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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
Carver 530 EDC control panel

Last post by TruckerTim « July 7th, 2022, 9:55 am
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by kkochner » April 21st, 2021, 1:06 pm

Would anyone have or know where I could get the attached EDC control panel? Thanks so much...any help greatly appreciated!!!
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July 7th, 2022, 9:55 am
Bridge enclosure

Last post by tonyiiiafl « July 6th, 2022, 8:42 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » June 27th, 2021, 7:32 pm

NEW bridge enclosure being installed tomorrow! EEEKKKKKK!!!!

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July 6th, 2022, 8:42 pm
How to adjust throttle and direction levers?

Last post by Phrancus « July 3rd, 2022, 10:55 am
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by Phrancus » March 4th, 2021, 10:05 am

My 92 280 sedan has throttle levers on the bridge and inside, these are different types. The ones up top need adjusting: one drops by itself and the...
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July 3rd, 2022, 10:55 am
Winch dismantling problem

Last post by Phrancus « July 3rd, 2022, 10:47 am
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by Phrancus » June 17th, 2022, 6:27 am

So I finally got to the winch. It turns both ways so the motor and the gearbox are ok. What is not ok is that I could not lock the clutch, so the...

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July 3rd, 2022, 10:47 am
Dock line silencing

Last post by tomschauer « July 2nd, 2022, 12:47 am
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by tonyiiiafl » June 19th, 2022, 7:04 am

We spent a rough night aboard last night. Was pretty stormy. The only issue was the noise of the dock lines. Any ideas or solutions to silencing...
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July 2nd, 2022, 12:47 am
2005 Marner Stern Access Doors

Last post by denpooch « June 29th, 2022, 8:27 pm
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by denpooch » June 27th, 2022, 4:11 pm

Hello Folks,

Last week I was in a hurry to get to a bridge opening and unfortunately left the dock whist still plugged in. I broke the starboard...

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Last post by denpooch View the latest post
June 29th, 2022, 8:27 pm
Malber Washer Replacement

Last post by glynnalan « June 27th, 2022, 11:40 am
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by dave907 » December 19th, 2021, 8:01 pm

All:

I thought I would share this in case it can help someone else out in the future.

I recently purchased a 530 Voyager Pilothouse. About a month...

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June 27th, 2022, 11:40 am

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