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Rear Sliding Cabin Door

Last post by tomschauer « April 27th, 2021, 11:25 pm
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by DannyF » January 22nd, 2021, 9:01 am

Hello all,
I have a 1995 Carver 355 and the rear sliding acrylic door is getting hard to open or close.
I have tried spraying a dry lube on the top...
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April 27th, 2021, 11:25 pm
Head raw water inlet location?

Last post by km1125 « April 27th, 2021, 8:21 pm
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by mikesparker » April 21st, 2021, 6:33 pm

I'm dumb...can't for the life of me find the raw water inlet cock for head on my 1985 3227. Anyone? Please?
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April 27th, 2021, 8:21 pm
1750 RPMS

Last post by Viper « April 26th, 2021, 10:15 am
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by Michaemac » April 25th, 2021, 6:58 pm

Anyone have a solution as to why my boat won’t rev higher than 1750 rpms? I have 2005 56 Pilot house.

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April 26th, 2021, 10:15 am
Flying colors or colours

Last post by bud37 « April 26th, 2021, 8:01 am
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by Phrancus » April 25th, 2021, 3:15 pm

Have to replace some parts of the interior of our 1992 26 / 28 sedan it's a kind of vinyl with foam backing. I found something similar but would...

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April 26th, 2021, 8:01 am
Generator Hydro Lock Help

Last post by Midnightsun « April 25th, 2021, 7:06 pm
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by Midnightsun » April 24th, 2021, 12:14 pm

The owner of my previous boat is having issues with the generator hydro locking every now and then and would like some suggestions on how to...
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April 25th, 2021, 7:06 pm
Swim platform leak

Last post by fdsf23! « April 21st, 2021, 10:25 pm
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by fdsf23! » April 20th, 2021, 9:00 pm

I am new to the forum and currently have a contract on a 2007 46 MY. During the hull survey water was found dripping from the underside of the swim...

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April 21st, 2021, 10:25 pm
3607 windshield

Last post by Stevekw « April 21st, 2021, 8:58 pm
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by Stevekw » April 21st, 2021, 10:34 am

Does anybody know where to find a replacement windshield for a 3607? I mean the short plexiglass one up on the fly bridge.

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April 21st, 2021, 8:58 pm
Window above cockpit on 2000 396 Aft Cabin

Last post by DanM « April 21st, 2021, 7:44 pm
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by tgebler » April 19th, 2021, 2:03 pm

There is a glass window above the cockpit, under the radar arch (see photo with window at top) and behind the helm on my 396. I would like to either...

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April 21st, 2021, 7:44 pm
Questions on draining fuel tanks

Last post by g36 « April 19th, 2021, 3:00 pm
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by V12diablo » April 18th, 2021, 9:09 pm

In my attempt to drain all the old gasoline from my 356 AC I have purchased a electric fuel pump that pumps at 3 psi, it says it can be used as a...

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April 19th, 2021, 3:00 pm
Ultra Leather Cleaning & Conditioning

Last post by denpooch « April 18th, 2021, 9:46 am
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by denpooch » April 17th, 2021, 2:53 pm

Hey folks.
I would like to know how you clean and condition the 'ultra leather' fabric in the main salon? I did find this one item that specifically...

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April 18th, 2021, 9:46 am
Rudder Port (Stuffing Box) for 1986 Carver 28 Mariner

Last post by Viper « April 15th, 2021, 8:10 pm
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by brydog3 » April 15th, 2021, 1:54 pm

Hello,
I need to find a replacement rudder port for a 28ft Mariner. The part number on the casting is 51232 but I'm coming up empty searching...

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April 15th, 2021, 8:10 pm
spider cracks

Last post by g36 « April 15th, 2021, 11:36 am
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by Superg » April 15th, 2021, 9:28 am

Spider Crack Repairs

As spider cracks are a universal issue (even on new boats), I thought I would start a thread on various ways to repair spider...

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April 15th, 2021, 11:36 am
External Bow Thruster

Last post by Midnightsun « April 14th, 2021, 3:59 am
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by rob37w » April 13th, 2021, 3:52 pm

New to owning a Carver. My previous boat was a 40' Regal cruiser. After docking in windy conditions I have decided a bow truster might be a good...

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April 14th, 2021, 3:59 am
Windows

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by Grafunkus » September 6th, 2020, 10:16 pm

We just spent our first couple of night on our new 1985 3607 aft cabin boat. Closed up earlier than expected because the winds today were gusting to...
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April 13th, 2021, 10:40 pm
Too Many Zincs???

Last post by denpooch « April 10th, 2021, 8:37 pm
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by denpooch » April 6th, 2021, 8:03 am

Hello crew. I hope all is well.
At the end of last season I posted a few images of what seems to be some sort of corrosion issue around any thru hull...

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April 10th, 2021, 8:37 pm
prop size question

Last post by Viper « April 8th, 2021, 7:07 am
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by megbert » April 5th, 2021, 9:12 pm

I have a 32' voyager, twin 350 crusaders that hit WOT at 4200-4300, cruises ok at 3600 but likes 3800 the best at about 18 knots. OEM says 18x18, but...

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April 8th, 2021, 7:07 am
1978 Carver santa cruise problem with shift box

Last post by Flippenout « April 7th, 2021, 6:51 pm
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by Flippenout » April 7th, 2021, 6:41 am

1978 25.5 ftCarver Santa cruise cabin cruiser. Duel helm set up both mechanical lines are working. The part where you shift it from top or to bottom...

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April 7th, 2021, 6:51 pm
1993 Crusader engine Parts Manual

Last post by Viper « April 7th, 2021, 7:10 am
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by LEShaw56 » August 15th, 2020, 9:15 am

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can download an illustrated parts manual for a crusader 454xl engine

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April 7th, 2021, 7:10 am
1989 Mariner 32 side window resealing

Last post by vgcapano « April 5th, 2021, 4:10 pm

by vgcapano » April 5th, 2021, 4:10 pm

Gents, I am about to start resealing my side windows on my Mariner 32. The weather seems to be just right now in NC. Has anyone done this yet? I was...

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April 5th, 2021, 4:10 pm
1996 Carver 370 Aft Cabin - water line size

Last post by vgcapano « April 5th, 2021, 4:02 pm
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by rob37w » March 9th, 2021, 5:06 pm

Need to replace a few fitting. It looks like 1/2” line. Is that correct?

Ordering this to replace the elbow that goes to the head water value. Just...

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April 5th, 2021, 4:02 pm
Rubber trim for front windshield 325 Aft Cabin

Last post by Cooler « April 5th, 2021, 10:37 am
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by Aj325 » January 25th, 2021, 10:50 pm

Looking for a source to supply the black rubber trim that trims the front windows on my 1996. It doesn't actually seal the glass to the fiberglass...

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April 5th, 2021, 10:37 am
Pelican fitting on gates, 1996 325 Aft cabin.

Last post by g36 « April 4th, 2021, 10:42 pm
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by Aj325 » April 4th, 2021, 11:11 am

Hi,
Can anyone identify the brand of this pelican hook? The spring needs replacing on two out of three of the ones I have.
Thanks!...

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April 4th, 2021, 10:42 pm
scupper replacement

Last post by tonyiiiafl « April 4th, 2021, 6:47 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » April 4th, 2021, 2:53 pm

1994 390CPMY. One of the scupper flaps has broken off. It is a strange one inasmuch as it is secured by a screw in an "ear" at the top to...

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April 4th, 2021, 6:47 pm
How many shaft anodes?

Last post by Viper « April 4th, 2021, 2:40 pm
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by V12diablo » March 1st, 2021, 9:07 pm

I removed all my shaft anodes to clean all the growth that was on them and most were pretty well gone. There was 5 on each shaft, is that to many or...
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April 4th, 2021, 2:40 pm
Transom Swim Step Bracket Issue

Last post by g36 « April 3rd, 2021, 5:10 pm
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by gmac98004 » March 28th, 2021, 9:19 pm

Hello Everyone,

We purchased our 1998 - 355 AC last year. Survey did indicate that this ladder bracket as an issue needing a fix. Now that we’ve...
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April 3rd, 2021, 5:10 pm

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