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1998 Carver 400 CMY - Raw Water SeaCock Location

Last post by Viper « October 13th, 2019, 10:02 am
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by TheMissBToo » May 25th, 2019, 9:23 am

Hi - I have the drawing in the manual, but can't seem to find the raw water seacock. Ideas? Thx.

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October 13th, 2019, 10:02 am
Winterizing without Sea Strainers

Last post by Viper « October 12th, 2019, 10:18 pm
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by vineyardgray » October 20th, 2018, 3:50 pm

I thought I was smart and bought a Sea Flush funnel (seaflush.com) and now I see that there are no sea strainers on the raw water line coming into...
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October 12th, 2019, 10:18 pm
Patching Gelcoat

Last post by Viper « October 11th, 2019, 9:16 pm
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by audcarver » October 11th, 2019, 8:45 pm

1994 320 Voyager owner. Chipped my swim platform about the size of a silver dollar. Would like to repair before winter. Local repair shop has...

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October 11th, 2019, 9:16 pm
1977 Santa Cruz Window Seals

Last post by bud37 « October 7th, 2019, 6:16 pm
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by Hharperson » October 7th, 2019, 5:27 pm

Does any know what kind of window seals they used back then? I've looked all over the internet and can't match it. They are really tough rubber in a...

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October 7th, 2019, 6:16 pm
Replace ladder for stairs

Last post by Viper « October 1st, 2019, 9:10 pm
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by KTWilliams » September 30th, 2019, 10:36 am

I have a 1988 3807. I love this boat but we are getting older and now have 2 young puppies. I would like to replace stairs and add a stairs like is...

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October 1st, 2019, 9:10 pm
Good summer of boating

Last post by g36 « September 27th, 2019, 9:43 am
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by 1992330aftcabin » September 26th, 2019, 11:34 am

I bought my 92 330 aft cabin this year. When I purchased the boat we knew it needed love, over the summer we were able to give her the needed love...

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September 27th, 2019, 9:43 am
Window leak in aft cabin 1992 330

Last post by mjk1040 « September 26th, 2019, 6:04 am
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by 1992330aftcabin » August 21st, 2019, 6:26 pm

I have a water leak on the left side below the window, causing the fabric on the the wall to get wet in a hard rain. I think it’s a window leak any...

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September 26th, 2019, 6:04 am
Gas Cap Maintenance

Last post by km1125 « September 25th, 2019, 12:25 pm
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by Midnightsun » September 25th, 2019, 7:03 am

Just a reminder as many never think about this. Your gas cap has an o-ring on it that seals the tank and keeps rain/wash water out of your tank. I...

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September 25th, 2019, 12:25 pm
Advice on bottom paint???

Last post by VicB « September 24th, 2019, 1:42 pm
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by VicB » August 27th, 2019, 7:57 am

It’s time to get the bottom painted. I’ve read so much, I now have no idea what should be done. It’s a 1988 3807. I currently have no interest in it...

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September 24th, 2019, 1:42 pm
Power Steering Issues

Last post by tomschauer « September 23rd, 2019, 11:46 pm
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by toesford » September 21st, 2019, 3:50 pm

New to Forum: I purchased a 1989 2557 Montego two years ago. I have been "slowly" refurbishing her. She has a 5.7 litre Mercruiser with...

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September 23rd, 2019, 11:46 pm
sliding door lock

Last post by tjh408 « September 21st, 2019, 9:09 pm
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by tjh408 » September 7th, 2019, 7:54 pm

I am trying to get keys for the locks on our 360 Sport Sedan. So far no luck matching the key blank? At least we have one key.

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September 21st, 2019, 9:09 pm
Gas overflow - Fuel Vent On Montego Midcabin Clogged?

Last post by Viper « September 18th, 2019, 8:44 pm
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by NashvilleMartini » May 20th, 2018, 12:15 am

I went to the dock to fill up but we could not get more than a few gallons pumped into a 3/4 empty tank. Even the slightest amount of gas pumped in...
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September 18th, 2019, 8:44 pm
Head exhaust blower

Last post by Tim « September 17th, 2019, 9:55 pm
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by Rsussman619 » September 16th, 2019, 6:26 pm

Help please. I have a 1999 voyager 450

The Exhaust fan in the master state room head has stopped working and needs to be replaced. Does anyone have...

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September 17th, 2019, 9:55 pm
Replacment vinyl stripes

Last post by bud37 « September 14th, 2019, 8:23 am
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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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September 14th, 2019, 8:23 am
Funky Underside of Radar Arch

Last post by km1125 « September 11th, 2019, 12:44 pm
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by denpooch » September 10th, 2019, 7:40 pm

Hey Guys. I could use your advise on this issue with cracking around the lighting fixtures on the underside of the radar arch.
There are four...

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September 11th, 2019, 12:44 pm
carver 396 rain leak aft deck hard top at arch joint

Last post by jwcyacht « September 9th, 2019, 10:52 am
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by jwcyacht » September 9th, 2019, 9:27 am

carver 2002 396 rain water leak
How do i fix rain water traveling down onto aft deck from hard top. This leak is a design flaw, it is where the aft...

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September 9th, 2019, 10:52 am
Windlass

Last post by pepmyster « September 9th, 2019, 6:38 am
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by Viper » June 18th, 2018, 1:15 pm

Is it labouring or slipping? A loose clutch will make it seem like it's not working properly. If that's okay, you need to rule out a possible lack of...
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September 9th, 2019, 6:38 am
Fridge Maintenance

Last post by bud37 « September 6th, 2019, 2:32 pm
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by Midnightsun » September 5th, 2019, 4:37 am

Our boat came with a Nova Kool side by side fridge freezer which we really like however my wife noticed it does not cool as well as it first did when...

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September 6th, 2019, 2:32 pm
clear water pump line

Last post by Viper « September 6th, 2019, 7:58 am
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by drmax » September 1st, 2019, 7:34 am

32' aft cabin.....
Heard an odd noise from friends boat yesterday. In front of the left engine, on the floor lays a pump. There is a clear line, may...

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September 6th, 2019, 7:58 am
2001 Carver 396 Prop size?

Last post by mjk1040 « September 2nd, 2019, 7:35 pm
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by cliff36909 » September 2nd, 2019, 5:49 pm

Hello All:

I'm in the process of purchasing a 2001, 396 with the Cummins 6BTA-5.9-M3 370 hp (821 hours). Can anyone with the same boat tell me what...

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September 2nd, 2019, 7:35 pm
Spongy spot on the bow

Last post by boat36forfun « September 2nd, 2019, 7:20 pm
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by boat36forfun » August 28th, 2019, 9:09 pm

I have a 18" x 36" spongy area on the bow of my 36 Mariner. It has been that way for 10 years and has not changed but it is the only flaw...

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September 2nd, 2019, 7:20 pm
Carver 350 engine meter

Last post by Viper « September 2nd, 2019, 9:08 am
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by Blake » August 3rd, 2018, 1:02 pm

greetings,

I have an issue with my starboard and port engine hour meters not keeping accurate hours. According to the meter, I have added 29 hours...
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September 2nd, 2019, 9:08 am
Glendinning Engine Synchronizer

Last post by jmm48m60 « September 1st, 2019, 12:08 pm
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by Tomb266 » January 20th, 2019, 6:26 pm

On my 1991 Carver 430 cockpit MY the surveyor noted a line item for the engine synchronizer. I have never used it, but while tracking down a blow...

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September 1st, 2019, 12:08 pm
Funky rode locker

Last post by Viper « September 1st, 2019, 7:30 am
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by vineyardgray » August 30th, 2019, 8:03 pm

There's a rank stank emanating from this here rode locker. This wouldn't be so bad except it is in my sleeping quarters and thus the emitted funk...

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September 1st, 2019, 7:30 am
1993 Carver Voyager 350

Last post by macintob « August 30th, 2019, 8:41 am
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by LEShaw1956 » May 3rd, 2019, 2:41 pm

Hi,
I plan to replace the cabin and stateroom carpet and wondered if there are recommendations of material to use? We have been thinking about...

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August 30th, 2019, 8:41 am

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