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Finding a Yard

Last post by KyleR « March 20th, 2023, 9:40 am
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by Alanna Mo Cree » January 22nd, 2023, 11:15 am

The time has come for me to get some more serious work done that would either take me way too long working only weekends or things that I'd rather...

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March 20th, 2023, 9:40 am
Repair Sliding Glass Door

Last post by Pura Vida « March 17th, 2023, 8:28 am
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by tjh408 » September 20th, 2021, 4:32 pm

I would like to replace the rollers or trucks that the sliding glass door rides on to the saloon in my 360 SS. How do I remove them or the door to...

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March 17th, 2023, 8:28 am
Circuit breakers

Last post by Marooned « March 16th, 2023, 6:35 pm
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by Marooned » March 16th, 2023, 5:27 pm

Hello All. I'm new to this post but not new to boating. I have a 1989 Carver 3467. I have the manuals but they don't include a wiring diagram /...

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March 16th, 2023, 6:35 pm
-1987 Carver 4207 dual helm steering question

Last post by waybomb « March 13th, 2023, 7:42 pm
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by steve&tammy » March 12th, 2023, 10:36 pm

Hi fellow Carver's!
1987 Carver 4207 with dual helms.
Steering question... please see the picture.
1) Does the engine need to run to properly run the...

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March 13th, 2023, 7:42 pm
Zinc Anodes

Last post by denpooch « March 13th, 2023, 5:23 pm
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by ehschneider » March 11th, 2023, 11:19 am

Does anyone know how many anodes my Mariner has. I see one big one on the hull stern and one on each shaft and on the trim tabs, Anymore I...

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March 13th, 2023, 5:23 pm
Tech needed..Ft. Lauderdale...Maxwell 800 tech

Last post by benica « March 13th, 2023, 4:53 pm
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by benica » March 12th, 2023, 1:31 pm

Windlass...Maxwell 800..
Perhaps...one of you reading this in the Ft. Lauderdale area has experience and knowledge on the Maxwell 800 winch or know...

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March 13th, 2023, 4:53 pm
1989 Carver 3207

Last post by Viper « March 10th, 2023, 6:00 pm
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by Henrygh57 » March 8th, 2023, 11:09 am

I am a new yacht owner and just purchase a 1989 Carver 3207 that needs a carburetor for the Kohler 7kW. I was told it is a side mount. Does anyone...

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March 10th, 2023, 6:00 pm
Seacock frozen

Last post by km1125 « March 7th, 2023, 5:29 pm
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by drewp » March 3rd, 2023, 11:30 am

One of my seacocks is frozen. It is the freshwater intake to my port engine - via the sea strainer. The seacock is open, there is no water leaking or...
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March 7th, 2023, 5:29 pm
Bow Thruster Prop

Last post by denpooch « March 5th, 2023, 6:02 pm

by denpooch » March 5th, 2023, 6:02 pm

Hey there mates. An early project this year is to replace the port side broken 'Side-Power' bow thruster propeller.
I understand that it is simply a...

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March 5th, 2023, 6:02 pm
Vent...exhaust questions...

Last post by Viper « March 4th, 2023, 9:49 am
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by benica » March 2nd, 2023, 8:14 am

1997 355.
Pictures attached.
Never realized until now..went to remove the SB side plastic vent cover...supposedly exhaust vent..please confirm...Air...
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March 4th, 2023, 9:49 am
Best bedding compound

Last post by Hold'n On II « March 3rd, 2023, 10:37 pm
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by Dad Joke » February 16th, 2023, 1:45 pm

I like Sikaflex 291 better than 4200. My question is, how difficult is it to remove 291 when it comes time to re-bed? Thanks.

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March 3rd, 2023, 10:37 pm
Hynautic H-50 versus H-52

Last post by Cooler « February 27th, 2023, 11:13 am
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by Dusty Bilges » February 25th, 2023, 4:07 pm

Does anyone know the difference between these two hydraulic steering pumps?

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February 27th, 2023, 11:13 am
Loose Electric Stove Top

Last post by pepmyster « February 23rd, 2023, 12:25 pm
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by HOB » February 22nd, 2023, 10:39 am

Hello all, the 3 burner electric stove top in my Carver 46 MY is no longer attached to the base. I can pick the stove top up and look underneath. All...

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February 23rd, 2023, 12:25 pm
Leaking Fuel Tank Repaired

Last post by ZigZag « February 18th, 2023, 9:48 am
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by ZigZag » February 15th, 2023, 11:16 am

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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February 18th, 2023, 9:48 am
PROPS for 1988 3207 aft cabin

Last post by km1125 « February 15th, 2023, 11:01 am
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by Skinny Carp » February 14th, 2023, 10:54 am

Can anyone help me find the correct props for a 1988 aft cabin? I'm super green. I know I need to either repair or replace the props, so I'm thinking...

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February 15th, 2023, 11:01 am
Carver 450 Salon AC unit

Last post by DLOtten « February 14th, 2023, 9:58 pm
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by DLOtten » February 14th, 2023, 3:14 pm

Does anyone know how to access to Air Conditioning unit for the Salon Area? I can't seem to find it.

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February 14th, 2023, 9:58 pm
Carver 450 Gunwale

Last post by mjmason1 « February 14th, 2023, 9:34 pm
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by DLOtten » February 14th, 2023, 3:28 pm

Does anyone know how to remove the aluminum gunwales from a Carver 450? Mine are bubbled & corroded.

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February 14th, 2023, 9:34 pm
Bilge pumps ain't working

Last post by km1125 « February 13th, 2023, 10:24 am
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by edw » July 29th, 2021, 5:12 pm

'83 3607 aft cabin "Damn Boat". Neither pump is getting power, but I have power to the switches. Since the bilge sniffer doesn't work...

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February 13th, 2023, 10:24 am
New aft canvas

Last post by tonyiiiafl « February 11th, 2023, 1:18 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » April 26th, 2022, 4:09 pm

After a long wait I finally had my aft canvas installed. Old one was brittle and ripped to shreds from N Easter in October. I was able to sand down...
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February 11th, 2023, 1:18 pm
Cutlass bearing replacement determination - 1984 Mariner 3697

Last post by rictamily « February 8th, 2023, 8:19 pm
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by rictamily » January 2nd, 2023, 8:51 pm

Hi,

My prop shaft is 1 ⅜ diameter. I have the boat on blocks so wanting to do maintenance while on the hard. The props are removed and when shaking...

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February 8th, 2023, 8:19 pm
Water under port engine and wall

Last post by drewp « February 8th, 2023, 12:44 am

by drewp » February 8th, 2023, 12:44 am

After coming back to my boat after two months I discovered water under my port engine. This is the first time water has pooled under the engine, I...

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February 8th, 2023, 12:44 am
Interior LED light covers.

Last post by MarxCarver « February 7th, 2023, 9:28 am
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by MarxCarver » February 6th, 2023, 11:10 am

Interior LED light covers.Have searched high and low and even bought items that looked to fit only to learn that they did not. If anyone knows of a...

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February 7th, 2023, 9:28 am
‘88 4207 Forward Head

Last post by nootcheez « February 7th, 2023, 9:08 am
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by nootcheez » February 6th, 2023, 6:14 pm

Need to remove the forward head but I cannot locate the water intake. Any have information on where it would be and how to access it?

Thanks for any...

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February 7th, 2023, 9:08 am
Follow up question to fuel smell in the salon

Last post by Viper « February 3rd, 2023, 4:36 pm
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by denpooch » January 12th, 2023, 6:16 pm

Hey there and Happy New Year to the crew.
A couple of months ago I posted regarding a fuel smell in the salon. After many responses, I have decided...

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
February 3rd, 2023, 4:36 pm
444 cmy Hydraulic pump ??

Last post by buster53 « January 28th, 2023, 9:08 am
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by BCHargett » January 20th, 2023, 11:16 am

We have a 444 cmy. Our auto pilot kicks in just fine, but shortly after gives a low hydraulic error.

There is a hydraulic/steering fluid access...

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January 28th, 2023, 9:08 am

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