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April 26th, 2026, 8:14 am
saw it in post
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rjr »
January 30th, 2019, 4:55 pm
In one of the recent discussions, the poster mentioned a 'violent' slap on the sun deck from wave action when at rest and said don't worry you'll get...
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Last post by Alaska 530 Voyager
February 3rd, 2019, 8:39 pm
Merc vs Volvo Penta
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TruckerTim »
January 30th, 2019, 4:30 pm
Looking at 1990’s to 2005 Aft cabins in the 40’+ range. Very familiar w/ Merc I/O’s but have only heard negatives about the Volvo I/O’s. Looking for...
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Last post by pepmyster
February 1st, 2019, 5:43 am
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Last post by bud37
January 29th, 2019, 8:12 pm
Boat show
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pepmyster »
January 25th, 2019, 6:32 am
Hey gang! Took the day off and heading to the Toronto Boat Show. Looking for all KINDS of stuff, aas you can figure. Want to replace our chart...
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Last post by denpooch
January 28th, 2019, 9:29 am
Micro Switch corroded
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Salty Cat »
January 16th, 2019, 12:21 pm
Carver 3007 1981 Aft Cabin
The micro switch under the forward/reverse lever is totally corroded. Can
anybody advise where to get a micro switch...
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Last post by Salty Cat
January 17th, 2019, 10:38 pm
1989 4207 - Living Aboard
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PINCHME »
September 12th, 2016, 3:53 pm
I would enjoy hearing from anyone who has done the liveaboard experience on a 4207 in colder climates. Do's Don'ts best plan for heat, etc...
PINCH...
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Last post by byresch
January 12th, 2019, 9:36 am
Drain Plug Reinstall
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Sadey »
December 21st, 2018, 8:14 am
Took the drain plug out to see what would come out. Nothing did but should I use TFE paste or Teflon to reinstall? Honestly I can’t remember what was...
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Last post by Sadey
December 21st, 2018, 3:49 pm
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Last post by RGrew176
December 20th, 2018, 2:27 am
Reusing the shrink
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km1125 »
November 16th, 2018, 10:57 pm
I think this is my 6th year reusing the same shrink. I cut it at the back the first year and rolled it up towards the bow. Stuck it in a bag for the...
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Last post by Cooler
December 18th, 2018, 11:04 am
Ready For Her Winters Nap
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RGrew176 »
December 15th, 2018, 2:24 am
There she is ready for whatever winter may toss her way.
Waiting for spring to arrive.
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Last post by Cooler
December 16th, 2018, 6:54 pm
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Last post by bud37
December 7th, 2018, 9:14 am
Wall mounted knife magnet???
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amanphoto »
September 9th, 2018, 3:40 pm
I'm thinking of installing Wall mounted knife magnet. We like to cook a lot and I don't want my sharp knifes bouncing around in the silverware...
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Last post by Bentone23
November 19th, 2018, 12:43 am
5 mph increase dreaming
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rjr »
September 24th, 2018, 1:46 pm
Would love to obtain 5 mph increase in cruising speed. I know it would be difficult if not impossible. We have a 440 MY with CAT 3126s rated at 420...
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Last post by Cooler
November 15th, 2018, 5:18 pm
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Last post by pepmyster
November 15th, 2018, 5:52 am
My 2018 Season Is Over
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RGrew176 »
November 1st, 2018, 4:27 am
The time has arrived. My Carver is coming out of the water and will soon begin its long winter nap. Wednesday was a beautiful day. About 50* and 0...
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Last post by RGrew176
November 15th, 2018, 3:13 am
What Watch Do You Wear On Board
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Midnightsun »
June 20th, 2018, 6:36 pm
I am a little nuts when it comes to watches, love them.
Would like to see what you wear on the boat no matter if it is a Timex or a Rolex. i have a...
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Last post by Cooler
November 14th, 2018, 7:44 pm
Black Streaks
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denpooch »
August 19th, 2018, 12:23 pm
Well its that time of year where the boats in my neck of the woods develop those pesky streaks on different areas of the yacht.
Perhaps they appear...
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Last post by Cooler
November 14th, 2018, 7:30 pm
Need advice on low hours
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becdan3 »
August 21st, 2018, 8:57 pm
We are ready to purchase another boat and one of the boats we have been looking at is a Carver 410. It is a 2002 model and has very Low hours on...
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Last post by Cooler
November 14th, 2018, 7:08 pm
Fireboy-Xintex CO2 CMD-4MR model
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Cliffm »
November 12th, 2018, 3:01 pm
My wife and I are purchasing a 2006 Carver 36 MY with Fireboy-Xintex CMD-4MR Co2 detectors.
it appears these have a "fixed" 4yr 11mo life span. if...
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Last post by Cliffm
November 13th, 2018, 11:10 am
Question about using the generator
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VicB »
November 8th, 2018, 6:55 am
Alright, this may be the winner for dumbest question of the week. We are finally ready to move our new (to us) 3807 from one side of the state to the...
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Last post by RGrew176
November 9th, 2018, 1:40 am
It's That Time
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RGrew176 »
October 18th, 2018, 4:25 am
The end is near. My 2018 season is just about done. Wednesday was the beginning of the end. I traveled to the boat to remove some of the things I...
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Last post by RGrew176
October 26th, 2018, 4:23 am
Moonrise
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RGrew176 »
October 25th, 2018, 5:10 am
Moonrise 10/24/18 as seen from the Gibraltar Boat Yard.
Moonrise 10/24/18 over the Detroit River.
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Last post by RGrew176
October 26th, 2018, 4:21 am
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Last post by darrenlife
October 24th, 2018, 8:25 am
Another Season Comes to an End
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Midnightsun »
October 6th, 2018, 11:24 am
Drove her down river for about 3 hrs to her winter resting place. Had her hauled and put on the dry. I pressure washed the hull and all...
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Last post by RGrew176
October 21st, 2018, 10:04 pm
Boating Industry Future
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Midnightsun »
July 3rd, 2018, 5:20 am
Not sure where we are going. With the closure of Bayliner which now only produces small boats, Meridian is defunct and the latest news is Sea Ray is...
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Last post by RGrew176
October 21st, 2018, 4:00 am
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