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Transom Box Locks

Last post by tomschauer « December 2nd, 2021, 10:03 pm
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by gmac98004 » November 27th, 2021, 5:55 pm

Hi Everyone,

This lock on my 355 transom box was corroded and wouldn't lock. Cam was frozen and I broke it off.

So............3 weeks ago,...

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December 2nd, 2021, 10:03 pm
Bow Thruster Started up on its own!

Last post by Njlarry « December 1st, 2021, 4:07 pm
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by Cricket » October 2nd, 2020, 9:09 pm

Hi Folks,

I have a 2003 530 Voyager. I live on the boat on and off. A couple weeks ago I was awoken in the middle of the night to the bow thruster...

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December 1st, 2021, 4:07 pm
Engine room access stairs

Last post by Viper « December 1st, 2021, 7:13 am
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by KnotSure » November 28th, 2021, 12:27 am

Anybody ever repair/replace the stairs that you lift to access your engine space (in my case, forward of salon)? Mine have been pretty Frankensteined...

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December 1st, 2021, 7:13 am
355 Aft Cabin Rudder Packing Nut Access

Last post by gmac98004 « November 26th, 2021, 12:59 pm
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by gmac98004 » August 5th, 2021, 12:55 pm

Hi Gang,

I’ve been tracking all of the “Rudder Packing” and “Water in Bilge” threads that have been posted over the last few years.

I have a 1998...

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November 26th, 2021, 12:59 pm
bow thruster

Last post by tonyiiiafl « November 26th, 2021, 9:49 am
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by tonyiiiafl » November 25th, 2021, 2:55 pm

Has anyone used one of these ? Looks good.but…………
1994 390CPMY

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November 26th, 2021, 9:49 am
Stabilizers

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by pepmyster » November 23rd, 2021, 6:23 am

Just saw this video, interesting.....

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November 23rd, 2021, 6:23 am
Slider gasket.

Last post by Viper « November 22nd, 2021, 9:00 pm
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by mjmason1 » October 17th, 2021, 9:29 pm

The gasket on the outside of our slider has deteriorated to the point of if you touch it your hands get black. Any ideas how to deal with that?

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November 22nd, 2021, 9:00 pm
466 side window

Last post by Beufort « November 19th, 2021, 6:02 pm
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by ems05#05 » November 16th, 2021, 10:44 am

forward side window on stbd deck is pulling away,will have to remove and reseal , the glass is is made of lexan . any idea what type adhesiveshould...

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November 19th, 2021, 6:02 pm
Winter storage shrink wrap

Last post by Midnightsun « November 19th, 2021, 6:52 am
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by Liveitwell » September 30th, 2021, 11:55 am

1986 Carver 3607 to be stored outside in snow, if I support the Bridge covering with 2x4s and shrink wrap can I leave the full enclosure in place, I...
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November 19th, 2021, 6:52 am
455 Bunk Bed supports

Last post by KnotSure « November 14th, 2021, 11:51 pm
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by KnotSure » November 14th, 2021, 12:51 am

So among the many things I've discovered in my first month of ownership is that when the previous owner redid the flooring he evidently...

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November 14th, 2021, 11:51 pm
Bow railing

Last post by Butch « November 11th, 2021, 7:22 pm
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by Butch » November 10th, 2021, 8:02 pm

Looking for a bow railing for a 1990 Carver Santigo. Anyone have one or know where I might get one mine got wrecked and all bent up?8106561295

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November 11th, 2021, 7:22 pm
Fresh water pump.

Last post by buster53 « November 4th, 2021, 3:02 pm
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by Scott892 » October 30th, 2021, 4:57 pm

My fresh water tank pump filed. It was a Par Max Plus, 4GPM, 12amps, 15 amp fuse. The closest replacement I could find was a Jabsco Par Max, 4GPM, 10...

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November 4th, 2021, 3:02 pm
Access to Fwd Stbd Spring Cleat Nuts

Last post by plittle2005 « November 1st, 2021, 11:21 pm

by plittle2005 » November 1st, 2021, 11:21 pm

On my 1992 350 Aft Cabin, my cleat has loosened. Can anyone tell me how to access the inside nuts and backing plate of this cleat. I can find no...

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November 1st, 2021, 11:21 pm
mariner 360 waste tank

Last post by Scott892 « October 31st, 2021, 9:12 am
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by Scott892 » October 30th, 2021, 4:49 pm

I've noticed on my '07 360 mariner that the holding tank never empties. Always a few inches of liquid left in bottom. Any ideas what could be causing...

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October 31st, 2021, 9:12 am
Carver 355 Control cable replacement

Last post by @ftcabin355 « October 29th, 2021, 7:59 pm

by @ftcabin355 » October 29th, 2021, 7:59 pm

I just replaced my transmission control cables and wasn't able to find much information related to a Carver 355 aft cabin so I am providing what I...

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October 29th, 2021, 7:59 pm
Manual help

Last post by RichardSp « October 28th, 2021, 4:25 pm
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by RichardSp » October 26th, 2021, 3:47 pm

Hello, I'm a first time yacht buyer and just bought a 1988 carver 3607 aft cabin. It has some problems and I'm trying to find some sort of overhaul...

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October 28th, 2021, 4:25 pm
Refrigerator replacement

Last post by km1125 « October 25th, 2021, 10:37 am
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by tonyiiiafl » October 24th, 2021, 3:46 pm

I know we have been here a few times, but I am ready to replace the original 1994 Norcold 110V/12V fridge. A little rust, works good, but I am sure...

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October 25th, 2021, 10:37 am
Raw Water pump

Last post by tonyiiiafl « October 24th, 2021, 3:35 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » October 22nd, 2021, 7:31 pm

2 moths ago I replaced both raw water pumps (Gen V Merc 7.4 Carb) they have teh fuel pump mounted on top with new units. The starboard pumped “Ok”...

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October 24th, 2021, 3:35 pm
Carver Contact Information

Last post by uchu « October 22nd, 2021, 1:32 pm
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by lsmith146 » September 9th, 2021, 10:08 pm

Hi,
Does anyone know of an update on Carver's business status? I have tried to call and email them, emails are not returned and the both telephone...

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October 22nd, 2021, 1:32 pm
SIGH……..winterization!

Last post by bud37 « October 18th, 2021, 6:39 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » October 10th, 2021, 6:37 pm

Saturday we winterized the water systems and genset on the Holodeck. All went smooth, and now we await the word for the last ride up the Wareham...
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October 18th, 2021, 6:39 pm
Holding tank vent filters

Last post by mjmason1 « October 17th, 2021, 9:27 pm
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by ragreg » September 24th, 2021, 7:31 pm

Hi,

Does anyone know where the holding tank vent filters are located on a 2001 404? There are in the parts manual but I cannot seem to fine them on...

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October 17th, 2021, 9:27 pm
Stove

Last post by mjmason1 « October 17th, 2021, 9:24 pm
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by Chona » September 27th, 2021, 11:25 am

Hi everyone I am looking to replace the stove in my 1988 Carver 3607 aft cabin. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start looking we are in...

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October 17th, 2021, 9:24 pm
Diagnostic Port Location(?)-2003 Carver 396

Last post by Viper « October 17th, 2021, 9:53 am
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by Bootlegger137 » October 16th, 2021, 10:37 am

I am having issues with my Port engine on my 396. The engine (once started) runs rough at idle, oscillating between 700 and 1000 (Approx) RPMs,...

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October 17th, 2021, 9:53 am
Prop shaft removal.

Last post by Viper « October 10th, 2021, 10:27 pm
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by wingnut » September 25th, 2021, 9:04 pm

My boat was just hauled out for winter, now up on blocks till spring. I need to pull my port prop shaft to address a vibration. I am not quite able...
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October 10th, 2021, 10:27 pm
thru hull discharge unknown source

Last post by buster53 « October 8th, 2021, 8:39 pm
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by mitchellp » October 8th, 2021, 1:43 pm

Hi,
I was sitting on the flying bridge when I heard water running, being on a boat that can make one nervous, I found the source of the water - it...

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October 8th, 2021, 8:39 pm

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