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Replacing Fireboy Halon 100cg

Last post by tomschauer « May 16th, 2021, 10:35 pm
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by mitchellp » May 15th, 2021, 11:43 am

Hi,
I have 1989 Carver 3897 aft needing to replace fireboy halon suppression system. Could not find any instructions how to remove safely.

Please...

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May 16th, 2021, 10:35 pm
2001 Santego Merc 8.1s Horizon raw water cooling

Last post by 2001santego « May 15th, 2021, 2:57 pm
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by 2001santego » May 7th, 2021, 3:14 pm

Pro active maintenance performed for the new boating season. Replaced impellers and orings for raw water circuits on both engines. Brass pump housing...

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May 15th, 2021, 2:57 pm
Dashboard Covers

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by dave907 » May 14th, 2021, 9:33 pm

Hello all:

I just took posession of a new (to us) 2001 Carver 530 Pilothouse. Just finished up a passage bringing her across the state of Florida...

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May 14th, 2021, 9:33 pm
Hydraulic dinghy lift

Last post by Viper « May 13th, 2021, 10:05 am
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by rgaidies » May 13th, 2021, 9:35 am

Hydraulic lift question. Hoping someone knows some basics on hydraulic lift activation. My dinghy lift is 1992 vintage.
The remote control no longer...

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May 13th, 2021, 10:05 am
Bilge Blower replacement for 466

Last post by Viper « May 12th, 2021, 8:37 pm
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by wkeith » May 12th, 2021, 8:10 pm

My bilge blower is too loud and needs replacing. Any suggestions on best solution.
Thanks,
Walter
2004 Carver 466
Very Bullish II

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May 12th, 2021, 8:37 pm
1981 3607 Aft Cabin Thru Hull Access

Last post by km1125 « May 12th, 2021, 5:44 pm
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by LaReve » May 12th, 2021, 10:45 am

My 1981 3607 is going to need new thru hulls soon. On the stbd side (midship) there are 2 overboard that I need to replace. From what I can see, the...

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May 12th, 2021, 5:44 pm
"But I've Been Doing It That Way For Years...."

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by Viper » May 10th, 2021, 12:43 pm

Well, I got my first call this season for a cracked block! All frost plugs popped out of both engines and one block cracked, so far. Of course the...
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May 12th, 2021, 8:12 am
How to make your anodes last longer

Last post by Viper « May 11th, 2021, 8:15 pm
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by tomschauer » May 10th, 2021, 7:38 pm

20210509_122348.jpg I was finally able to work on the boat this weekend. She needed the bottom redone and really needs a full compound and wax, as it...

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May 11th, 2021, 8:15 pm
Bilge blower

Last post by mitchellp « May 11th, 2021, 4:22 am
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by mitchellp » April 23rd, 2021, 6:33 am

HI
I have a 1989 3807 Aft boat. When I turn on my bilge blower I get a high squeaky squeal, so I presume the blower is going bad. I don't have access...

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May 11th, 2021, 4:22 am
Window vinyl gauge

Last post by Midnightsun « May 6th, 2021, 3:32 pm
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by TStenta » May 5th, 2021, 11:58 am

Hello All,
I have been searching the posts for any related thread on this topic and cannot find one so apologies if it has been discussed already.

I...

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May 6th, 2021, 3:32 pm
46 water heater

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by fdsf23! » May 5th, 2021, 9:52 pm

I have a 2007 46 MY that has developed a leak in the water heater. The water heater is 20 gallons. Does anybody know the best way to remove it. It...

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May 5th, 2021, 9:52 pm
My Raritan ice maker suddenly stopped making ice

Last post by g36 « May 5th, 2021, 1:59 pm
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by kkochner » May 5th, 2021, 11:41 am

My ice maker stopped making ice all of a sudden when I turned it off and back on a bit later it made one round of ice but it’s not automatically make...

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May 5th, 2021, 1:59 pm
Fault code 6.4 Fault in Multi-Station unit

Last post by Viper « May 5th, 2021, 12:28 pm
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by kkochner » May 5th, 2021, 11:36 am

I was getting this 6.4 code on my EDC control panel for the starboard engine. My neutral green light would not come on but the yellow diagnostic...

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May 5th, 2021, 12:28 pm
2004 Carver 360 Mariner

Last post by Viper « May 4th, 2021, 2:01 pm
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by GlenburnieBoater » May 1st, 2021, 11:01 pm

Asking for a friend: new to this model 2004 360 Mariner and need to know HOW TO LOCATE AND ACCESS THE WATER HEATER. please advise!

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May 4th, 2021, 2:01 pm
Aft Shower woes 396

Last post by g36 « May 4th, 2021, 9:18 am
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by 650Guy » December 5th, 2020, 10:52 am

So just finished my first full season with my 396 and decided to redo the sealant around the shower door in the aft cabin as it was... well, awful!...
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May 4th, 2021, 9:18 am
Forward Bilge Issue

Last post by PossiblyPaul « May 2nd, 2021, 4:38 pm
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by pendavmassey » January 24th, 2021, 12:49 pm

We have a 1988 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin kept on the St. Lawrence River in Alexandria Bay, NY. This will be our 5th summer on the boat.
It seems that the...
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May 2nd, 2021, 4:38 pm
Throttle cables - clean and oil or replace?

Last post by PossiblyPaul « May 2nd, 2021, 4:29 pm
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by PossiblyPaul » September 5th, 2020, 4:51 pm

This subject may have been dealt with previously, but my 'searching' skills are poor, so forgive me if it's a repeat. I posted it in the wrong forum...

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May 2nd, 2021, 4:29 pm
Wash down spigots - help

Last post by buster53 « May 1st, 2021, 8:51 am
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by buster53 » April 26th, 2021, 10:07 am

Ok, on my 2001, model 356 (and I'm sure other models as well) I have wash down spigots both at the anchor pulpit and on the aft deck.
The plastic...
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May 1st, 2021, 8:51 am
1995 355 WATER HEATER ISSUE

Last post by Viper « May 1st, 2021, 7:42 am
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by seldomdry » April 29th, 2021, 11:12 am

I need to replace water heater. Problem is it is mounted under the dinette. It will not fit through the floor access panel.
Help!

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May 1st, 2021, 7:42 am
When To Change The Oil

Last post by RGrew176 « April 30th, 2021, 1:49 am
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by RGrew176 » April 29th, 2021, 8:17 am

Just curious. I am old school in that I believe you change your oil in the fall just before winter layup. My mechanic is of the school that you...

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April 30th, 2021, 1:49 am
Rear Sliding Cabin Door

Last post by tomschauer « April 27th, 2021, 11:25 pm
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by DannyF » January 22nd, 2021, 9:01 am

Hello all,
I have a 1995 Carver 355 and the rear sliding acrylic door is getting hard to open or close.
I have tried spraying a dry lube on the top...
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April 27th, 2021, 11:25 pm
Head raw water inlet location?

Last post by km1125 « April 27th, 2021, 8:21 pm
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by mikesparker » April 21st, 2021, 6:33 pm

I'm dumb...can't for the life of me find the raw water inlet cock for head on my 1985 3227. Anyone? Please?
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April 27th, 2021, 8:21 pm
1750 RPMS

Last post by Viper « April 26th, 2021, 10:15 am
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by Michaemac » April 25th, 2021, 6:58 pm

Anyone have a solution as to why my boat won’t rev higher than 1750 rpms? I have 2005 56 Pilot house.

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April 26th, 2021, 10:15 am
Flying colors or colours

Last post by bud37 « April 26th, 2021, 8:01 am
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by Phrancus » April 25th, 2021, 3:15 pm

Have to replace some parts of the interior of our 1992 26 / 28 sedan it's a kind of vinyl with foam backing. I found something similar but would...

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April 26th, 2021, 8:01 am
Generator Hydro Lock Help

Last post by Midnightsun « April 25th, 2021, 7:06 pm
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by Midnightsun » April 24th, 2021, 12:14 pm

The owner of my previous boat is having issues with the generator hydro locking every now and then and would like some suggestions on how to...
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April 25th, 2021, 7:06 pm

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