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by CYO Admin » January 30th, 2013, 9:07 am » in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome to CarverYachtOwners.com!

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Conversion from raw to fresh water cooling?

Last post by MyPleasure « November 14th, 2023, 1:03 am
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by Boat bums » November 11th, 2023, 9:40 pm

Greetings all,

Long time former Hatteras owner looking to own 38-40 Carver. In my search I have found at bunch with raw water cooling. That won't...

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November 14th, 2023, 1:03 am
Shore Power Failure Alert

Last post by Midnightsun « October 31st, 2023, 11:49 am

by Midnightsun » October 31st, 2023, 11:49 am

Came across this and thought I would share. Kinda nice to know if there is a power failure or someone has unplugged your shore power. Obviously one...

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October 31st, 2023, 11:49 am
Lets see Clever Storage Ideas

Last post by Jskhome62 « October 31st, 2023, 4:41 am
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by Flyboy2000 » April 22nd, 2021, 10:41 am

Hi Everyone,

I know as boat owners, we must have some clever ideas when it comes to keeping everything organized. Lots of items, very little space!...
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October 31st, 2023, 4:41 am
3607 Stateroom Fireplace

Last post by km1125 « October 23rd, 2023, 11:33 am
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by superbyrd » October 20th, 2023, 7:29 pm

Wanted to add a heater, but this heater is also an electric fireplace ( well maybe just a “place.”) 13 inches high, fits under the shelf perfect....

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October 23rd, 2023, 11:33 am
Completed: Freshwater Head Conversion

Last post by superbyrd « October 20th, 2023, 7:39 pm
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by Superg » July 29th, 2023, 1:47 pm

I thought I'd share pics and some details of a freshwater head conversion which i did on my 1980's Carver 32.
Why the conversion? Especially at the...

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October 20th, 2023, 7:39 pm
Completed: Custom Cherry Floors

Last post by JMGCINCY2023 « October 8th, 2023, 8:51 pm
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by Superg » July 29th, 2023, 3:05 pm

I actually put these floors in 4-5 years ago when i first bought the boat, but I'm just getting to sharing them.

History: my carver 3207 came with...

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October 8th, 2023, 8:51 pm
Shower Sump Failure Alarm

Last post by Frizzy79 « October 2nd, 2023, 2:39 pm
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by Midnightsun » September 22nd, 2023, 12:36 pm

Here is a simple and cheap DIY way of being alerted if the float switch or pump fails on the shower sump. I am sure all of you have found the sump...

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October 2nd, 2023, 2:39 pm
Santego 3867 Dishwasher Installation

Last post by ColRon « September 26th, 2023, 2:43 pm
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by bobwhorn » September 22nd, 2023, 4:58 pm

I mentioned in my introduction that the boat had a dishwasher. Attached are a couple of photos. To the right of the dishwasher will be a pull out...

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September 26th, 2023, 2:43 pm
Seat removal

Last post by wgault « September 25th, 2023, 5:40 pm

by wgault » September 25th, 2023, 5:40 pm

Does anyone know how to remove the fly bridge bench seats to reupolster them? Our old boat was a Sea ray and they were simple to remove but we are at...

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September 25th, 2023, 5:40 pm
Cat Whiskers starboard replaced

Last post by km1125 « September 20th, 2023, 9:32 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » June 4th, 2022, 4:51 pm

The cat whiskers on the starboard side windows was a total mess. Even had some weeds growing in it. SO, I went to Harbor Freight and got some picks...

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September 20th, 2023, 9:32 pm
Wood restoration

Last post by Viper « September 20th, 2023, 8:50 pm
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by pepmyster » September 20th, 2023, 11:33 am

Hi. Has anyone ever found a way to restore the wood to like new condition? The furniture in some places has hair line cracks and would love not to...

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September 20th, 2023, 8:50 pm
How to remove wallpaper

Last post by bud37 « September 12th, 2023, 5:10 pm
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by StuartNewman » April 6th, 2020, 11:25 am

I have an 1983 3607 Aft and in the long process of updating the interior. I am trying to remove the dirty and stained white wallpaper throughout the...
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September 12th, 2023, 5:10 pm
Really Cheap Dingy Fenders

Last post by km1125 « September 9th, 2023, 11:55 am
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by Midnightsun » August 23rd, 2023, 1:53 pm

These are available at Walmart for $3.48 CAD. Knee pads in the gardening section. Made of closed cell foam so they will not take on water. Compact...

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September 9th, 2023, 11:55 am
Pulling wires through transom 405 Aft Cabin

Last post by g36 « August 21st, 2023, 11:12 am
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by Mikwallace » August 20th, 2023, 5:18 pm

I’m researching several winter projects some of which require drilling holes through transom and running wires. If I do them I’ll make separate...

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August 21st, 2023, 11:12 am
Small boat big big project!

Last post by hardchines « August 15th, 2023, 4:50 pm
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by hardchines » August 6th, 2015, 10:11 pm

I am starting this project story about my retirement LRC (long range cruiser) project, this project is not for the average guy, but hopefully he may...
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August 15th, 2023, 4:50 pm
Flashing Anti Bug Anchor Light

Last post by Midnightsun « July 26th, 2023, 11:13 am
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by Midnightsun » August 25th, 2022, 1:18 pm

Where I boat there is a problem with an anchor light at night attracting bugs. It can be so bad that I do not even use my anchor light any more. The...
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July 26th, 2023, 11:13 am
530 saloon door removal

Last post by mjmason1 « July 24th, 2023, 8:32 pm
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by aussie530carver » July 6th, 2023, 10:19 pm

Hi all my sliding glass door saloon door is getting harder to slide open ... im thinking it may need new rollers .. so has anyone attempted to remove...

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July 24th, 2023, 8:32 pm
All 355/356 Owners Must Read - Rear Deck Core Failures

Last post by KyleR « July 21st, 2023, 7:34 pm
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by Adaptel » June 27th, 2023, 7:56 pm

Hello All,

Three seasons ago I purchased a 2001 356 aft cabin which I absolutely love. I got an incredible deal on this gorgeous boat because of a...

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July 21st, 2023, 7:34 pm
Water in external swim platform

Last post by Viper « July 13th, 2023, 8:11 pm
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by Piratesholly » July 13th, 2023, 5:47 am

I'm a proud owner of a Carver 38 SS. I have owned her for 4 years. I was in the process of installing a base for a grill on my swim platform. Upon...

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July 13th, 2023, 8:11 pm
Carver 2807 Gauges Upgrade

Last post by Viper « July 11th, 2023, 9:10 pm
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by wanderer » July 11th, 2023, 9:01 pm

I'm looking into sprucing up the dashboard on my boat. I'm looking at the Sierra Lido series gauges. I priced out all the gauges and it would be a...

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July 11th, 2023, 9:10 pm
Replacing Canvas

Last post by km1125 « June 29th, 2023, 8:58 pm
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by Grafunkus » May 14th, 2023, 9:11 am

This project started quite awhile ago, with the realization that the canvas needs to be replaced. The first full season we had John Buoy, the...
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June 29th, 2023, 8:58 pm
How to Remove Dinnette back cushion

Last post by Grafunkus « June 29th, 2023, 6:46 pm
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by MCADRG » March 26th, 2023, 3:06 pm

36 AftMY. Ready to Reupholster Dinnette and cannot get top rail cushions off. Any suggestions that don’t include full demolition.
To our best...

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June 29th, 2023, 6:46 pm
Engine room reminder light

Last post by kgarguilo « June 17th, 2023, 9:44 am
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by pepmyster » June 4th, 2022, 10:18 am

So the engine light reminder indicator died . I found it’s replacement on Amazon . I took the black casing with green indicator for its replacement....

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June 17th, 2023, 9:44 am
Aqua Deck – 406 Project

Last post by Viper « June 13th, 2023, 8:47 pm
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by kgarguilo » June 12th, 2023, 6:04 pm

Finished Project pictures

Earlier this year I went to the Atlanta boat show to ascertain what was the best flooring for the exterior portions of...

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June 13th, 2023, 8:47 pm
Carver 406 - Corian Repairs and shine

Last post by Jay Fusaro « June 12th, 2023, 7:40 pm
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by kgarguilo » June 12th, 2023, 7:10 pm

Whan we first bought this boat there was a runner over the galley table. We thought for design until we removed it and saw the large crack it was...

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June 12th, 2023, 7:40 pm

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