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Replacement window slides

Last post by jbdraper « October 15th, 2024, 3:43 pm

by jbdraper » October 15th, 2024, 3:43 pm

I'm in the process of rebuilding our 1979 Carver, and currently I'm working on the window frames. I've got the frames off the boat and am planning on...

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October 15th, 2024, 3:43 pm
hot water

Last post by LOTO « October 11th, 2024, 3:39 am
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by LOTO » October 10th, 2024, 9:58 am

I have the two water lines that go from the motor to the hot water tank. They get warm when the engine is running. I want to stop that system. Should...

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October 11th, 2024, 3:39 am
Winterizing is there a good video or long checklist I can see to help me winterize my boat for the first time, 1990 34 s

Last post by Viper « October 9th, 2024, 8:53 pm
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by LOTO » October 7th, 2024, 7:42 am

Winterizing is there a good video or long checklist I can see to help me winterize my boat for the first time, 1990 34 santego.
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October 9th, 2024, 8:53 pm
1989 santego synchronizer guage

Last post by Guy « October 9th, 2024, 5:23 pm
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by Guy » October 8th, 2024, 5:17 pm

Hello all

Synchronizer Gauge wasn’t working, so I tossed it, only lately to be told it could have been serviced, my bad !!.

2 inch gauge but no...

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October 9th, 2024, 5:23 pm
Replacing electric stove/oven

Last post by MyPleasure « October 7th, 2024, 10:46 pm
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by MyPleasure » September 18th, 2024, 1:04 pm

Hi Fellas, I want to replace the electric stove/oven on our 36 Carver with a propane stove. My insurance company tells me that it has to be a...

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October 7th, 2024, 10:46 pm
3007 AC portholes

Last post by km1125 « October 6th, 2024, 8:14 pm
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by confused_bloke » October 6th, 2024, 12:36 pm

Hi, I recently bought a carver 3007 AC circa 1985, and it has 3 broken rectangular portholes.
the dimensions of the portholes are 450mmx250mm, but I...

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October 6th, 2024, 8:14 pm
2000 374 voyager water heater tank

Last post by 333 « October 6th, 2024, 4:42 pm
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by 333 » September 15th, 2024, 3:56 pm

I just purchased a used 2000 carver 374 voyager cabin cruiser. The hot water tank is locater on the port side of the port engine {330 cumins}. the...

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October 6th, 2024, 4:42 pm
2000 374 carver gear oil

Last post by 333 « October 6th, 2024, 4:34 pm
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by 333 » September 29th, 2024, 3:01 pm

Carver model 374 with cummins 330 hp diesel engines. What oil is used in transmission gear box. It smells like engine oil differently not gear oil ....

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October 6th, 2024, 4:34 pm
366 shore power

Last post by Viper « October 4th, 2024, 6:58 pm
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by Carverlvr2 » October 4th, 2024, 5:04 pm

Just bought my second Carver aft cabin. Went from the 1992 “33” (which was really the 350) to my new to me 2004 366. I expected most things to be...

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October 4th, 2024, 6:58 pm
lake water leak

Last post by km1125 « October 4th, 2024, 1:39 pm
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by Ken McDonald » October 2nd, 2024, 8:28 pm

I have a 1987 - 3807 carver aft cabin. For a few years now, I have had lake water getting into my forward billage located at the entrance to the...

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October 4th, 2024, 1:39 pm
C52 swimstep mounted swim ladder

Last post by KyleR « October 1st, 2024, 12:46 pm
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by Lady Anne » September 30th, 2024, 7:08 pm

Where can I find a replacement for my damaged swim ladder?

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October 1st, 2024, 12:46 pm
G4 12 volt bulbs

Last post by 333 « September 29th, 2024, 3:17 pm
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by Agriman » August 18th, 2024, 1:39 pm

Any suggestions for best brand of LED bulbs with super brightness?

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September 29th, 2024, 3:17 pm
Draining water accumulated from toilet window

Last post by vik1111 « September 28th, 2024, 10:02 am
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by vik1111 » September 26th, 2024, 11:32 am

Hi guys

I have a Mariner 36.

I seem to have collected a lot of sea water below the floor boards due to a leak from the window in the toilet....

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September 28th, 2024, 10:02 am
396 2001 Carver Transom shower

Last post by paulr « September 26th, 2024, 9:18 am
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by paulr » September 13th, 2024, 10:36 am

Its no wonder why some very generous boaters started this Forum years ago due to many maintenance items that come up during the ownership of a...

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September 26th, 2024, 9:18 am
Port hole hinges for 1998 26ft Mid cabin express

Last post by csuchyaz « September 23rd, 2024, 12:05 am

by csuchyaz » September 23rd, 2024, 12:05 am

Just curious if anyone could tell me the technical name of the ball and tension hinges attached to the plexiglas that seals the portholes and if...

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September 23rd, 2024, 12:05 am
Remove windows on 370 voyager 93

Last post by Julien « September 22nd, 2024, 3:44 am
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by Julien » September 15th, 2023, 4:44 am

Good morning
I want to repaint the window frames of my 370 Voyager from 93. Once the screws are removed I can't get them out and I can't slide a...

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September 22nd, 2024, 3:44 am
Bilge blower hose replacement

Last post by BarryK « September 20th, 2024, 12:33 pm
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by BarryK » September 15th, 2024, 12:56 pm

Hi everyone,

I would like to replace the 4" hoses to the bilge blowers. There are several cracks in the old ones. The upper connection is to a...

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September 20th, 2024, 12:33 pm
Upper helm leaking steering fluid

Last post by BarryK « September 15th, 2024, 12:39 pm
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by MCADRG » September 6th, 2024, 3:52 pm

I have a 1991 3608 aft cabin and noticed my upper helm was leaking fluid at the steering wheel stem location externally and also beneath the helm...
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September 15th, 2024, 12:39 pm
Voyager Cockpit Sidewall Repair

Last post by warren.corbin « September 8th, 2024, 6:42 pm

by warren.corbin » September 8th, 2024, 6:42 pm

1999 450 Voyager. I want to remove the top part of cockpit sidewall to repaint it. I believe this piece is aluminum. I can’t find where or how it is...

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September 8th, 2024, 6:42 pm
Maxwell VWC 2200 Windlass parts / repair

Last post by HookedOnTonics « September 7th, 2024, 11:43 am

by HookedOnTonics » September 7th, 2024, 11:43 am

I have a 1997 455 Aft with Maxwell VWC 2200 windlass with original manual...

The chainwheel is worn, causing the chain to slip. I purchased a new...

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September 7th, 2024, 11:43 am
volvo ql bow thruster in voyager 530

Last post by Hellipilot « September 4th, 2024, 10:49 am

by Hellipilot » September 4th, 2024, 10:49 am

anyone have a workaround for the control box/delay that is used on the ql bow thrusters? i bought an aftermarket one from dopplebox and ut seems that...

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September 4th, 2024, 10:49 am
Maxwell windless on 1995 Santego

Last post by Viper « August 31st, 2024, 8:26 pm
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by Rtiggy » August 28th, 2024, 10:55 am

Can anyone tell me the model of the Maxwell windless on the 1995 Santego? I have no paperwork. Can’t find anything on the windless and need to order...
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August 31st, 2024, 8:26 pm
Replacing Head Fan - removing dual drawer slide

Last post by km1125 « August 25th, 2024, 9:56 pm
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by theorifice » April 14th, 2024, 8:39 pm

Our head fan failed last year. It shorts out and trips the breaker. I think access wise, the head fan is behind this drawer. I can't see another way...

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August 25th, 2024, 9:56 pm
Best method for fixing stripped exterior hinge mounting screws

Last post by theorifice « August 25th, 2024, 5:22 pm
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by theorifice » May 28th, 2024, 3:30 am

What's the best way to fix these stripped mounting hole screws? They're for the covers for bins on the aft deck:

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August 25th, 2024, 5:22 pm
Head blower fan replacement.

Last post by theorifice « August 25th, 2024, 4:29 pm
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by Hoplite808 » June 22nd, 2023, 7:16 am

I have a 1988 3227 convertible. The head is supposed to have a blower fan. I removed the grill mounted on the starboard hull amidship below the rub...

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August 25th, 2024, 4:29 pm

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