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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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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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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
Crown Head - Water Pressure?

Last post by chpsk8 « October 14th, 2020, 7:55 pm
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by chpsk8 » October 11th, 2018, 4:46 pm

So I'm having some issues with my forward head. It's a Crown vintage 1995. Electric macerator style.

When I bought the boat it had very little...

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October 14th, 2020, 7:55 pm
Swim platform ladder

Last post by kamakazerc « October 14th, 2020, 3:43 pm
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by Sam » August 14th, 2020, 11:33 am

Hi everyone
Does anyone have any ideas for a different setup on a Voyager 320 swim ladder configuration? Oron how to replace it altogether.
Thanks.

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October 14th, 2020, 3:43 pm
Bilge cleaning

Last post by kamakazerc « October 14th, 2020, 2:58 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » August 16th, 2020, 7:37 pm

The bilge is getting a bit dingy, It was cleaned a few years ago,, and it looks like time again. I was thinking of removing any oil pads in there,...

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October 14th, 2020, 2:58 pm
Bilge Blower Replacement on a 530

Last post by mjmason1 « October 14th, 2020, 9:26 am
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by Cricket » October 2nd, 2020, 9:16 pm

Hi Folks,

So, none of my four bilge blowers on my 2003 530 are working. It me a while to find them. The are wedged between the fuel tanks and the...

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October 14th, 2020, 9:26 am
genset winterization

Last post by tonyiiiafl « October 14th, 2020, 7:47 am
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by tonyiiiafl » October 13th, 2020, 4:28 pm

What do you think of how I did? I shut off the sea clock for the strainer, then ran fresh water through the strainer and heat exchanger. Next, ran 3...

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Last post by tonyiiiafl View the latest post
October 14th, 2020, 7:47 am
prop play

Last post by pepmyster « October 13th, 2020, 5:55 am
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by pepmyster » October 8th, 2020, 6:28 pm

Hi guys! After the boat went on the hard, I looked around and found a
very slight looseness on my startboard prop. Just a readjustment? I did get...
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Last post by pepmyster View the latest post
October 13th, 2020, 5:55 am
flybridge wudscreen

Last post by pvcsailor3007 « October 9th, 2020, 7:29 pm
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by pvcsailor3007 » October 8th, 2020, 8:03 pm

My starboard side windscreen to a 3007 aft cabin fly bridge was damaged in haul out. looking for a replacement or someone to build a new one
Pat

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October 9th, 2020, 7:29 pm

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