Hello all,
I am about to become a new/first time owner of a Carver 380 SANTEGO.
Experience:
I have owned a small sea ray, and have done my fair share of time on a sail boat. I am also former navy.
I own a RV rental and RV repair company. I bought the Carver to rent.
I know less than zero about owning a boat like this, and am pretty sure it will be different than my old bowrider...
I am good with electrical and fiberglass work...
While I know engines, I am not knowledgeable on these marine engines.
I look forward to learning from many of you guys.
I will be getting a pre-purchase inspection. Any tips on what to lookout for from you old dogs is welcome.
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New owner
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pepmyster
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Re: New owner
Welcome to the group!
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km1125
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Welcome aboard!
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Viper
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Re: New owner
Welcome aboard.
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buster53
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Re: New owner
Welcome.
As far as the engines go, pretty sure they are your basic 454’s (7.4). Probably, marine carboration, different cam, sealed marine alternator, maybe a couple other differences, but still a GM big block auto engine.
As far as the engines go, pretty sure they are your basic 454’s (7.4). Probably, marine carboration, different cam, sealed marine alternator, maybe a couple other differences, but still a GM big block auto engine.
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nocool
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Re: New owner
You are correct... the 454 is what it has...
I am getting a surveyor to inspect it...
I am also taking it out to cruise around to verify everything works.
I am getting a surveyor to inspect it...
I am also taking it out to cruise around to verify everything works.
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buster53
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Re: New owner
Make sure you sea trial with your surveyor.
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buster53
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Re: New owner
Also, you don’t list your location…let us know where you are and a good chance we can come up with a couple names of good surveyors.
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nocool
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Re: New owner
I am in Georgia on lake lanier.
And thank you, I will figure out how to turn that on.
And thank you, I will figure out how to turn that on.
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RGrew176
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Re: New owner
Welcome Aboard. Lots of knowledge from the members here. Good luck with your Carver.
Rick Grew
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
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