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Bilgewater
- Scurvy Dog
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- Vessel Info: 78 Carver 3396 Mariner
- Location: Macedon, NY
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Hello
Bilgewater here. Long time boater, just purchased a 78 Carver Mariner 3396 in Macedon, NY. The wife and I have refurbished a 72 Gulfstar 36, (sold); a 74 Mainship 34 (sunk by Hurricane Florence in NC), and a 75 Chris Craft double cabin (totaled at Dunkirk NY marina by a late May northeaster). Third time a charm? We enjoy rehabbing older boats if they are sound to start with, and this Carver fits the bill. The main issue is window leakage, not surprising in a 43 year old boat. Asking the collective knowledge about sealants, or complete replacement of the offending windows. What do you say?
"Keep putting off until tomorrow, and you'll be left with a bunch of empty yesterdays". Prof. Harold Hill
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Viper
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Re: Hello
Welcome aboard and congrats on the new acquisition. Man you've been busy!
While it may seem that they're leaking from behind the frames, a lot of times they leak because the channels can't drain. This is usually the result of an accumulation of crud that once cleaned out usually cures the problem, so check that first before committing to removing the entire assembly to re-bed it. If the problem is drainage, you'll have the same issue after re-bedding. Having said that, re-bedding may be due as well for that vintage.
While it may seem that they're leaking from behind the frames, a lot of times they leak because the channels can't drain. This is usually the result of an accumulation of crud that once cleaned out usually cures the problem, so check that first before committing to removing the entire assembly to re-bed it. If the problem is drainage, you'll have the same issue after re-bedding. Having said that, re-bedding may be due as well for that vintage.
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g36
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Re: Hello
Wow you've had some bad luck, here's to 3rd times a charm and welcome aboard.
1997 Carver 405
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Soddy Daisy Tn.
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RGrew176
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Re: Hello
Welcome Aboard. Good luck. Hopefully no more hurricanes or noreasters for you.
Rick Grew
2025 Godfrey Xperience 2286 SFLX
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
2025 Godfrey Xperience 2286 SFLX
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
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waybomb
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- Vessel Info: 1995 Boston Whaler Rage15
1987 3697 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar 46 Kevlar Vee offshore
1969 15' Glasspar / 1967 Johnson Electromatic 85 - Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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Re: Hello
Welcome aboard!
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Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
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