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Buying Boat with Wet Swim Platform

Last post by tonyp444 « October 30th, 2023, 10:40 pm
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by tonyp444 » October 28th, 2023, 9:46 am

Hi everyone, I’m new here. I’m currently under contract to buy a 1996 Carver 325 and very excited about it. The surveyor found elevated moisture...
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October 30th, 2023, 10:40 pm
Vacuflush over the winter

Last post by denpooch « October 30th, 2023, 8:10 pm
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by denpooch » October 30th, 2023, 3:06 pm

Hey Folks.
When you store for the winter season, do you maintain the vacuum on the unit or 'flush' and release the pressure?
Any reasons behind your...

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October 30th, 2023, 8:10 pm
Sealant to seal rubber /neoprene boot to au

Last post by tonyiiiafl « October 30th, 2023, 7:43 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » October 30th, 2023, 6:51 pm

Season 2 for my Side Shft bow thruster. It is by far the best improvement I ever installed. Customer service is the ost paramount I have ever...

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October 30th, 2023, 7:43 pm
Where do I find Carver parts??

Last post by markalexander « October 27th, 2023, 9:14 pm
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by Freyguy08 » September 29th, 2020, 8:47 pm

I have a couple little issues with my 2003 360 Sport Sedan. For the life of me, I cannot find any OEM replacement parts online. I found the parts...
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October 27th, 2023, 9:14 pm
Installing fives elliptic portholes.

Last post by markalexander « October 27th, 2023, 6:10 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » March 25th, 2023, 7:14 am

I got some fixed elliptical porthole windows (Bomar/Pomponette) from great Lakes Skipper. the original ones were getting tired in sealing from water....

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October 27th, 2023, 6:10 pm
Generator Anode Change

Last post by Mikwallace « October 24th, 2023, 11:49 pm
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by Mikwallace » October 23rd, 2023, 6:44 pm

I did my first generator service on my 1 year old to me 1998, 405 AC. The genny is a Kohler 10kw, model 10e gas burner. It’s always operated great....

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October 24th, 2023, 11:49 pm
406 getting water in bildge when underway

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by pondering50 » February 3rd, 2023, 10:03 am

Hello,

2000 - 406 - I start with dry bilge - Run 15 miles or so come back in and I have 2 or 3 gallons of water in engine bilge area. It's saltwater...
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October 24th, 2023, 3:45 pm
Kohler gas genny model 10e oil specs

Last post by pepmyster « October 24th, 2023, 6:01 am
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by Mikwallace » October 23rd, 2023, 11:35 am

I’ve googled the I-net and searched this site and can’t the answer. I’m sure you guys can help!

I don’t have any manuals for my generator (Kohler...

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October 24th, 2023, 6:01 am
1993 carver 350 aft cabin propeller size

Last post by plittle2005 « October 23rd, 2023, 1:37 am
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by ataylor233 » October 22nd, 2023, 11:31 am

I have a 1993 carver 350 aft cabin ... powered by twin 454xl's does anyone know the prop specs ??
mine has a few numbers on it 279Z,299F,E636 not...

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October 23rd, 2023, 1:37 am
Window Track Cat Whisker replacement

Last post by quickdecision « October 19th, 2023, 12:17 pm
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by dtcom » January 16th, 2022, 10:02 am

I am looking to replace the "zipper piling" in the window tracks on my 1994 Mariner 330. Does anyone know the size to order?

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October 19th, 2023, 12:17 pm
Leaking fuel tank

Last post by bud37 « October 9th, 2023, 12:40 pm
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by ZigZag » October 7th, 2023, 2:44 pm

Leaking fuel tank repaired : Carver 4207 w/ CAT 3208s.

We repaired the starboard aluminum tank by installing an access plate near the aft end...

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October 9th, 2023, 12:40 pm
Port engine cuts off after about 15 minutes

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by Ctmangrum » May 5th, 2023, 6:46 pm

I have a 1976 mariner with a Ford 351 Windsor. After idling or running in gear for about 15 minutes it will cut off. Engine doesn't show that it's...
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October 8th, 2023, 4:14 pm
Shaft Alignment

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by Tireless » September 27th, 2023, 6:56 pm

I had a survey done buy a reputable surveyor in our area for insurance. He advised that I should have a shaft alignment done. He advised that he saw...
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October 6th, 2023, 4:48 pm
Bow thruster oil change

Last post by Hugo « October 3rd, 2023, 10:26 pm
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by pepmyster » September 14th, 2023, 5:32 am

Hi guys! I wish to change the bow thruster oil. I was thinking of doing it by vacuuming the reservoir, I believe using a synthetic 80/90 oil should...
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October 3rd, 2023, 10:26 pm
Adding airflow: ventilation ideas (2004 444)

Last post by Viper « September 29th, 2023, 2:01 pm
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by SFBayJustin » September 29th, 2023, 12:27 am

Soliciting ideas for improved ventilation:

With such a large salon, I'm finding it difficult to move a sufficient volume of outside air through the...

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September 29th, 2023, 2:01 pm
Recommendations for Manual Oil Extractor Pump?

Last post by plittle2005 « September 26th, 2023, 10:25 pm
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by JeffandErin » September 24th, 2023, 10:19 pm

I bought one off Amazon and it turned out to be junk. Dasbet 9L. It would not maintain the vacuum and I had to constantly pump to extract the oil....

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September 26th, 2023, 10:25 pm
1996 380 Santego SE

Last post by bobwhorn « September 26th, 2023, 6:37 pm
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by JimDross » September 26th, 2023, 10:32 am

On our boat the removable molded plastic panels that allow access to the bow from the bridge have developed cracks. Does anyone know if there are...

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September 26th, 2023, 6:37 pm
3467 Santego Wind Shield/Screen

Last post by km1125 « September 26th, 2023, 8:46 am
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by MichaelOKC » September 25th, 2023, 9:20 pm

The wind shield/screen on my Carver, needs a little work. It has lost some of it’s transparency, and in direct sun it is opaque. I am not sure what...

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September 26th, 2023, 8:46 am
Grab handles for boarding

Last post by bud37 « September 25th, 2023, 5:11 pm
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by Agriman » August 27th, 2023, 4:45 pm

I'm looking for replacement handles for our 350 Mariner. The old ones have become kind of shabby and need replacing. They are a vinyl material with...

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September 25th, 2023, 5:11 pm
Thumb Latch Lever for 1997 Mariner

Last post by SCPictures « September 25th, 2023, 10:28 am
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by SCPictures » September 24th, 2023, 1:06 pm

Hi, does anyone know where I could find replacement for Sliding Salon door Thumb Latch Lever. The closest I could find is on Swisco, but that size is...

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September 25th, 2023, 10:28 am
Door removal

Last post by Pura Vida « September 23rd, 2023, 9:28 am
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by Agriman » September 15th, 2023, 10:06 am

Anyone have any advice/ idea for the sliding door removal on a 350 Carver Mariner? I need to replace the insulation at the top in the track.

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September 23rd, 2023, 9:28 am
Where do you shop?

Last post by jonny12 « September 23rd, 2023, 8:20 am
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by KyleR » August 4th, 2022, 5:32 am

Been up shopping for hours and every time I get ready to pull the trigger on a purchase, I do a quick google search to review the company. It seems...
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September 23rd, 2023, 8:20 am
Fireboy-Xintex Gas Fume Detector alarm

Last post by BiggerBoat « September 18th, 2023, 1:25 am
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by BiggerBoat » September 16th, 2023, 6:36 pm

The M-2A display is mounted in the salon of my 1988 4227. I noticed that the "Unit fault indicator" was amber color. Sensor #1 is off,...

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September 18th, 2023, 1:25 am
Aft Deck panel spacers

Last post by tonyiiiafl « September 17th, 2023, 11:03 am
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by tonyiiiafl » September 16th, 2023, 5:54 pm

1994 Carver 390. On aft upper deck we have polycarbonate panels around the sides. There are spacers between the panels and the railing held on by...

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September 17th, 2023, 11:03 am
Seastar steering

Last post by tonyiiiafl « September 15th, 2023, 7:30 am
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by tonyiiiafl » September 10th, 2023, 9:26 am

I was on a sea trial for a friend yesterday. 1998 Silverton 292. I took the helm and was amazed at how smooth ans easy teh steering was. i asked if...

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September 15th, 2023, 7:30 am

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