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Tune up

Last post by km1125 « May 4th, 2022, 11:58 am
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by Ctmangrum » April 30th, 2022, 9:32 pm

How often are you guys generally doing a full tune up? Not just changing the oil and fuel filters? Impellers, spark plugs, distributors, etc? Thanks

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May 4th, 2022, 11:58 am
SIDESHIFTER getting closer to reality

Last post by tonyiiiafl « May 3rd, 2022, 11:12 am
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by tonyiiiafl » May 1st, 2022, 5:41 pm

Today I found a space under the forward berth to hold the two batteries for the Sideshifter. Only a 4’ cable run. I am going to use one of the...

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May 3rd, 2022, 11:12 am
Remove exhaust elbow on 325 Aft Cabin

Last post by Viper « May 1st, 2022, 8:36 am
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by Thekaj » March 26th, 2022, 7:19 pm

Hello. I’ve removed and replaced 3 of the 4 exhaust elbows on the Crusader 350XLs in our 95 325 Aft Cabin. The fourth, the one on the far port side,...
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May 1st, 2022, 8:36 am
Breaker Panel

Last post by C0ps « April 30th, 2022, 9:35 pm
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by C0ps » April 30th, 2022, 8:33 pm

I have a breaker labeled Halon. what is this for?

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April 30th, 2022, 9:35 pm
Propellers and shaft size for 2000 Carver 450

Last post by tomschauer « April 29th, 2022, 10:04 pm
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by dtlag » April 26th, 2022, 10:37 pm

Hello,

Does anyone know the propeller and shaft size for a 2000 Carver 450 with Cummins 330 engines?

Also if you know of any used props please let...

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April 29th, 2022, 10:04 pm
Virtrifigo is complete

Last post by tonyiiiafl « April 28th, 2022, 5:20 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » April 23rd, 2022, 6:26 pm

Admiral and I completed the Virtrifigo installation today. You may remember that it would not go all the way ito the cabinet due to the humongous...

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April 28th, 2022, 5:20 pm
Norcold replacement?

Last post by MichaelOKC « April 28th, 2022, 9:12 am
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by megbert » March 31st, 2022, 8:53 pm

My refrigerator has bit the dust, a Norcold DE 561 on my 1997 32' Voyager. The easy replacement a Norcold DE 0061 has less than stellular reviews,...
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April 28th, 2022, 9:12 am
mystery control at helm, Carver 396 (2002)

Last post by dennismsimon « April 28th, 2022, 8:23 am
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by dennismsimon » April 27th, 2022, 9:45 am

Does anyone know what this "control" is at the helm unknown control switch.png Under contract to buy this boat. Contingencies not yet...

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April 28th, 2022, 8:23 am
355 aft Masthead Light

Last post by km1125 « April 27th, 2022, 8:57 am
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by Gbb355 » April 7th, 2022, 2:49 pm

It would sound so simple, but running out of luck. I am in need to preface the masthead light on my newly acquired 355 Aft Cabin. The previous owner...

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April 27th, 2022, 8:57 am
Sideshifter Thruster

Last post by tonyiiiafl « April 26th, 2022, 3:27 am
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by tonyiiiafl » April 21st, 2022, 7:41 pm

I have the exterior hardware for the Sideshifter installed. However, since I am placing the batteries under the dinette, the cables are not heavy...

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April 26th, 2022, 3:27 am
Launch (maybe sunk almost?)

Last post by tomschauer « April 24th, 2022, 10:34 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » April 23rd, 2022, 5:08 am

Never even got the thruster tested or wired up. Another project for next weekend.

Arrived at marina storage yard and she was on the travel lift....

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April 24th, 2022, 10:34 pm
Steering hydraulics, play

Last post by km1125 « April 23rd, 2022, 8:53 am
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by Phrancus » April 20th, 2022, 4:23 pm

Our 1992 26/28 fly has below and top steering. One engine has a hydraulic steering pump with a reservoir. USA text on it so I suppose it is original...

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April 23rd, 2022, 8:53 am
530 Engine room venting

Last post by Viper « April 20th, 2022, 4:11 pm
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by aussie530carver » April 19th, 2022, 8:53 pm

Hi all i have a 1999 Carver 530 and on a long run on the Easter weekend i went down to check on the engines whilst under way and noticed it was as...

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April 20th, 2022, 4:11 pm
Powered engine room hatches, request for pics

Last post by Phrancus « April 20th, 2022, 1:22 am
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by Phrancus » April 19th, 2022, 3:19 pm

More often than I like I need to acces the engine room of our 26fly/28command. The hatches lift sideways and along their track there are hinges from...

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April 20th, 2022, 1:22 am
Ventrifigo

Last post by bud37 « April 18th, 2022, 7:58 am
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by tonyiiiafl » April 18th, 2022, 6:58 am

Tried finishing up the Ventrifigo swap out. Installed the mounting flange and slid it into place. However, my fears came true. The wire bunch at the...

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April 18th, 2022, 7:58 am
1982 carver 3007 aft prop shaftt diameter

Last post by thunderbay2tracker « April 17th, 2022, 4:32 pm
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by thunderbay2tracker » April 16th, 2022, 10:29 pm

good evening I'm looking to see if someone can tell me the prop shaft diameter on my 1982 carver 3007 aft. I'm currently away from my boat its a hour...

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April 17th, 2022, 4:32 pm
Mercruiser 233 Overheating

Last post by km1125 « April 17th, 2022, 12:10 pm
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by Ctmangrum » April 16th, 2022, 10:03 pm

My 1976 mercruiser 233 overheats at rpm when i run it with the plunger while its on the hard. Anyone else have that issue just when using the...

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April 17th, 2022, 12:10 pm
2000 450 Voyager Needs

Last post by TruckerTim « April 16th, 2022, 4:06 pm
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by TruckerTim » April 15th, 2022, 10:11 pm

In process of purchasing a 2000 450 Voyager and need a few items.

1) Needs a full helm/flybridge cover. The snaps are in place around the helm but...

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April 16th, 2022, 4:06 pm
Ventrifigo

Last post by tonyiiiafl « April 14th, 2022, 8:11 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » April 14th, 2022, 7:30 pm

Yesterday was OUT WITH THE NORCOLD, IN WITH THE VENTRIFIGO day. Anyone who says it will ‘slide right out and slide right in is in LA La land. Got the...

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April 14th, 2022, 8:11 pm
1997 325 Aft cabin plastic pop rivets

Last post by Viper « April 14th, 2022, 7:04 am
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by gwhynot » April 13th, 2022, 6:45 am

Good morning,
On the rear deck there are plastic panels, and they seem to be held in by a plastic pop rivet mine are corroded and some are missing...

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April 14th, 2022, 7:04 am
Leaking Portholes 2000 396

Last post by RussL « April 13th, 2022, 2:34 pm
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by RussL » August 24th, 2020, 5:38 pm

I just picked up my "new to me" 396 Carver! Runs well, and is in reasonably good condition throughout with the exception of a couple thing...
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April 13th, 2022, 2:34 pm
stuck thru hulls

Last post by km1125 « April 10th, 2022, 8:45 pm
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by bud37 » September 5th, 2016, 7:23 pm

Anyone got any tips for loosening up quarter turn thru hull valves....seems both engines and genny were not exercised and are now stuck wide open. I...
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April 10th, 2022, 8:45 pm
Carver Salon Table/Bed Conversion Issue

Last post by Erntster « April 7th, 2022, 9:54 pm
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by Batwing » March 19th, 2022, 1:05 pm

Hello,
I'm looking for some guidance to the salon table dropping down for the cushions to fit as a sleeping area on my Carver 350. Can you provide...

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April 7th, 2022, 9:54 pm
Seat cushion Folding Leg replacement

Last post by Batwing « April 7th, 2022, 7:51 pm
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by Batwing » March 19th, 2022, 1:08 pm

Hey All,
I have a 98 Carver 350 Mariner. In the salon on the starboard side of boat I have cushions that pull out with folding legs attached below so...

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April 7th, 2022, 7:51 pm
De-Scaling Heat Exchangers

Last post by vineyardgray « April 6th, 2022, 11:27 am
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by vineyardgray » March 30th, 2022, 4:07 pm

Hello All;

Has anyone used a circulating pump system to run de-scaling solution through their heat exchangers to improve efficiency?

I have a...
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April 6th, 2022, 11:27 am

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