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Water under engines trapped by stringers Carver 530

Last post by Viper « May 6th, 2019, 8:42 pm
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by rajsavara » May 6th, 2019, 11:32 am

Hi
I own a 98 Carver 530, and this winter noticed water trapped under the engines up against the stringer. The bilge only drains the center of the...

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May 6th, 2019, 8:42 pm
Windlass Options - Lewmar good/bad?

Last post by 390Express « May 6th, 2019, 2:49 pm
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by 390Express » May 5th, 2019, 4:15 pm

My old windlass was an old model Maxwell RC8, but it's becoming apparent that no matter which windlass I pickup, I'm going to have to fill and...

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May 6th, 2019, 2:49 pm
Windlass Removal and Replacement Options

Last post by 390Express « May 4th, 2019, 11:33 pm
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by 390Express » April 14th, 2019, 4:40 pm

I have an outdated Maxwell RC windlass. Motor went bad, rebuilding it isn’t an option, can’t seem to find a suitable replacement motor, so it looks...

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May 4th, 2019, 11:33 pm
Carver 455 - refrigerator replacement

Last post by km1125 « May 4th, 2019, 3:53 pm
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by loupesj » September 26th, 2015, 8:52 pm

Hi,

I have a 1996 Carver 455 and need to replace the refrigerator; can anyone tell me if it can be taken out through the door or how best to get the...

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May 4th, 2019, 3:53 pm
Dripping blister on keel

Last post by RWS « May 2nd, 2019, 2:08 pm
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by RWS » May 1st, 2019, 10:39 pm

When we had the boat surveyed the surveyor said the boat needed a bottom paint job and it had a previous blister repair that was not completely...

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May 2nd, 2019, 2:08 pm
Auxiliary Fuel Tank

Last post by mjk1040 « May 1st, 2019, 12:53 pm
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by Wsullivan71 » May 1st, 2019, 10:35 am

I just purchased a 2001 Carver 404 CPMY with gas engines and after the boat sat for 2 weeks, we noticed a strong smell of gasoline in the aft...

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May 1st, 2019, 12:53 pm
Aftermarket Parts

Last post by Cooler « May 1st, 2019, 12:04 pm
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This topic has a poll. by Midnightsun » April 30th, 2019, 5:07 am

EDIT: I screwed up on the poll title. Should have been .Do you use aftermarket parts. :blush: Maybe Adim can edit it?

Just curious regarding...

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May 1st, 2019, 12:04 pm
Fresh water tank discharge vent

Last post by samcrouse « April 30th, 2019, 4:03 pm
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by samcrouse » April 24th, 2019, 9:27 pm

I have a '99 Carver 504 CPMY and a question about the fresh water filling and knowing when the tanks are full.

Here is an excerpt from the manual...

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April 30th, 2019, 4:03 pm
removing cabinet above sink - 1977 Mariner 33ft

Last post by Cooler « April 29th, 2019, 11:39 am
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by WildfireJewel » April 27th, 2019, 9:38 pm

I'm new here and did a search but can't seem to find an answer. We have a 33ft 1977 Mariner we are slowly refurbishing (leaky windows of course). Is...

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April 29th, 2019, 11:39 am
AC discharge thrull hull intererior acees

Last post by mjk1040 « April 28th, 2019, 6:43 am
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by tgmkwill » April 21st, 2019, 8:14 am

97 355 aft , starboard side discharge AC thrull is cracked a little on outside. (White plastic) , want to replace before it becomes an issue. How or...
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April 28th, 2019, 6:43 am
Need 2006 Voyager cherry trim molding

Last post by Viking-boater « April 27th, 2019, 5:03 pm

by Viking-boater » April 27th, 2019, 5:03 pm

I have a 2006 Voyager 46 GS ( no lower pilot house ) and need to find the cherry wood trim / molding used in the boat. I am completing a remodel of...

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April 27th, 2019, 5:03 pm
Raw water intake clamshell

Last post by mjk1040 « April 26th, 2019, 6:34 am
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by tgebler » April 25th, 2019, 1:26 pm

I have a 2000 396 Aft Cabin with the clam shells on the bottom which are bent inward. We believe this occurred during a prior owner. We had no...

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April 26th, 2019, 6:34 am
Clean up

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by pepmyster » April 16th, 2019, 6:04 am

Hey guys!!! Heading to the boat this week-end to wake her up. Need to clean and buff the boat complete. I bought yesturday 3m Super compound, 3m...
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April 25th, 2019, 8:41 pm
Rebeding bow rails

Last post by RGrew176 « April 25th, 2019, 3:28 am
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by 1992330aftcabin » February 4th, 2019, 6:48 pm

I would like to rebed the bow rails on my 1992 330 aft cabin, what type of hardware is used to secure bow rail to deck? Is it screwed with a nut or...
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April 25th, 2019, 3:28 am
Stripped deck screws

Last post by RWS « April 21st, 2019, 9:10 pm
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by RWS » April 19th, 2019, 11:15 pm

1st time owner and bought an older boat.Yes I get the irony in that.Wanted to reseal the deck rail plate screws but some of them are stripped as well...
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April 21st, 2019, 9:10 pm
Best cleaner for cabin water damage (pic included)

Last post by 1992330aftcabin « April 21st, 2019, 11:06 am
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by 390Express » August 16th, 2018, 6:18 pm

My boat had an issue with leaking at the bow rail that has since been repaired, but it left an ugly front panel near the bed. The panel continues...

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April 21st, 2019, 11:06 am
Flushing the A/C Unit

Last post by mjk1040 « April 18th, 2019, 8:14 pm
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by denpooch » April 17th, 2019, 8:27 pm

When I was winterizing the A/C system last year, I used a reverse vacuum to blow out the lines and force antifreeze through the system.
I used a 'Sea...

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April 18th, 2019, 8:14 pm
Barrier Coatings are they it worth it?

Last post by RGrew176 « April 16th, 2019, 5:16 am
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by ColRon » March 12th, 2019, 6:25 pm

HI all,

This past weekend I moved Escape Plan 40 miles downriver to get her pulled out onto the hard and get her bottom paint redone. When I bought...
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April 16th, 2019, 5:16 am
Voyager Owners Question/Davit

Last post by Loiterer330 « April 15th, 2019, 4:35 pm
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by Loiterer330 » April 14th, 2019, 8:44 am

Has anyone added an aftermarket davit to your Voyager that came from factory without? I’m wondering if the appropriate support structure is under the...

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April 15th, 2019, 4:35 pm
1998 530 Voyager Rudder questions

Last post by gtmopat1 « April 13th, 2019, 11:57 am
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by gtmopat1 » April 12th, 2019, 3:50 pm

Hi All. I have been cleaning up the aft section of the engine space and found my way back to the rudder area. Both rudders leak with stbd leaking...

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April 13th, 2019, 11:57 am
Propellers

Last post by Cooler « April 13th, 2019, 11:15 am
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by outtoc » January 17th, 2019, 3:42 pm

hello: i have a 2000 carver 450 voyager pilothouse purchased in 2016.
volvo tamd74p 480 hp ea. zf 280-1 2.27:1 transmissions
can anyone with the same...

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April 13th, 2019, 11:15 am
444/44/396 salon sliding door problem

Last post by Sailor Robbert « April 13th, 2019, 10:00 am
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by Huckleberry » November 4th, 2018, 1:13 am

I have a 2005 44 cpmy . The sliding door into the salon is hard to slide . I have cleaned the tracks as good as one can , that didn't help . I tried...

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April 13th, 2019, 10:00 am
forward cabin stain,3607 1987 model

Last post by RWS « April 11th, 2019, 2:12 pm
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by RWS » April 8th, 2019, 10:23 pm

file-3 (3).jpeg Hope the picture will post. this is in the forward cabin of the boat we just bought, it appears to be an old water stain that I...

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April 11th, 2019, 2:12 pm
Bildge Pump Float Switch

Last post by Sadey « April 8th, 2019, 10:44 pm
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by Sadey » April 6th, 2019, 7:20 am

I’m hoping this is it easy question/solution. I have three bildge pumps with three float switches located on the hull at the forward, mid, and aft...

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April 8th, 2019, 10:44 pm
adjusting the hanging roller doors angle

Last post by Cliffm « April 8th, 2019, 12:41 pm
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by Cliffm » January 14th, 2019, 10:35 am

We have a 2006 Carver 36MY. Our aft cabin door and aft cabin head door are both "out of plumb" with the door frame.

I assume the top...

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April 8th, 2019, 12:41 pm

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