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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

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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...."

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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

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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
2004 Carver 360 Mariner

Last post by Viper « May 4th, 2021, 2:01 pm
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by GlenburnieBoater » May 1st, 2021, 11:01 pm

Asking for a friend: new to this model 2004 360 Mariner and need to know HOW TO LOCATE AND ACCESS THE WATER HEATER. please advise!

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May 4th, 2021, 2:01 pm
Aft Shower woes 396

Last post by g36 « May 4th, 2021, 9:18 am
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by 650Guy » December 5th, 2020, 10:52 am

So just finished my first full season with my 396 and decided to redo the sealant around the shower door in the aft cabin as it was... well, awful!...
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May 4th, 2021, 9:18 am
Forward Bilge Issue

Last post by PossiblyPaul « May 2nd, 2021, 4:38 pm
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by pendavmassey » January 24th, 2021, 12:49 pm

We have a 1988 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin kept on the St. Lawrence River in Alexandria Bay, NY. This will be our 5th summer on the boat.
It seems that the...
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May 2nd, 2021, 4:38 pm
Throttle cables - clean and oil or replace?

Last post by PossiblyPaul « May 2nd, 2021, 4:29 pm
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by PossiblyPaul » September 5th, 2020, 4:51 pm

This subject may have been dealt with previously, but my 'searching' skills are poor, so forgive me if it's a repeat. I posted it in the wrong forum...

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May 2nd, 2021, 4:29 pm
Wash down spigots - help

Last post by buster53 « May 1st, 2021, 8:51 am
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by buster53 » April 26th, 2021, 10:07 am

Ok, on my 2001, model 356 (and I'm sure other models as well) I have wash down spigots both at the anchor pulpit and on the aft deck.
The plastic...
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May 1st, 2021, 8:51 am
1995 355 WATER HEATER ISSUE

Last post by Viper « May 1st, 2021, 7:42 am
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by seldomdry » April 29th, 2021, 11:12 am

I need to replace water heater. Problem is it is mounted under the dinette. It will not fit through the floor access panel.
Help!

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May 1st, 2021, 7:42 am
When To Change The Oil

Last post by RGrew176 « April 30th, 2021, 1:49 am
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by RGrew176 » April 29th, 2021, 8:17 am

Just curious. I am old school in that I believe you change your oil in the fall just before winter layup. My mechanic is of the school that you...

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