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Engine compartment blowers

Last post by bandersen55 « May 27th, 2021, 2:02 pm
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by LetGoJones » May 19th, 2021, 12:30 pm

Hello working on my 2004 Carver 36 and the engine compartment blowers are not getting power, I have power at the helm switch and cabin panel but no...
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May 27th, 2021, 2:02 pm
Holding Tank Outside Vent

Last post by CaptDenny « May 25th, 2021, 4:07 pm
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by CaptDenny » May 25th, 2021, 9:53 am

My 98 Aft Cabin 405 has 2 holding tanks that service our 2 VacuFlush Heads.
I usually have them pumped out at our marina and if I venture miles out...

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May 25th, 2021, 4:07 pm
Helm Dashboard Labels - 1986 Carver 3607

Last post by hinzee623 « May 25th, 2021, 1:00 pm
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by hinzee623 » May 25th, 2021, 12:43 pm

Hi -
Some of the labels on my helm have wore off. I want to relabel them. I recently bought this boat so I do not even know what it may or may not...

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May 25th, 2021, 1:00 pm
Front windshield Vent for 2004 466 Aft Cabin

Last post by wkeith « May 25th, 2021, 11:32 am
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by wkeith » May 23rd, 2021, 8:30 am

Has anyone modified their front windshield to add a vent in the lower part for better air flow?
Thanks,
Walter

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May 25th, 2021, 11:32 am
City water pressure

Last post by km1125 « May 24th, 2021, 8:54 am
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by pepmyster » May 17th, 2021, 1:41 pm

Guys, I'm sure this has been discussed before. I went to the boat to glue down my Sea Deck, I connected my city water hose to the boat. No pressure...
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May 24th, 2021, 8:54 am
Fuel tank leaking

Last post by plittle2005 « May 23rd, 2021, 11:41 pm
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by brianshahan » April 1st, 2021, 11:32 pm

Just bought a Carver Santa Cruz 25 foot with a remain 351.
Starts great but the guy that I bought it from took me for a serious ride. I am working on...
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May 23rd, 2021, 11:41 pm
Throttle cables for 89 2767 Santego

Last post by Viper « May 23rd, 2021, 10:22 pm
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by deviouslittleone » May 23rd, 2021, 5:11 pm

:banghead: hi everyone, I'm fixing another person's "diy special" I have an 89 santego 2767, spend last year rebuilding carbs, new water...

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May 23rd, 2021, 10:22 pm
Blocking for Storage

Last post by Viper « May 23rd, 2021, 10:16 pm
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by Dusty Bilges » October 5th, 2019, 11:03 am

8874.jpeg My marina which is about 100% houseboats hauled my 1993 300 Sedan and put it on wood blocks on the four corners instead of on the keel. Is...
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May 23rd, 2021, 10:16 pm
Gas Grill

Last post by Viper « May 21st, 2021, 9:00 pm
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by HudsonRiver01 » May 20th, 2021, 9:03 pm

OK, so stupid question. I just purchased a propane grill (Kuuma). Instead of using the small screw on tanks, can I just purchase a propane grill set...

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May 21st, 2021, 9:00 pm
Garmin/electronics tech Tidewater area

Last post by bradlesh « May 20th, 2021, 6:45 pm

by bradlesh » May 20th, 2021, 6:45 pm

Looking for some help in replacing my existing garmin system with newer equipment. Have 1040sx and wanting to swap to (2) 1712's (have the equipment)...

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May 20th, 2021, 6:45 pm
Insulation

Last post by PAULDOC « May 18th, 2021, 12:24 pm
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by PAULDOC » May 11th, 2021, 6:57 pm

Hi All,
I have a lot of black stuff lying loose behind both gas tanks. Looks like flaked off insulation to me. Any suggestions as to what
I should...

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May 18th, 2021, 12:24 pm
Automatic Halon Replacement question Kidde Mariner Fyre Watch Model 170 Halon 1211

Last post by tomschauer « May 17th, 2021, 10:29 pm
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by tricountytrail » May 16th, 2021, 11:39 am

Looking to get this replaced or upgraded any thoughts or ideas?
Kidde Mariner Fyre Watch Model 170 Halon 1211
It is about as big as regular fire...

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May 17th, 2021, 10:29 pm
Replacing Fireboy Halon 100cg

Last post by tomschauer « May 16th, 2021, 10:35 pm
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by mitchellp » May 15th, 2021, 11:43 am

Hi,
I have 1989 Carver 3897 aft needing to replace fireboy halon suppression system. Could not find any instructions how to remove safely.

Please...

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May 16th, 2021, 10:35 pm
2001 Santego Merc 8.1s Horizon raw water cooling

Last post by 2001santego « May 15th, 2021, 2:57 pm
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by 2001santego » May 7th, 2021, 3:14 pm

Pro active maintenance performed for the new boating season. Replaced impellers and orings for raw water circuits on both engines. Brass pump housing...

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May 15th, 2021, 2:57 pm
Dashboard Covers

Last post by dave907 « May 14th, 2021, 9:33 pm

by dave907 » May 14th, 2021, 9:33 pm

Hello all:

I just took posession of a new (to us) 2001 Carver 530 Pilothouse. Just finished up a passage bringing her across the state of Florida...

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May 14th, 2021, 9:33 pm
Hydraulic dinghy lift

Last post by Viper « May 13th, 2021, 10:05 am
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by rgaidies » May 13th, 2021, 9:35 am

Hydraulic lift question. Hoping someone knows some basics on hydraulic lift activation. My dinghy lift is 1992 vintage.
The remote control no longer...

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May 13th, 2021, 10:05 am
Bilge Blower replacement for 466

Last post by Viper « May 12th, 2021, 8:37 pm
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by wkeith » May 12th, 2021, 8:10 pm

My bilge blower is too loud and needs replacing. Any suggestions on best solution.
Thanks,
Walter
2004 Carver 466
Very Bullish II

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May 12th, 2021, 8:37 pm
1981 3607 Aft Cabin Thru Hull Access

Last post by km1125 « May 12th, 2021, 5:44 pm
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by LaReve » May 12th, 2021, 10:45 am

My 1981 3607 is going to need new thru hulls soon. On the stbd side (midship) there are 2 overboard that I need to replace. From what I can see, the...

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May 12th, 2021, 5:44 pm
"But I've Been Doing It That Way For Years...."

Last post by Midnightsun « May 12th, 2021, 8:12 am
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by Viper » May 10th, 2021, 12:43 pm

Well, I got my first call this season for a cracked block! All frost plugs popped out of both engines and one block cracked, so far. Of course the...
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May 12th, 2021, 8:12 am
How to make your anodes last longer

Last post by Viper « May 11th, 2021, 8:15 pm
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by tomschauer » May 10th, 2021, 7:38 pm

20210509_122348.jpg I was finally able to work on the boat this weekend. She needed the bottom redone and really needs a full compound and wax, as it...

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May 11th, 2021, 8:15 pm
Bilge blower

Last post by mitchellp « May 11th, 2021, 4:22 am
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by mitchellp » April 23rd, 2021, 6:33 am

HI
I have a 1989 3807 Aft boat. When I turn on my bilge blower I get a high squeaky squeal, so I presume the blower is going bad. I don't have access...

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May 11th, 2021, 4:22 am
Window vinyl gauge

Last post by Midnightsun « May 6th, 2021, 3:32 pm
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by TStenta » May 5th, 2021, 11:58 am

Hello All,
I have been searching the posts for any related thread on this topic and cannot find one so apologies if it has been discussed already.

I...

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May 6th, 2021, 3:32 pm
46 water heater

Last post by fdsf23! « May 5th, 2021, 9:52 pm

by fdsf23! » May 5th, 2021, 9:52 pm

I have a 2007 46 MY that has developed a leak in the water heater. The water heater is 20 gallons. Does anybody know the best way to remove it. It...

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May 5th, 2021, 9:52 pm
My Raritan ice maker suddenly stopped making ice

Last post by g36 « May 5th, 2021, 1:59 pm
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by kkochner » May 5th, 2021, 11:41 am

My ice maker stopped making ice all of a sudden when I turned it off and back on a bit later it made one round of ice but it’s not automatically make...

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May 5th, 2021, 1:59 pm
Fault code 6.4 Fault in Multi-Station unit

Last post by Viper « May 5th, 2021, 12:28 pm
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by kkochner » May 5th, 2021, 11:36 am

I was getting this 6.4 code on my EDC control panel for the starboard engine. My neutral green light would not come on but the yellow diagnostic...

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May 5th, 2021, 12:28 pm

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