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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
Leak in fresh water line under sink in the galley

Last post by Viper « April 2nd, 2021, 11:44 am
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by 4207Carver88 » March 31st, 2021, 6:02 pm

Good Afternoon fellow carver owners!

My wife and I are living the dream living aboard our 1988 4207 in The Northeast. We bought her after our...
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April 2nd, 2021, 11:44 am
Oil change before or after shakedown

Last post by V12diablo « April 1st, 2021, 8:36 pm
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by V12diablo » March 31st, 2021, 9:35 pm

As many of you know , I am bring back to life a 2001 356 aft cabin. This boat has been sitting for at least a year and a half. The oil looks clean...

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April 1st, 2021, 8:36 pm
A/C Filters 450 Voyager

Last post by RGrew176 « April 1st, 2021, 8:48 am
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by jecaperton » March 10th, 2021, 12:38 pm

Good afternoon all. I have a 1999 450 Voyager and now that summer is coming, I want to be sure that the A/C is working well. This may be a dumb...
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April 1st, 2021, 8:48 am
replace/repair the exterior panels on a 326 Aft

Last post by g36 « March 29th, 2021, 11:08 am
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by Ssmullugan » August 27th, 2018, 12:43 pm

Looking for some ideas on repairing the exterior panels that "wrap around" the aft deck. We had some straight line winds that snapped dock...

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March 29th, 2021, 11:08 am
Question for 3207 owners with fresh water cooling.

Last post by Dad Joke « March 27th, 2021, 10:01 am

by Dad Joke » March 27th, 2021, 10:01 am

How much clearance do you have between the fill cap on your heat exchangers and the underside of the cabin sole?

I'm looking at a 3207 to buy and...

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March 27th, 2021, 10:01 am
bifold cabin door latch

Last post by Cooler « March 26th, 2021, 3:10 pm
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by 94car250express » March 6th, 2015, 1:03 pm

i have a 1994 250 express and i am missing the actual latch that keeps the doors from flapping when they r shut. i have tried carver, south co who...

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March 26th, 2021, 3:10 pm
I bought my first carver and need help

Last post by Cooler « March 24th, 2021, 10:04 am
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by Iwantacarver » March 22nd, 2021, 5:32 am

I just boufht a 2005 carver 36 mariner , two gas engines 300 hours one owner boat. I have a few questions please

What do I pour down toilets so it...
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March 24th, 2021, 10:04 am
Replacement Bilge Pump

Last post by g36 « March 24th, 2021, 9:56 am
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by jecaperton » March 23rd, 2021, 3:47 pm

Hey all, I have two (fore and Midships) bilge pumps that I think are dead. With spring here and summer on its way, I want to be sure I have all of...

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March 24th, 2021, 9:56 am

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