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Stuck packing nut

Last post by km1125 « August 19th, 2023, 9:28 am
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by Jay Fusaro » August 18th, 2023, 3:57 pm

Hi guys, we have a 1998 445 with Cummins Diesel‘s and the starboard shaft was dripping about once every two seconds even while the engines were not...

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Carver 3207 Bimni Top

Last post by Grafunkus « August 2nd, 2023, 11:01 am
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by ataylor233 » March 31st, 2018, 8:33 pm

Hello all, I have a bit of a issue .I own a 86 carver 3207 and due to age and neglect my bimini is torn, i need a new one.My issue is custom top...

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August 2nd, 2023, 11:01 am
Packing nut torque

Last post by Jay Fusaro « August 1st, 2023, 10:54 pm
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by Jay Fusaro » July 31st, 2023, 11:36 am

Hi, all, on my 1998 445 with Cummins diesel’s the starboard shaft at the packing nut has started a drip about one per second while the shaft is not...

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August 1st, 2023, 10:54 pm
Electric Boat Charger

Last post by pepmyster « July 31st, 2023, 4:58 pm
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by Midnightsun » July 31st, 2023, 3:16 pm

We are presently at Confederation Basin Marina in Kingston, Ontario. First time I see a charger for electric boats. :down:

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July 31st, 2023, 4:58 pm
Throttle Synchronizer

Last post by bud37 « July 21st, 2023, 12:03 pm
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by jmm48m60 » September 1st, 2019, 12:20 pm

I have a 2002 Carver 356 aft cabin, with Crusader engines. Boat has a sync gauge which at a speed ex: 2500 rpm or any rpm on both tachometers the...

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July 21st, 2023, 12:03 pm
Navigation Lights?

Last post by Midnightsun « July 17th, 2023, 7:13 am
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by Midnightsun » May 21st, 2023, 9:06 am

Did Carver deliver the 41CMY with non conforming nav lights?

From everything I have read I am supposed to have the standard red and green on port...
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July 17th, 2023, 7:13 am
Rule A Matic Float Switch Garbage

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by Midnightsun » June 24th, 2023, 10:16 am

I am fed up with the poor longevity of these crap switches. Now I do maintain my shower sumps on a regular basis however this morning my wife says...
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July 4th, 2023, 10:28 pm
Ac unit Carver 325 1997

Last post by buddyrm « July 3rd, 2023, 8:36 am
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by buddyrm » July 1st, 2023, 7:06 pm

Hi all, does anyone know what freon type is the default Ac unit. Installed on. Carver 325 1997. Is is R22 or R12.? Specifically the main cabin unit.

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July 3rd, 2023, 8:36 am
Panel fasteners on aft lounge area

Last post by buddyrm « June 28th, 2023, 2:55 pm
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by buddyrm » June 25th, 2023, 3:31 pm

Hi, looking were to get the plastic push on snap rivets. Looked everywhere. Can anyone tell me where to get them.. here is a picture. Any help would...

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June 28th, 2023, 2:55 pm
1987 3607 Carver Aft Cabin Keel

Last post by km1125 « June 27th, 2023, 10:45 am
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by Robin's Nest » June 26th, 2023, 3:43 pm

Hi All-

Can anyone tell us what the keel is constructed of in our 1987 3607 Carver Aft Cabin?

Thanks so much for any help-
Robin's Nest

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June 27th, 2023, 10:45 am
Electronics to include Autopilot, chartplotter and more

Last post by Robin's Nest « June 26th, 2023, 3:22 pm
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by Robin's Nest » June 21st, 2023, 8:07 pm

We are looking to install autopilot, a chartplotter, AIS and Radar on our 36' Carver Aft Cabin which is a 1987. Has anyone ever installed this...

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June 26th, 2023, 3:22 pm
455 Carver bilge blowers diesel engine

Last post by Viper « June 25th, 2023, 7:29 pm
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by Preferred » June 25th, 2023, 11:07 am

I have a 455 Carver 1998, two blowers have to be replaced out of 4.
Reading the different posts on the subject, diesels should draw air in ?
Both the...

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June 25th, 2023, 7:29 pm
Beautiful Season Start

Last post by pepmyster « June 22nd, 2023, 7:40 am
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by Midnightsun » June 22nd, 2023, 5:38 am

Ventured out to an island in the region. Beautiful morning to say the least.

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June 22nd, 2023, 7:40 am
S.S. Minnow Restored

Last post by Midnightsun « June 19th, 2023, 3:35 pm
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by Midnightsun » June 14th, 2023, 5:34 am

I am sure most of us here remember this.

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June 19th, 2023, 3:35 pm
Fender Storage in Anchor Locker?

Last post by KyleR « June 18th, 2023, 5:06 pm
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by HOB » June 18th, 2023, 10:39 am

Hello All… since purchasing our boat 5 years ago, we have stored 4 fenders on the front of the boat. Two on each side in racks that were on the boat...

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June 18th, 2023, 5:06 pm
Vacuflush Preventative Maintenance

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by Midnightsun » May 20th, 2023, 7:16 am

So what is the norm for preventative maintenance on Vacuflush systems? Had to do my forward head yesterday only to find out the bellows was split.

I...
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June 15th, 2023, 10:01 pm
Breaker panel lights

Last post by Jay Fusaro « June 13th, 2023, 11:37 pm
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by Jay Fusaro » June 12th, 2023, 7:36 pm

No laughing - On the breaker panel on our '98 445 most of the lights for the individual breakers are functional - dark when the breaker is off and...

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June 13th, 2023, 11:37 pm
Shock your holding tank

Last post by Jay Fusaro « June 13th, 2023, 11:29 pm
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by Jay Fusaro » June 12th, 2023, 7:29 pm

Hi all - I'm also a member of Boat US and I get there magazine, in the most recent issue they talking about how to keep your black water holding tank...

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June 13th, 2023, 11:29 pm
Salt Water in Galley Bilge

Last post by bud37 « June 8th, 2023, 8:33 pm
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by Morningstar4207 » May 30th, 2023, 1:51 pm

Hi, I have a 1986 Carver 4207. We took a 55 NM trip two weeks ago to get a bottom job. Once at the dock, we noticed our galley bilge full of salt...
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June 8th, 2023, 8:33 pm
Great Lakes Skipper Reminder

Last post by RGrew176 « June 2nd, 2023, 11:54 pm
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by Midnightsun » June 2nd, 2023, 5:55 am

Just wanted to remind people here about Great Lakes Skipper. These people specialize in picking up spare parts from boat manufacturers that they do...

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June 2nd, 2023, 11:54 pm
Coldest Launch Yet

Last post by Cooler « May 19th, 2023, 11:23 am
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by Midnightsun » May 18th, 2023, 12:40 pm

The boat was launched on Tuesday however the locks were closed to pleasure craft until this morning so we just tied her up at the storage marina and...

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May 19th, 2023, 11:23 am
How Many Boats Have You Had

Last post by Cooler « May 17th, 2023, 9:56 am
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by RGrew176 » May 17th, 2023, 4:08 am

Saw this in another forum and thought I would bring it here.

Boats

1. 1960 Fiberform 12’ with 5 HP Firestone O/B (used)

2. 1972 Penn Yan 14’ with...

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May 17th, 2023, 9:56 am
TRANSMISSION DIP STICK for VELVET DRIVE

Last post by michelml54 « May 16th, 2023, 7:37 pm
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by michelml54 » May 16th, 2023, 9:50 am

gOOD MORNING
I'm looking for A DIP STICK ON MY CARVER MOTORYACHT 325 1998 WITH VELVET DRIVE TRANSMISSION MODEL 20-01-004 WITH A RATION FOF 2.040:1...

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May 16th, 2023, 7:37 pm
Starlink Portability

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by Midnightsun » May 5th, 2022, 11:16 am

Hmmm, this is getting interesting. Not that it is available yet for in-motion however the article does say they are working on it for RVs and boats....
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May 10th, 2023, 5:39 am
First weekend on the boat coming up!

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by Cain8768 » April 18th, 2023, 3:29 pm

We purchased a 2000 Carver 396 with twin 454's in late January and have been redoing a lot of things. Our first weekend on board at LOTO with...
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