So after the long cold winter I filled the water tank and started flushing all the water lines. When I opened up the forward head and flushed it I noticed a horrible smell. When I opened the access panel, I noticed waste leaking on the top of the tank from around the tank level sensors. Is that just a bad gasket or do I have other problems. Thanks

Last summer we managed to blow an engine on our 1995 325 Aft Cabin. One of the things the mechanic noted when he was done was that he had switched the battery switch to off and still got shocked. With electrical not being my forte, I called in another mechanic a couple weeks ago, who decided that the (two battery) switch had just worn out, and stuck on. He walked me through how to replace it, and I decided it was simple enough. Got the new one, transferred the wiring one at a time, making sure the all went on the same poles. Switched it to off, and all the DC stuff still stayed on, including being able to crank the engines.

I plan on going back down with a multimeter to do a bit more scientific testing, but any thoughts on what the issue might be? It’s not exactly a complicated system. Besides the battery cables themselves, each battery pole has a voltmeter wire attached, and that’s it (bilge pumps attach at the batteries). Neither the mechanic nor I can see any odd bypassing going on. My only thought is that maybe someone mixed up the cables at some point and swapped one of the battery cables with the output. I just don’t know how that would still make “off” not work.

Looking into a Carver and was told there is an 1/8th inch shaft creep on the starboard shaft.

My 1985 Carver 3207 has original trim tab buttons. Is there a way to easily add an indicator for trim tab positions? Or do I have to buy a whole new system of sensors, actuators, etc.?

My 1985 3207 draws raw water into the toilet bowls. I meanwhile have two giant freshwater tanks that rarely get used, and nasty harbor water filling my toilet with e coli and everything else that gets washed into our waters these days. Makes sense to use the nice clean freshwater from my holding tanks to flush the bowls.

My toilets appear to be Raritan PH PowerFlush or 1980s equivalent.

I understand the following:
1. There needs to be an "air gap" between the fresh water system and the toilet in order to prevent bacteria from migrating into the fresh water system unless you have a special, commercial product

2. There is a Raritan system for about $220 called "Fresh Head Conversion Kit". NO info on the Raritan site, but it appears to still be a viable product.

Does anyone have experience with the Raritan kit or other home-built solution that fits the requirements of #1?

Thanks, John

Hi all, just joined...I have a deposit on a 1987 Carver 28' Mariner. She is SUPER CLEAN...Heated Storage Since NEW.
..Looking forward to all the discussions and pics from fellow members.

I just replaced the rusted Raritan water heater on my 1985 3207 with a new Kuum water heater. Easy replacement for the most part. I would now like to connect it to the engine to heat water while in route. Does anyone know where I am supposed to make this connection on the engine(s)? Thanks, John

Do anyone know where to get replacement parts for 1989 carver voyager instruments etc. Thx

Has anyone installed electric fuel pumps on a Gen V 7.4 Mercruiser? I have the mechanical fuel pump on the sea water pump. Getting tired of changing the 90 weight inside each year, due to recommendations and thinning out.

Hi Everyone
I've been "looking" for boats for almost 15 years! Well, we just closed on a 2019 Carver C36 Command Bridge Diesel!
I initially was looking at older Meridians 341, and 391's , but decided to go with this boat, because of a few modern touches..the most Notable, being the French Door really making the cockpit and salon ..one entire usable space on the boat! ALso the carver C series really rode very well! 13' beam!
My last boat was a 2000 Sea Ray Sundancer Gas.
Heck, I dont have the manuals yet but looking forward to learning the systems and my son and I plan to become very proficient at docking, anchoring, proficient boat handling!

This has been a long long journey..and I am so looking forward to the spring and summer on the water here in SoCal.
One of the big reasons I pulled the trigger on THIS particular boat, is that it only has 95 hrs!
I was wondnering if anyone here has transferred their warranty with Carver?, I will be the second owner and the boat was just sold in 2020 to the original owner. I dont know what the first step is to transfer the warranty. Does anyone have contact info to the Carver factory?

Thanks Everyone
Lee
Newport Beach, CA
2019 Carver C36CB Diesel