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stair lift strut/shock

Last post by rjr « November 26th, 2020, 5:07 pm
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by Polestar » November 22nd, 2020, 2:08 pm

We recently bought a Carver 445. A previous owner has removed the gas shock/lift from the stairs that open up to allow entry into the engine room. We...

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November 26th, 2020, 5:07 pm
Sealant around the exhaust

Last post by tomschauer « November 22nd, 2020, 10:37 pm
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by 650Guy » November 22nd, 2020, 6:00 pm

Hey All,

Boats all tucked away and after my lift out hull inspection, I noticed that the exhaust pipes coming out the hull have sealant around them....

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November 22nd, 2020, 10:37 pm
Forward State Room Mattress Size

Last post by chpsk8 « November 21st, 2020, 10:49 am
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by Renee H » November 19th, 2020, 8:32 pm

Hi! I'm a brand new owner and I mean brand new, we don't have possession yet and its our first boat! We plan to live aboard during the summer months...

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November 21st, 2020, 10:49 am
356 Breaker Cover help

Last post by V12diablo « November 21st, 2020, 7:15 am
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by V12diablo » November 20th, 2020, 3:16 pm

When I bought my 356, one of the sliding mirror panels was removed. I tried reinstalling it by putting the top in first and trying to lift it and...

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November 21st, 2020, 7:15 am
Transport

Last post by edw « November 20th, 2020, 3:35 pm
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by mitchellp » November 15th, 2020, 4:11 am

Hi,
I am looking for a transport company to move my 1989 Carver 38 Aft. The boat will be moving from Missouri to Kansas.
Thanks
Mitch

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November 20th, 2020, 3:35 pm
'89 3807 Aft Exhaust Conversion and Aft Windows

Last post by uchu « November 19th, 2020, 4:33 pm
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by Grady2011 » February 18th, 2019, 9:26 am

I was curious to see if anyone else has been in my shoes on this issue. My '89 3807 Aft had the little holes at the aft port and starboard for the...

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November 19th, 2020, 4:33 pm
Any ideas please galley

Last post by uchu « November 17th, 2020, 4:49 pm
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by krl400 » November 16th, 2020, 2:41 am

Hello help is needed any idea how does the galley cupboard dismantle itself on a 370 voyager as i need to remove to pull out the engine Thanks

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November 17th, 2020, 4:49 pm
A "What Is This" Question with pic

Last post by SunsetSteve « November 13th, 2020, 6:53 am
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by SunsetSteve » November 12th, 2020, 5:06 pm

Going through the Spare Parts Box left aboard by my PO I have cleared out a lot of funny bits and pieces. But one piece has me mystified - can anyone...

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November 13th, 2020, 6:53 am
Rotella?

Last post by km1125 « November 10th, 2020, 10:15 am
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by edw » November 7th, 2020, 3:54 am

Elsewhere on the forum is a topic on oil, where, as I read it, some are advocating Rotella, an oil formulated for diesel engines, for their gassies....

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November 10th, 2020, 10:15 am
CO2 in the Cabin

Last post by TheNatalina « November 10th, 2020, 8:52 am
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by TheNatalina » October 26th, 2020, 5:23 pm

During cruise and while piloting from the Bridge of our 1984-85 Carver 28 Voyager my CO2 detector will often pick up a reading and begin sounding an...
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November 10th, 2020, 8:52 am
cockpit and bridge carpet

Last post by chpsk8 « November 9th, 2020, 9:52 pm
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by megbert » November 8th, 2020, 7:55 pm

I have a 1997 Voyager320 that is in need of exterior carpet for both the cockpit and bridge. Outside of hitting up the local carpet store for...

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November 9th, 2020, 9:52 pm
Wooden platform under batteries

Last post by Viper « November 9th, 2020, 6:24 pm
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by Gag_Halfront » November 8th, 2020, 11:39 pm

I have a 1990 3297. The batteries in this model are located in the engine room between the engines. They battery boxes sit on a wooden platform only...

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November 9th, 2020, 6:24 pm
Fuel cap retainer

Last post by Steve2020 « November 6th, 2020, 5:51 pm
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by Steve2020 » November 6th, 2020, 10:12 am

I have a 41CMY 2006 the retainer chain for the fuel cap on the mid starboard filler has become disconnected inside, it is still attached to they cap...

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November 6th, 2020, 5:51 pm
2000 396 AC - generator info

Last post by DanM « November 5th, 2020, 5:11 pm
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by tgebler » November 2nd, 2020, 5:59 pm

I am not on the boat and need to order a oil filter for the genny. Can someone tell me what model was installed on the 2000 396? Or provide the part...

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November 5th, 2020, 5:11 pm
Rudder indicator issue

Last post by Viper « November 4th, 2020, 6:46 pm
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by Smoken » November 3rd, 2020, 2:42 pm

We have a 2000 53 Carver Voyager. The rudder indicator is off by one mark. I can’t find anyway to adjust the rudder unit. Has anyone had this issue...

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November 4th, 2020, 6:46 pm
OK, 'nudder dum question

Last post by km1125 « November 3rd, 2020, 11:36 am
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by edw » November 2nd, 2020, 6:51 pm

Does anyone know anyone who can/will make custom quilted mattress covers? I need two made for my fwd mattresses in my '83 3607. The mattresses...

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November 3rd, 2020, 11:36 am
Bottom paint?

Last post by Cooler « November 2nd, 2020, 11:25 am
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by V12diablo » October 31st, 2020, 10:15 pm

I recently purchased a 356, the bottom paint is all there and looks to in good shape. I don’t know when it was painted last. It was used mainly used...

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November 2nd, 2020, 11:25 am
To winterize or not to winterize - that is my question

Last post by tomschauer « November 1st, 2020, 1:31 am
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by stutting » October 29th, 2020, 10:18 am

I am taking my Carver 3607 1989 from Iowa (Mississippi mile marker 503) to Nashville. I am currently in Paducah needing a fuel pump. I was under the...

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November 1st, 2020, 1:31 am
Bonding Efficiency

Last post by bud37 « October 30th, 2020, 5:40 pm
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by denpooch » October 29th, 2020, 1:26 pm

Hello Folks.
When I took her out this past week (the boat...not the admiral!) there were circular 'stains' surrounding any thru-hull fittings. It is...

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October 30th, 2020, 5:40 pm
Carver 430 CMY engine replacement

Last post by bud37 « October 25th, 2020, 1:37 pm
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by Vector4 » October 9th, 2020, 11:20 am

Hey guys, I'm trying to become a Carver owner. Put an offer in on a nice 430 Carver CMY with cummins 6BT's . We really like the layout and this boat...
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Last post by bud37 View the latest post
October 25th, 2020, 1:37 pm
Fuel Tank Level Switch

Last post by drmax « October 20th, 2020, 10:43 pm
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by drmax » October 19th, 2020, 6:43 am

Have a 1987 3207 aft cabin. On the salon panel there is the left/right momentary paddle switch. One of the prongs on the back has broken. Anyone know...

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October 20th, 2020, 10:43 pm
Diesel Fuel Tank Cleaning

Last post by Viper « October 20th, 2020, 8:13 pm
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by Midnightsun » October 12th, 2020, 7:35 am

I have a small issue I think. I believe I have some water in the bottom of my main tanks. Reason I say this is my boat is equipped with a diesel...
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October 20th, 2020, 8:13 pm
Canvas repair

Last post by Grafunkus « October 20th, 2020, 9:09 am
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by Grafunkus » September 9th, 2020, 3:15 pm

Arrived on board after a couple of days away. We left on Sunday when the winds we expected to gust up to 90 km. On the other side of the lake it hit...
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October 20th, 2020, 9:09 am
Fuse reset

Last post by km1125 « October 17th, 2020, 1:40 pm
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by mitchellp » October 16th, 2020, 7:09 pm

I have a 1989 Carver aft 38 with a mid bilge pump problem. The pump was not working according to the survey. I bought new with a float because the...

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Last post by km1125 View the latest post
October 17th, 2020, 1:40 pm
Trim Tab reservoir

Last post by rcoff512 « October 16th, 2020, 10:40 am
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by SunsetSteve » October 12th, 2020, 3:30 pm

Riviera 2807 - supposed to check and change the trim tab pump reservoir (pic below), but there does no appear tp be any access to perform that. What...

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October 16th, 2020, 10:40 am

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