pm

Anyone know a boat electrician in Chattanooga. I want to install an inverter.

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May 10th, 2022, 9:05 am
Bilge Smells.....

Last post by tgebler « May 10th, 2022, 9:04 am
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by hkyplr18 » May 8th, 2022, 11:32 pm

I'm trying to remove a weird smell in my 3807 that I'm 95% sure is coming from the bilge. I can smell it strong when I open any cabinet under a sink...

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May 10th, 2022, 9:04 am
AB Switch for Coaxial cable

Last post by tomschauer « May 9th, 2022, 3:02 pm
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by BadBet » May 8th, 2022, 8:14 pm

Does anyone know where the AB Switch for the coaxial cable is on a 65' Marquis? We want to use the air antenna on the hardtop to watch digital...

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May 9th, 2022, 3:02 pm
Vertrifico Issue?

Last post by tonyiiiafl « May 9th, 2022, 2:35 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » May 8th, 2022, 8:10 pm

The Ventrifigo fridge has been awesome! Today when I opened the door, I saw the fridge temp at 40 and freezer at 27. I never saw it like this before,...

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May 9th, 2022, 2:35 pm
Water leak from bow_Carver 530

Last post by John_bgs « May 8th, 2022, 6:55 pm

by John_bgs » May 8th, 2022, 6:55 pm

Experiencing water leaking down from the topside at bow level.
Leak is related to rain or sea water spray_can be fresh or salted depending on.
Not...

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May 8th, 2022, 6:55 pm
small leak after spring lift in

Last post by km1125 « May 7th, 2022, 9:57 am
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by Liveitwell » May 5th, 2022, 7:40 pm

experiencing small leak not enough to activate bilge a gallon every couple of days namely mid port side even smaller amount bow bilge area. All...

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May 7th, 2022, 9:57 am

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