Needing advice. I keep finding clean water in the forward bilge, it's not a fresh water leak or any type of plumbing leak. I am wondering if it is rain water getting past my windlass and into the anchor locker. our boat sticks out of our covered slip a few feet and blowing rain definitely covers our forward deck. The anchor locker has a drain hole but I'm wondering if over time maybe a small crack or wear has developed allowing water to get into the bilge. Also what is the compartment under the V=berth that has a drain line out the bottom? I have thought it was for storage of life jackets and other possible wet items but now wonder if the two compartments are connected. any advise or thoughts would be appreciated. I'm going to do the old water hose test next time we go back to the dock.

I have my panels and controller. My 400 Watt system is 4 100W panels and a 40A MPPT controller. I am going to have to run 2 on one side of the aft hardtop and 2 on the other side with a space in between for expansion if needed. I have the plastic corner mounts that stick on with Silkaflex(?) as the panels are also glued to them with the same. NOW, I have read a LOT about how to do this.....Series? Parallel? I was going to hook each side up in series hence having 2 24V banks, then connecting together with the connectors to form the one lead to the controller. From what I gather, if one set is shaded the other will set will perform. Where would you put the controller? I was going to place it in the salon, then make the run to the house batteries to charge. I could always send power to house and start bank by selecting “Both” on the selector switch. Is that too far away from the panels? Also, I was thinking of a small disconnect switch at the run to the batteries in case I wanted to shut off the system. Thoughts? Experience?

Hello Mariners,

I have a 1988 3207 Aft cabin Carver with a 260HP , 350CID, Mercury 5.7 Litre engine. I need a table or chart of Speed Versus GPM consumption. Does anybody have one or know where I can get one?

Your Help is greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Carlson Lemos.

We have a 3607 that we will be moving to a new location. For those of you who have moved your boats, did you take the tops off yourselves or have them professionally done? If you did it yourself, how challenging is it? Can someone explain the process please!! Thanks for any information.

I have the original (Seaward?) water heater, 11 gallon. It is mounted under the dinette next to the salon A/C. I know it has a heat exchanger, as we get hot water while we are underway. HOWEVER, I can’t see where any water lines come from the engine ( fresh water heat exchanger) to the water heater. AND I have looked under the seat of the dinette and could not see any hoses. Any ideas from a personal experience? Also, I am thinking of replacing with one with a mixing valve. Anyone ever replace with an isotherm? I am a tad concerned about the if a failure is long overdue?

Thanks as always!

Tony

Hello members from new member...back in a Carver after several years of land lock...first was a 3607 and now a 3807...I knew every inch of the 3607 but the 38' is full of mysteries...hope I can get help sorting them out...thanks in advance. Caswell

Does anyone here have a spec on the transmission used on this boat and a link to an online shop manual for them?

Which engine spins in the conventional direction (same as automotive application)? and which spins opposite?

Thanks.

As noted, I have not bought a Carver yet, but am zeroing-in on a 1984 aft cabin. It has been out of use for some time and needs a lot of mechanical work, it is complete and unmodified from the way Carver built it.

My sailboat go on the market in a few weeks. I had an epiphany over a year ago and realized that a cruiser is far better suited for my family than a sailboat.

BTW, I'm considering naming our next boat "Dad Joke". My daughter is not amused.

Hello All

Looking to see if anyone has recently made the trip from the Channel Five passage heading north to Ft. Myers. are there still allot of lobster pots this time of year? Our boat draws 5', should I run inside the National Park passage? depth concerns? Recommended anchorage on the way north?

Ron

Getting ready for the season on Lake Champlain. I’m feeling bad for my Canadiens friends/dock mates as it looks like they may miss out on another season down here. At SOME point I’d think they will get there boat brought up across the border, I know I would if it’s going to look like another summer with the border closed (at least for weekend traffic).
I’m grateful to be able to work on the boat this spring and get it ready as last year everything shut down around this time and I was only able to get in limited improvements/projects. I keep it inside heated mainly for that reason.