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Interlux bright side paint match 1989 Carver 36

Last post by Gorwal « August 10th, 2021, 5:41 pm

by Gorwal » August 10th, 2021, 5:41 pm

Hello.
I have recently purchased a Carver 36 1989 that had some deck delamination. I have repaired the problem areas but am having a little problem...

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August 10th, 2021, 5:41 pm
ac Freon refill

Last post by pepmyster « August 9th, 2021, 6:21 am
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by pepmyster » July 26th, 2021, 1:44 pm

Hello to all!!!!! I had a problem which was answered to the cause of one of my ac units frosting up. The logical solution was that it was low on...
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August 9th, 2021, 6:21 am
2000 450 Voyager Head vent fans

Last post by Icango560 « August 8th, 2021, 5:26 pm
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by dkslange » March 15th, 2016, 11:22 am

I have recently purchased a 2000 450 Voyager with neither the guest head ventilation fan, nor the master head ventilation fan working. I have done...

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August 8th, 2021, 5:26 pm
1988 Carver 3867 Santego

Last post by ColRon « August 5th, 2021, 8:15 pm
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by lsmith146 » August 2nd, 2021, 10:17 pm

I am looking to find what series the portlight are on my boat. I am looking to replace the and any help would be graetly appreciated.

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August 5th, 2021, 8:15 pm
3607 rudder removal

Last post by km1125 « August 5th, 2021, 8:43 am
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by chiroman24 » November 14th, 2017, 9:33 pm

I recently purchased a 3607 and I need to remove a bent rudder for repair. two questions......

1) Do I just remove the rudder arm and collar and the...
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August 5th, 2021, 8:43 am
1998 Carver 530 Malber Dryer Not Heating

Last post by Viper « August 4th, 2021, 9:11 pm
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by kkochner » August 3rd, 2021, 10:46 pm

My Malber dryer stopped heating and my repair guy can’t find the replacement heat element because as we all know Malber no longer exist.

Any ideas...

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August 4th, 2021, 9:11 pm
new fridge maybe?

Last post by tonyiiiafl « August 3rd, 2021, 4:13 am
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by tonyiiiafl » July 27th, 2021, 8:19 pm

My fridge in our 390CPMY is an original NORCOLD. It is working but I believe it is getting old and I am not one who likes to replace when “under the...

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August 3rd, 2021, 4:13 am
2019 C37 Paint chipping and oxidizing

Last post by tomschauer « August 2nd, 2021, 4:08 pm
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by lakeerierocks » August 2nd, 2021, 2:05 pm

We just bought our new to us C37 - had 38 hours on her, great shape. She has a black roof, grey hull. Looks like a Batmobile Boat! :)
The day we...

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August 2nd, 2021, 4:08 pm
Need muffler/ fumes advices

Last post by bud37 « August 2nd, 2021, 10:05 am
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by Hudsteve » July 5th, 2021, 7:39 pm

We took the muffler off to hoist the engine and change the transmission

Now everything is put back together and I have (what I think) is excessive...
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August 2nd, 2021, 10:05 am
Stringer repair

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by Superg » March 26th, 2021, 12:02 am

Hello fellow boaters. I have a mid 80s 32 ft Carver. It's a twin inboard with two stringers running between an aft and midship bulkhead. Engines...
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August 1st, 2021, 11:23 pm
Replacement horns

Last post by waybomb « August 1st, 2021, 8:06 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » July 31st, 2021, 4:35 pm

My horns on my 1994 390 are tired, so much they sound like a turtle crossing the road. I found them up front under the forward cubby. They are...

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August 1st, 2021, 8:06 pm
Stuffing box

Last post by throwback2 « July 29th, 2021, 6:29 am
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by Torsson » July 28th, 2021, 4:14 pm

On my Carver 28 (1988), 2 x 5.7L 350 Crusaders i want to replace the packing or the stuffing boxe's.

After winter when i put the boat in the water...

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July 29th, 2021, 6:29 am
Need help! I’m stuck and boat overheating can’t figure out why

Last post by Torsson « July 28th, 2021, 4:01 pm
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by Iwantacarver » July 7th, 2021, 9:21 am

Carver 36 twin 350 gas engines
Keeps overheating wheneve the boat is sitting ag the dock only

When we drive it it doesn’t overheat

Any ideas???
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July 28th, 2021, 4:01 pm
Auxiliary Fuel Tank Gauge

Last post by RGrew176 « July 27th, 2021, 8:06 am
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by Wsullivan71 » March 8th, 2021, 12:16 pm

I have a 2001 Carver 404 CPMY. It has 3 fuel tanks (port, starboard, and auxiliary) and 2 fuel level gauges on either side of the steering wheel. To...
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July 27th, 2021, 8:06 am
fender cleat

Last post by jlarson « July 24th, 2021, 1:58 pm
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by jlarson » July 24th, 2021, 11:01 am

i have a 2008 Carver Mariner. there are 2 fender cleats at the steps going up. one of them broke but cannot figure out how to attach a new one....

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July 24th, 2021, 1:58 pm
Galley Bilge

Last post by chpsk8 « July 23rd, 2021, 11:52 am
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by schulte54 » July 19th, 2021, 3:43 pm

Front Bilge Pump (Galley) I found with a hose off and water in the dipped lower area under the galley floor panel. The pump works, but water sits...

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July 23rd, 2021, 11:52 am
Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI Impeller (Kit) part #(s)

Last post by Batwing « July 21st, 2021, 11:06 am
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by Batwing » June 9th, 2021, 5:45 pm

Does anyone know the part number(s) for the impeller kit for the Mercruiser 350? Additionally, how challenging is it to replace myself vs. the marina...
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July 21st, 2021, 11:06 am
Priming AC water pump

Last post by kclife « July 20th, 2021, 1:34 pm
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by kclife » July 17th, 2021, 4:12 pm

Greetings. I am looking to confirm what seems to be the common way of priming the AC water pump.

If we put a water hose in the discharge, do we...
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July 20th, 2021, 1:34 pm
Nashville area boat repair and captain recom

Last post by schulte54 « July 19th, 2021, 2:08 pm
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by kclife » July 17th, 2021, 4:55 pm

I am looking for a boat repair person to come to my 2002 Carver 356. I meed a local person I can go to that can come out.

I am in the Nashville...

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July 19th, 2021, 2:08 pm
Sliding Door Latch, 1993 300 Aft

Last post by ColRon « July 19th, 2021, 12:43 pm
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by Shamu1 » July 19th, 2021, 11:52 am

My entry door slid open when I hit a wake and broke the interior door latch off. I was told Carver doesnt supply that type of latch anymore and that...

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July 19th, 2021, 12:43 pm
MALBER TD700 dryer

Last post by Viper « July 17th, 2021, 7:45 am
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by Icango560 » July 8th, 2021, 9:26 am

I need the door micro switch for my MALBER TD700 dryer. MALBER USA is out of business. Does anyone know of a parts source. I have tried all the...

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July 17th, 2021, 7:45 am
Water in fuel

Last post by tomschauer « July 15th, 2021, 9:59 am
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by Petemait » July 12th, 2021, 9:09 am

I have been struggling with fuel issues since i bought my boat last year mainly due to water in the fuel.

One of the tanks is now in decent shape...
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July 15th, 2021, 9:59 am
454 Crusader stall

Last post by g36 « July 13th, 2021, 10:13 pm
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by Agriman » July 12th, 2021, 2:18 pm

I have 454 XLi Crusader engines with Velvet V Drives. They start and run great. When returning to my dock I have a couple of 90 degree right turns...

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July 13th, 2021, 10:13 pm
325 Aft Cabin bridge helm station

Last post by Aj325 « July 13th, 2021, 9:09 am
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by Aj325 » June 25th, 2021, 9:53 pm

Performed some minor repairs last year on bulbs and rocker switches and realized there is not much extra wire on these items. For more in depth work...

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July 13th, 2021, 9:09 am
Need some help with a Davit....

Last post by Tireless « July 12th, 2021, 3:02 pm
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by RussL » July 12th, 2021, 1:23 pm

My 2000 Carver 396 has this tilt up davit.

When I purchased the boat last summer it had a 8' rib with an 8hp merc. It was in terrible shape so I...

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July 12th, 2021, 3:02 pm

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