I have a 1979 Carver that was my fathers. I am restoring her (she is in great shape) to her glory days. I can not find any information, website, archives or specs on line. Can some one point me in the correct direction. I am also wanting to acquire a new owners manual for the boat... Any help out there.

Terry

Okay, just started going through our electrical system yesterday to better understand how things are wired up and doing some general cleaning/maintenance in the process. I COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT I FOUND!!

And FYI - these batteries were installed in 2020 - by supposed "professionals".

First, and the least of the problems - the "house" deep-cycle batteries are the type you need to check the electrolyte on and has the removable caps. Unfortunately, the caps are under a big sticker that says "REMOVE THIS LABEL AFTER THE BATTERIES ARE PLACED IN SERVICE TO MONITOR ELECTROLYTE LEVEL". The label was still firmly affixed and had obviously never been removed. So I pulled the label on both batteries and fortunately all plates were still fully covered but the level was just barely over the top of the plates. Not sure how full it should be but obviously they had never been checked or maintained.

Second - and more dangerous - the house batteries and the starting batteries were installed BACKWARDS!! There are two 1000CCA starting batteries, two 800MCA deep-cycle batteries and one generator starting battery. The deep-cycle batteries were connected to the main engines - one per engine. Okay - not terrible, but not ideal. However, the two 1000CCA starting batteries were wired in parallel and connected to the house loads! Everything I have ever read/watched warns about the dangers of using starting batteries as a deep-cycle house batteries. And I think I have watched just about every youtube video Jeff Cote from Pacific Yacht Systems has put out!

So today I am working through all of this and correcting everything. The boat has pretty much been a "marina boat" and never seen much time away from shore power so I am guessing that has something to do with why the batteries are holding up as good as they have.

Anyway, just wanted to share my latest saga and hopefully encourage others to verify your systems - especially if you didn't do the work yourself!

Makes it all worth it!

'67 Camper 21' at the day dock, Crystal Lake, Beulah, MI

-Craig

Hello everyone. I'm a new Carver owner. I just purchased a 2002 410 Sport Sedan. The transport to my location requires the rudders and props to be removed. I can't get back up to the start location to disassemble the rudders myself, so I'm having the yard do it for me. I will be reinstalling the rudders with the help of some others at the dock(also carver owners).

However, none of us have any experience with Tides bearings/seals for the rudders. Is there anything special about reinstalling the rudders with this setup? Any special tools?

Your experience and advice is appreciated!!!

Can you provide me with any recommendations for an insurance policy broker?
My current provider no longer covers boats and I have yet to hear back from my broker.
Thanks,
Dennis

Hi all, Anyone know what the alarm system protects or what sensors are on a 1995 mariner 330 as far as engine goes? Thanks in advance for any replies.

I am selling my 2000 356 Aft Cabin. Looking for a boat broker in the North Florida area that can list quickly. Boat is ready to go! Thanks.

Quick question.... what should be the normal cruising RPM's/knots on a 1995 355 with 454's?

The canvas on my old 28’ voyager is ending it’s lifespan.I know it’s going to be big $ for a complete redo. Any body think the could ball park the price? Trying to prepare myself…lol. Frame is in good shape and can be reused. All windows have screens sewn in and I would like to do that again. If it is too costly I may just do the bridge this time.

I have an offer on the subject boat. Owned it for 23 years. Should I have any concerns on the survey?