The port gas tank on my Carver Riviera has water in it. On my last trip to the have the boat hauled out for the winter, the engine quit on me and it couldn't be restarted. When I removed the fuel filter it was full of water. The mechanic who winterized the boat installed a new filter and the engine ran for 20 minutes while he completed winterizing it, so there was no damage to the carb or the engine.
Would installing a water separating filter help? if so should this replace original filter or be added as a primary filter?

Hi All,
I went to charge my batteries the other day and found the house battery wasn't holding a charge. I didn't have time to troubleshoot but want to go back and do some testing. Test all the batteries.
I was wondering if anyone has any advice on a Battery Tester / Load Tester, multi tester units. I've been reading about all the different types. Articles mention the load testers are best used around 70 degrees ( it's about 50 to 60 degrees colder around here so that won't work), some mentioned that you can test the load with a capacity tester, some say resistance tester, etc...
I welcome any advice.
Thanks,

Hi to all members.
As new members today we are looking forward to discussing topics on the forum. We are Les and Carol registering under name of Caroltime. We have a 1995 santego with 454 crusaders and love the last 7yrs with this boat. It has been a great boat.

I have about 700 hours on the generator. Fluids, plugs, new carburetor etc were changed 2 years ago and about 100 hours.

I am wanting to replace the impeller, all the hoses, and anything else ya might suggest. I see where I can purchase the impeller and maintenance kit online. Just curious if ya had a preferred place to do business with.

Even after the mechanic in TX put the new carburetor on, the engine seems to hunt and peck as we called it back in my day. It like a Idle Control Valve is stuck on a fuel injected car engine that revs up and falls back down in rpms. Would this 10E model have such a thing on it and if not, what would cause the carburetor arm to jerk back and forth. It runs fine as long as I hold the arm, but goes back to jerking 10 second after I let go. Then at other times, it runs fine which is weird.

Thanks Gentlemen

Does anybody have a recommendation on how to remove the upper helm floor cover on 1991 Carver 33 Flybridge? I am trying to run some new wires from back of instrument panel to arch for a night light. I have included pictures of panel. Thanks in advance.

Ray

Hello, folks -
I need to replace the fume detector/bilge sniffer in my new-to-me 1988 3807 double cabin. The connectors on the new unit are different from the ones on the existing one, so will have to run a new cable from the helm console to the engine compartment. I know all wiring and control cables run from the console under a raised bridge sole through the seat to starboard of the helm seat then into an opening in the radar arch. They exit in the after starboard corner of the engine compartment. I'm sure the new cable isn't going to willingly find its way down, so there must be a way to access the "chase" to help it along - but I haven't a clue how and where to get at it. No obvious hatches, panels with mounting screws, etc. Any and all thoughts will be appreciated!

Can anyone suggest where I might be able to gat a replacement bug screen for the aft head in my 1998 355 Motor Yacht?
Thanks

Good evening, my wife and I are considering buying a used 504 CMY, we live on the gulf coast of Florida and would like to cruise the Gulf coast and maybe to the Bahamas. I would appreciate thoughts and experience on this model, I have seen some negative opinions on hull construction and sea worthiness. Thank you in advance.

JT

so I’m a new owner to a carver 32 convertible and I’m just trying to figure out how far can I travel on a full tank of fuel ? Any help on this will be greatly appreciated!

Hello I am looking at a Carver 410 Sport Sedan and wondering if I could get some feedback from owners of the identical boat. This one has twin 8.1's and the mechanic at the marina told me he has been the one to launch and subsequently slip the boat for the current owner for the past 10 years and he said "it's a great boat just a little squirrely to handle. He's not a boat owner/experienced helmsman so I could blow it off but figured I'd ask here. Has anyone experienced less that desirable performance around the dock? It has bow and stern thrusters but the aren't my go to if I can help it.