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Cummins 450C No Start (Data Link Inactive)

Last post by KuyaJunGarage « October 15th, 2025, 8:37 am
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by trwestman » October 13th, 2025, 9:35 am

Tried to start my Starboard engine. Key On there were no lights on the display panel. Specifically I look for “Wait to Start”. Digital display turns...

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October 15th, 2025, 8:37 am
2000 Carver 506 - deck door locks/intruder

Last post by KuyaJunGarage « October 13th, 2025, 8:16 am
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by KuyaJunGarage » October 7th, 2025, 1:27 pm

Hello everyone, hope all is good!

Well, it happen! We had an intruder come on our boat last Sunday 5:30am, caught it on camera. Filed a police...

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October 13th, 2025, 8:16 am
Revised Bilge Blower Discussion

Last post by paulr « October 10th, 2025, 9:46 pm
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by paulr » July 22nd, 2025, 9:54 am

I had my Carver 396 (gas) for 2 years now and the blowers have never worked correctly. I replaced all 4 blowers and the 4 relays and only 1 blower...
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October 10th, 2025, 9:46 pm
Northstar 6000i

Last post by Viper « October 10th, 2025, 9:00 pm
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by paulr » October 9th, 2025, 5:02 pm

I have a Northstar 6000i GPS that was originally mounted on my dashboard. I no longer use it as it is so outdated. I see that it has a video input...

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October 10th, 2025, 9:00 pm
Freshwater Tank

Last post by Viper « October 6th, 2025, 6:39 pm
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by MCADRG » October 6th, 2025, 12:12 pm

I have a 1991 3608 aft cabin and for winter it is stored indoors in a heated building. Can I leave my freshwater tank full or is it a best practice...

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October 6th, 2025, 6:39 pm
Thru hull transducer leak

Last post by Merkinbrumsky « October 1st, 2025, 6:43 pm
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by Merkinbrumsky » September 22nd, 2025, 12:48 pm

So there are a couple of old thru hull transducers in my bilge that look like they are from the Stone Age. Neither functions at this point and I have...

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October 1st, 2025, 6:43 pm
Happy New Year - Moving off Lake Lanier GA to AL - ICW

Last post by kgarguilo « September 19th, 2025, 4:05 pm
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by kgarguilo » January 11th, 2025, 11:36 am

Happy New Year everyone! Hope everyone got some time away and relaxed a bit. We have decided to move to Mobile AL on the ICW. We will be moving our...
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September 19th, 2025, 4:05 pm
Black rubber flybridge trim

Last post by DanM « September 15th, 2025, 1:47 pm
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by DanM » September 9th, 2025, 4:30 pm

I know I have seen this question before but I cannot locate it. I am looking for the black rubber trim insert that wraps around the the flybridge,...

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September 15th, 2025, 1:47 pm
Volvo QS BP1200 bow thruster replacement

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by ilbacio » April 16th, 2019, 10:42 pm

I need a bit of help.
My Volvo QS BP1200 Bow Thruster is dead and Volvo no longer makes this thruster nor can I find a source of parts to repair it....
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September 10th, 2025, 12:11 pm
Water pump Ford 302

Last post by hlfm « August 25th, 2025, 6:04 pm
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by hlfm » August 24th, 2025, 12:21 pm

When do you rebuild or replace a water pump. The one in question is less than 4 years, low mileage. Impeller looks good but realized yesterday the...

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August 25th, 2025, 6:04 pm
manuals

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by RyDrew » August 24th, 2025, 12:51 pm

I am making a a deposit on a 2004 36 Mariner this week. Is there a good source for owners manuals or crusader 5.7 service manuals? I looked for a...

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August 24th, 2025, 3:00 pm
Screen repair under moon roof

Last post by Sgranier « August 17th, 2025, 3:55 pm
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by tgherzog » May 21st, 2023, 1:30 pm

Have a 2016 C37. The screen under the moon roof (is that what it's called?) in the main salon has come loose from its tracks. Any suggestions on how...

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August 17th, 2025, 3:55 pm
57 Voyager, shower won't drain

Last post by buster53 « August 17th, 2025, 3:04 pm
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by Barrett50 » August 5th, 2025, 3:45 am

This is my first real issue with the boat. When I bought it, it was surveyed. There were no reports of issues with the shower drains. I have used the...
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August 17th, 2025, 3:04 pm
Bilges work on floats but not from helm switch

Last post by Kruggy88 « August 16th, 2025, 9:58 pm
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by Merkinbrumsky » May 28th, 2025, 7:45 pm

So this has been an issue since I owned the boat and needs to be rectified. Neither bilge pump will run from the continuous switch on the fly bridge...

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August 16th, 2025, 9:58 pm
Drain tube splash guard

Last post by Viper « August 16th, 2025, 9:07 pm
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by CooperB » August 14th, 2025, 7:01 pm

2006 39my - I’ve been looking for this rubber fitting for two years. It located on the exterior near the window on the aft deck. I don’t even know...

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August 16th, 2025, 9:07 pm
Isinglass channel broken

Last post by g36 « August 14th, 2025, 9:18 am
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by trwestman » August 13th, 2025, 3:46 pm

IMG_5491.jpeg Where can I find this channel for the cord the isinglass slides into. It’s the cracked piece in the picture below the radar.

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August 14th, 2025, 9:18 am
1985 Carver 3607 Tach issues

Last post by 3607Dave « August 8th, 2025, 5:32 pm
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by 3607Dave » August 7th, 2025, 5:04 pm

I have an issue with the Tachometers on the bridge and lower helm. All 4 of them do not work, the synchronizer gauge on the bridge works. There isn't...

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August 8th, 2025, 5:32 pm
'96 325 Aft Cabin Anchor Roller

Last post by payment « August 7th, 2025, 10:53 am
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by payment » August 5th, 2025, 4:13 pm

Hello, I purchased my '96 325 Aft Cabin last fall. It came with a Bruce anchor and we're having some challenges getting the anchor off and on the...

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August 7th, 2025, 10:53 am
Sync indicator

Last post by g36 « August 2nd, 2025, 1:51 pm
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by Punch'Eau » August 1st, 2025, 9:20 pm

Hi all, is this indicator still working on your boat? On my 2000 350 Mariner with gas engines it s totally dead

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August 2nd, 2025, 1:51 pm
Carver 4207 Aft Cabin Davit System

Last post by MyPleasure « August 1st, 2025, 9:10 pm
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by Playmore » July 17th, 2025, 8:06 pm

Have an 89 model with davit on top of sundeck. Currently have a 12 ft. Avon dingy weighing 400 pounds dry. Want to change dingy to 600 lb with same...

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August 1st, 2025, 9:10 pm
Replacing 396 salon door tracks

Last post by Viper « July 23rd, 2025, 6:47 am
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by KyleR » June 7th, 2025, 2:53 pm

First, I want to give credit to my wife who found a Facebook post where someone with a 444 did this repair/replacement. I do not have FB so there's...
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July 23rd, 2025, 6:47 am
Princess Stove Top Burner replacement

Last post by Midnightsun « July 22nd, 2025, 5:53 pm
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by SCPictures » July 20th, 2025, 5:02 pm

Does anyone know where I could find the black burner stove top plates for a 1997 350 Mariner?
Thanks!

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July 22nd, 2025, 5:53 pm
carver 350 aft cabin Shaft log

Last post by ataylor233 « July 18th, 2025, 4:03 pm
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by ataylor233 » July 18th, 2025, 2:04 pm

i desperately need this part shaft log does anyone know where i can get it from

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July 18th, 2025, 4:03 pm
1999 Carver 356 aft.

Last post by waybomb « July 16th, 2025, 6:34 pm
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by Twinsinpa » July 16th, 2025, 5:51 am

Hi all. New to group. Just got the Carver. We need new bow deck cushions. Does anyone know where to get parts?

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July 16th, 2025, 6:34 pm
95 Santego 380 screen door

Last post by Erikpmn « July 16th, 2025, 8:37 am
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by Rtiggy » July 3rd, 2024, 8:14 pm

Hi!
How do I get the screen door out of this 95 Santego 380 to rescreen it? I can almost get the boor out but once I do it doesn’t fit. Do I have to...

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