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Shaft Packing Leak?

Last post by Cooler « January 17th, 2019, 8:46 pm
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by VicB » January 15th, 2019, 8:20 am

I have an 88' 3807 with twin Crusaders. As I am new to having a boat like this, i have been crawling over her almost every weekend, trying to get...

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January 17th, 2019, 8:46 pm
86 3207 Bilge blower

Last post by Viper « January 13th, 2019, 11:22 am
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by ataylor233 » January 12th, 2019, 8:23 pm

does anybody know what size the blower is id have to go to the boat to find out i need to order a replacement... dont know what size the duck work is.

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January 13th, 2019, 11:22 am
Sun Pads

Last post by Cooler « January 12th, 2019, 2:24 pm
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by Viper » December 19th, 2018, 11:17 am

If you want an OEM replacement, contact Anthony Keats Marine in Wheatley Ontario and talk to Pete......

I'm sure there are sources in the US too.
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January 12th, 2019, 2:24 pm
10 month old batterys dead

Last post by SplashyLady « January 10th, 2019, 4:20 pm
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by Huckleberry » January 4th, 2019, 12:21 am

This boat is ruining boating for me . :censored:
New house and starting batteries in our 44 cpmy , Feb. 2018 in TN .
Took 3 months to get it here to...
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January 10th, 2019, 4:20 pm
What Spring Projects are you Planning

Last post by tomschauer « January 7th, 2019, 11:46 pm
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by denpooch » January 2nd, 2019, 10:40 am

Hi Folks and Happy New Year. Like many of you my thoughts are turning to Spring Boating and potential upgrades and projects. I think it might be...
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January 7th, 2019, 11:46 pm
Exhaust Hose

Last post by mjk1040 « January 7th, 2019, 5:25 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » January 4th, 2019, 8:10 pm

1994 390 CPMY with 454’s. How do you know when to replace the exhaust hose? Mine is still pliable, but a lot of cracks on the outer part of the hose....

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January 7th, 2019, 5:25 pm
2005 444 CPMY fuel guages

Last post by Huckleberry « January 4th, 2019, 12:31 am
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by extraextra » October 18th, 2018, 9:46 am

At the helm there are 4 fuel gauges representing the 4 fuel tanks. 2 are on the dash gauges and 2 are above the "regular gauges" and are...

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January 4th, 2019, 12:31 am
Antifreeze or just drain?

Last post by mjk1040 « December 31st, 2018, 7:14 am
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by VicB » December 30th, 2018, 9:38 am

I know the debate is probably older than I am, but it’s pertinent to me, cause now I’m talking about my boat. I’ve got two raw water cooled Crusaders...

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December 31st, 2018, 7:14 am
Carver 3207 Exhaust Hose

Last post by km1125 « December 29th, 2018, 8:25 pm
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by ataylor233 » December 24th, 2018, 7:39 am

While Removing the Aft cabin Carpet the other day i noticed on the Port side bed platform that it was wet near the bottom. not exactly sure why so i...
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December 29th, 2018, 8:25 pm
2001 mariner curtains and salon panels / cloth

Last post by AaHubb « December 27th, 2018, 10:16 am
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by Salmansaif » December 25th, 2018, 11:34 pm

hi - does anyone know how to remove the side panels that are upholstered with patterned fabric so they can be re upholstered. I recently bought my...

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December 27th, 2018, 10:16 am
Noob? What is the First Mate Switch For

Last post by Cooler « December 25th, 2018, 1:52 pm
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by Sadey » October 5th, 2018, 8:28 am

New to me 2003 356. What is the First Mate system? I have a switch under the step at the battery switch panel labeled First Mate which is off since I...
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December 25th, 2018, 1:52 pm
Replacing Bomar deck hatch

Last post by Viper « December 18th, 2018, 10:09 am
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by FM28 » December 15th, 2018, 11:49 am

The forward deck hatch on my 1987 3607 (in the V-berth) needs to be replaced; the parts person at Marquis gave me a Bomar p/n that Bomar/Pompanette...

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December 18th, 2018, 10:09 am
2000 C530 Bilge Blowers

Last post by Cooler « December 12th, 2018, 5:36 pm
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by CaptFred » December 12th, 2018, 2:50 am

I inspected my bilge blowers today - on the C530 there are a total of 4 - 2 each port and starboard. With the ignition key "on" I noticed...

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December 12th, 2018, 5:36 pm
Voyager 570 Props

Last post by Alaska 530 Voyager « December 10th, 2018, 3:47 pm
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by voy570ager » May 1st, 2018, 4:05 pm

Hey guys,

Just had a sand bar come at me at 25kts and ground my boat. I didn't see it coming. yes ha ha

My props have been worked a lot and I may...
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December 10th, 2018, 3:47 pm
Winterizing to leave in water

Last post by ScubaPete « November 26th, 2018, 2:00 pm
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by VicB » November 23rd, 2018, 9:17 am

Question for a newbie with a 3807,
In north Alabama water temp would rarely if ever get below freezing, except maybe a little thin surface ice during...

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November 26th, 2018, 2:00 pm
Best Wax & Procedure

Last post by Rich W « November 25th, 2018, 12:03 pm
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by grizer » September 30th, 2018, 8:41 am

Hey all, I have a picky question. I clean, polish and wax my boat myself and hit it hard in the offseason. My boat generally looks GREAT in May but...
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Last post by Rich W View the latest post
November 25th, 2018, 12:03 pm
444 / 396 enclosed aft deck drain scuppers

Last post by Peter « November 20th, 2018, 2:53 pm
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by extraextra » November 20th, 2018, 7:57 am

On the aft enclosed deck of my 444 there are 2 drain scuppers. (they maybe there on a 396 also) They are in the rear of the deck, one in each corner....

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November 20th, 2018, 2:53 pm
Carver Mariner 350 Bed mattress issues

Last post by Bentone23 « November 18th, 2018, 11:06 pm
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by amanphoto » September 24th, 2018, 10:37 am

So here is the problem. The bed in my 1999 Carver Mariner 350 sucks - well, the mattress sucks. The shape and position against the wall sucks too,...

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November 18th, 2018, 11:06 pm
Reupholstery

Last post by mbenner « November 16th, 2018, 10:08 pm
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by mbenner » November 15th, 2018, 12:54 pm

Part of the refurbishment of The Black Rose will be reupholstering her exterior and interior seating. If anyone has had experience (good or bad) in...

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Last post by mbenner View the latest post
November 16th, 2018, 10:08 pm
Boat’s Name Removal

Last post by Cooler « November 15th, 2018, 6:25 pm
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by Sadey » October 18th, 2018, 7:01 am

As part of the renaming ceremony for our new boat we have to remove the painted name on the stern. I’ve seen a video using EZ OFF oven cleaner. What...

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Last post by Cooler View the latest post
November 15th, 2018, 6:25 pm
1995 Carver 325 Propeller shaft size and zincs advice

Last post by Cooler « November 12th, 2018, 7:54 pm
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by Red Sky » November 11th, 2018, 9:08 pm

Carver 325 -Should I have zincs on my propeller shafts? what is the shaft size 1.5 inch? I do have a transom zinc. Any advice is appreciated. I have...

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November 12th, 2018, 7:54 pm
Fuel Sender/FLoat Leaking

Last post by km1125 « November 10th, 2018, 10:33 am
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by ronmar » September 12th, 2018, 10:03 am

I have been getting fuel smells in my boat, and replacing fuel fill hoses and vent hoses. In the process I found my fuel sender/floats are leaking on...

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November 10th, 2018, 10:33 am
Salon blinds

Last post by Bentone23 « November 10th, 2018, 1:33 am
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by Chance Encounter » February 4th, 2018, 4:20 pm

I am looking for a supplier for the 53' Voyager Pilothouse replacement blinds. Pulling my hair out. Carver no longer supplies them. Any suggestions...
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November 10th, 2018, 1:33 am
Vacuflush help and advise

Last post by Bentone23 « November 10th, 2018, 1:27 am
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by denpooch » May 3rd, 2018, 6:56 pm

Hey folks.
I did the 'shake down' cruise today and she is running great. I have my fingers crossed for the season.
However, two things did come up...

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November 10th, 2018, 1:27 am
Diameter Dock Lines?

Last post by Bentone23 « November 10th, 2018, 12:59 am
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by RickieT » June 17th, 2018, 5:12 pm

Had a question...I have a 350 Mariner and need to replace my transient dock lines for bow & stern...so 4 are needed. General consensus for length...

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November 10th, 2018, 12:59 am

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