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Captain Chair and Pedestal

Last post by Viper « July 24th, 2018, 6:45 am
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by boatmaster » July 16th, 2018, 10:20 am

I need to replace the captain chair and pedestal on my 1987 Carver. My pedestal base is 9.25" and all of the new bases available (that I can...

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July 24th, 2018, 6:45 am
Overheating 6.5k kohler Gen resolved

Last post by Viper « July 23rd, 2018, 6:44 am
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by Wkuhilltopperfan » July 22nd, 2018, 4:31 pm

Hey guys and gals! I live in a area where the waters can get up in the 90’s and it’s caused Generator overheating shutting down year after year for...

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July 23rd, 2018, 6:44 am
Which Starter on a Crusader Engine

Last post by Viper « July 20th, 2018, 6:38 am
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by staticman4414 » July 16th, 2018, 11:23 am

So I have 1995 Carver Santego 310. It has twin Crusader 270 Engines. GM 350 platform I believe. I have velvet drive inboard setup. The starboard...

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July 20th, 2018, 6:38 am
Westerbeke 3.0kW help

Last post by RGrew176 « July 13th, 2018, 3:27 am
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by Benmcknight92 » July 12th, 2018, 1:04 am

I have a 89 Mariner 28’ my generator quits when put under load. Any ideas on repairing or just buy new generator?

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July 13th, 2018, 3:27 am
Shifter cable 98 405 Aft Cabin

Last post by tomschauer « July 12th, 2018, 10:01 pm
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by AndyC89 » July 5th, 2018, 6:44 pm

Hey all...

New guy here, so forgive me if I'm missing where this has already been covered. I did multiple searches and couldn't find any...
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July 12th, 2018, 10:01 pm
Ice maker 355 how to remove

Last post by tomschauer « July 12th, 2018, 9:59 pm
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by tgmkwill » July 6th, 2018, 6:57 am

1997 355 u line ice maker in aft deck. Any tips on how to remove this ice maker from the large enclosure on the aft deck?

Mine also had the small...
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July 12th, 2018, 9:59 pm
'94 440 bridge bench seat

Last post by rjr « July 10th, 2018, 9:18 pm

by rjr » July 10th, 2018, 9:18 pm

Do you have pix of the bench seat to the right of the captain's chair? We are trying to reinstall seat after removal of previous owner's computer...

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July 10th, 2018, 9:18 pm
Molding around sliding glass door

Last post by Soupy « July 9th, 2018, 4:59 pm

by Soupy » July 9th, 2018, 4:59 pm

My 2005 Carver Super Sport needs replacement molding around the sliding glass door. The existing molding (or is 'trim' the proper word?) appears to...

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July 9th, 2018, 4:59 pm
clean water in compartment under toilet holding tank

Last post by mjk1040 « July 8th, 2018, 9:08 am
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by Roxanne » July 6th, 2018, 10:41 pm

UPDATE: problem found! Leak was behind the swim platform shower in the water shore hookup. A fitting cracked. Ughhh. At least it was an easy fix but...

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July 8th, 2018, 9:08 am
Water in bilge

Last post by mjk1040 « July 8th, 2018, 8:52 am
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by rmh » January 25th, 2014, 7:42 pm

I have a 1996 355 Aft Cabin in the Chesapeake. Last winter I had the bull soda blasted and painted. I have water in the bilge below the galley floor...
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July 8th, 2018, 8:52 am
Cabin Headliner Carver 444

Last post by DanM « July 6th, 2018, 8:08 am
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by Tomion » June 30th, 2018, 6:48 pm

My cabin headliner has a lot of dull streaks. Havent been able to find anything to restore the luster. Any one else found anything?

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July 6th, 2018, 8:08 am
2 batteries 1issue

Last post by seaweed « July 1st, 2018, 4:50 pm
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by ataylor233 » June 30th, 2018, 11:18 am

OK so I replaced both batteries in my Carver 3207 1987 i figured now would be a good time to label the batteries 1and 2 well anyway I can start the...

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July 1st, 2018, 4:50 pm
Window weather strip

Last post by km1125 « June 27th, 2018, 4:38 pm
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by Rocket09 » May 12th, 2018, 9:50 pm

Hi, I have a Carver 32 1995, and I want to change my window weather strip, most of them have dried out and some pieces are missing.

I have found the...

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June 27th, 2018, 4:38 pm
1989 Carver 3207 New windshield wiper motor and housing for

Last post by RGrew176 « June 26th, 2018, 11:03 pm
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by Chiefshack » June 26th, 2018, 2:50 pm

I am trying to fine the part number to replace the helm wiper. I need to replace the whole assembly, the wiper blade broke in half at the mount. The...

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June 26th, 2018, 11:03 pm
Bilge Blowers

Last post by denpooch « June 23rd, 2018, 11:27 am
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by A Lee » June 15th, 2018, 9:11 am

I have 4 Bilge blowers that are on separate breakers. With D12 engines, what is the recommended procedure for blowers? I have been told run them...

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June 23rd, 2018, 11:27 am
Changing radio

Last post by Larryl « June 23rd, 2018, 11:17 am

by Larryl » June 23rd, 2018, 11:17 am

Pulled dumb move changing radio shut down power but forgot constant line cut line, need to find location of fuse for radio constant wire, ran out of...

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June 23rd, 2018, 11:17 am
Blower system

Last post by Viper « June 20th, 2018, 1:40 pm
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by Hharperson » June 20th, 2018, 7:58 am

I am going through this boat system by system and concerning the engine compartment blowers I am a little confused.
When I turn the blower switch on...

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June 20th, 2018, 1:40 pm
Can my hull repair wait until fall or must I do it now?

Last post by Viper « June 14th, 2018, 11:17 pm
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by lakeman » June 13th, 2018, 9:44 pm

Just bought a 1977 Carver Mariner 2896. Since I'm not that smart, I tend to learn things the hard way and I promptly scraped up the lowest part of...

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June 14th, 2018, 11:17 pm
1999 Carver 504

Last post by SplashyLady « June 14th, 2018, 10:17 am
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by samcrouse » June 13th, 2018, 8:17 am

We have a table and chairs in our salon and want to replace it with a built in L-shaped couch.

Also, on our lower bridge we want to replace the...

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June 14th, 2018, 10:17 am
Troubleshooting Norcold DE0051

Last post by SeaDog3807 « June 13th, 2018, 6:18 pm
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by SeaDog3807 » June 8th, 2018, 1:28 am

Looking for some good advice to give me a little more insight on getting my Norcold DE0051 running.

I have download and began to test things...

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June 13th, 2018, 6:18 pm
1987 280 Voyager Swim Platform

Last post by MuzzledRooster « June 12th, 2018, 12:36 pm
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by Iceagetech » February 13th, 2016, 7:03 pm

Swim platform on my 1987 280 Voyager was squishy, so I replaced it. It turned out amazing.
Used swimplatforms.com.

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June 12th, 2018, 12:36 pm
Rudder Adjustment "tow"

Last post by Viper « June 12th, 2018, 7:29 am
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by 390Express » June 9th, 2018, 12:57 pm

I have read that rudders aren't supposed to be exactly parallel, and that one should be towed "in" a little. Mine aren't perfectly...

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June 12th, 2018, 7:29 am
Engine Room Lights

Last post by Midnightsun « June 11th, 2018, 5:39 am
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by AlexHardesty » May 17th, 2018, 12:22 pm

I have a '06 41 CMY new to us as of end of last season. Getting ready for the '18 season and something continues to elude me... the switch to turn on...

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June 11th, 2018, 5:39 am
De winterization and drain plugs

Last post by 390Express « June 9th, 2018, 7:59 pm
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by Repsolboy » May 23rd, 2018, 10:57 pm

Hi,
We are first year with the Carver mariner and seeking some advice on where the drain plugs go on the Crusader 5.7 mpi engine. There are six in...

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June 9th, 2018, 7:59 pm
Vacu Flush Woes

Last post by Midnightsun « July 11th, 2018, 10:14 pm
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by Midnightsun » May 10th, 2018, 5:17 am

Started firing up the systems on the boat only to find the forward toilet would not build a vacuum. I push the flush pedal, the bowl opens, water...
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July 11th, 2018, 10:14 pm

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