I have a 1990 Carver 380 that is leaking around the glass housing and the frame. Prior owners have tried to Silicone the edges where it makes contact with the frame to no avail. I have taken it apart and found that it appears there is weatherstripping on the frame and on the glass. Anyone know where I can get the weatherstripping or if you know of a good fix?

Thank you

Looking for a sunpad for a 1988 Mariner 3297. Any suggestions?

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I noticed, while cruising in some moderately rough seas that my port side oil pressure needle was dropping and recovering very quickly. I would describe it more as "bouncing" than actually a drop (lasted less than a second). Total drop was maybe 10 psi. A couple of questions:
1) Has anyone else experienced this?
2) Any ideas on what could cause it....I am think a connection, needle, etc. issue.

Now for the dumb question. I am going to check the port side engine oil level. Any guidance on where to look for the dip stick would be great.

Thanks
Rich

Woops! Im new to the site, accidently originally posted this on introduce-yourself! Lol
I just bought a 1987 3207 that has no owners manual LOL! The steering is not working but the flybridge was moved to ship it to me. Everything is hooked up but I cant even find the fluid reservoir. Can someone help me steer my new baby? Thanks in advance, love this site, love my new boat!!!

I just bought a 1987 3207 that has no owners manual LOL! The steering is not working but the flybridge was moved to ship it to me. Everything is hooked up but I cant even find the fluid reservoir. Can someone help me steer my new baby? Thanks in advance, love this site, love my new boat!!!

Throughout your salon, you have floor access panels. After years of walking on them, some of the panels may feel spongy at the edges. If the panels and floor are in otherwise good condition, it might just be the panel supports that are weakening. The factory used small bolts on my panel support strips, but I felt they were spaced too far apart to maintain full support without flexing under foot. This is an easy fix, with a screw gun and some wood screws

The panel supports on my boat are wood strips that are bolted to the plywood subfloor. The panel supports hold the access panel. They just need a little more reinforcement.

If you have this issue, use a screw gun and some wood screws. I used Number 10, 1-1/2 inch screws. Screw up from underneath. See photos. It's a little bit difficult holding the screw gun and screw upside down, but it's achievable. You may not be able to reach around the entire panel opening, but any screws you can attach will greatly improve the floor.

I tackled this job today on sections of my floor panel, that I felt were flexing too much. Now the floor panels feel rock solid underfoot. Or just like new. Actually, better than new. No movement at all, which is what I prefer.

I have to add a new wooden platform to mount a battery in my engine compartment. I would appreciate some recommendations on what kind of paint to use. I may also paint the existing platforms while I am at it.

Thanks
Fraser

I'm having some trouble keeping my fresh water pump working and now the onboard pump is pushing water out the shore water receptacle. I have owned this boat for 3 years and installed a fresh water pump 4 times. It keeps dying on me. Is this a common problem? Also last weekend I noticed the water tanks draining really fast and found that the fresh water pump was pushing water out of the shore water receptacle on the back deck. Anyone have any advice?

Hello everyone! New to this forum and a first time Carver owner. I just bought my first Carver last week and I'm already thrilled of my purchase! Its a 1994 440 AFT Cabin. I've always wanted a AFT and I found this beauty locally on Lake Lanier in GA! The inside has been updated (upholstery) and very well taken care of! My girlfriend even helped me put the new name on it already! Nauti Fun!

just put boat in for the season. It started up fine. Went for ride. When started again starboard engine stalled. Seemed liked it flooded. Started again but now continues to stall even when idle. Checked fuel pressure on this engine and its lower by 15lbs than other engine. Reves high in neutral fine. Any suggestions.