Welcome to Carver Yachts Owners Forum

We are a boating forum for owners of Carver Yachts to enthusiastically discuss all aspects of Carver Boat ownership. Whether you are looking for your first Carver or currently own one, you are sure to feel at home on CarverYachtOwners.com

You are currently viewing our board as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other FREE features. By joining our free community you will have access to searching the forum topics, post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload your own photos and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

  • Global announcements
No global announcements

  • Latest Posts

View the latest post Rudder indicator issue


We have a 2000 53 Carver Voyager. The rudder indicator is off by one mark. I can’t find anyway to adjust the rudder unit. Has anyone had this issue and corrected it? Thanks in advance.

Views: 1520  •  Comments: 4  •  Write comments

View the latest post 1992 CPMY 43


I'm looking at a 1992 Carver 43 CPMY. The hull sides are cored, but I can't really find much information on how the hull is constructed below the waterline. How thick is the layup, are the stringers fiberglassed plywood or a composite and is the transom solid fiberglass or is it backed with plywood or some other material?

Views: 1151  •  Comments: 2  •  Write comments

View the latest post Attachment(s) [26 command / 280] Request: picture of your panel


I'd like to know what the switch (fuses) panel originally looked like in my 1992 26 Command bridge / 280 Sedan bridge

Mine has a creative mess and as I'll have to rebuild the thing anyway, perhaps I can do that in style.

edit: I was initially looking for the fuse/switch panel but am also interesed in the 'dashboard' (dials around the wheel) edit II: 'helmpanel' as I found some remnants of a previous engine setup.

Thanks in advance

Views: 1172  •  Comments: 2  •  Write comments

View the latest post 2002 444 aft a/c shutting off- HPF code on thermostat


I can cut breaker off, then back on. It will run for hours sometimes, then same thing, cuts off, HPF code comes on the thermostat. Any help appreciated.

Views: 1563  •  Comments: 4  •  Write comments

View the latest post OK, 'nudder dum question


Does anyone know anyone who can/will make custom quilted mattress covers? I need two made for my fwd mattresses in my '83 3607. The mattresses themselves are in great shape, but are vinyl and wouldn't make great sleeping surfaces. It looks like the former owner shot a lot of vinyls and used their hides to recover these mattresses (and the triangle plug) as well as all of the cushions in the settee cubicle. Also, what do you use for sheets and blankets in the v-berth?

Boy, I'm getting smart listening to you guys! :usa:

Ed

Views: 1181  •  Comments: 3  •  Write comments [ Read all ]

View the latest post 2000 396 AC - generator info


I am not on the boat and need to order a oil filter for the genny. Can someone tell me what model was installed on the 2000 396? Or provide the part number for the appropriate oil filter. Thanks.

Views: 1002  •  Comments: 1  •  Write comments

View the latest post Attachment(s) What the ......?


Main hatch over entry doors does not go even with the doors when closed. There is an opening ranging from 1" to 1 7/16". Although I'm in a covered slip and no rain can get in, the heat from the cabin can easily escape. Also, I cannot secure the interior with any lock. All of the edges of the non-mating surfaces appear to be 'factory'. Am I missing something? Right now I'm stuffing the opening with rags to keep the fall temperatures at bay. Trying to find a pool noodle to cut down. Any wisdom out there? Oh, by the way, it's on an '83 3607Aft Cabin.

Thanks for the education.

Ed

OK, how do I post pick of this? :banghead:

Views: 3878  •  Comments: 17  •  Write comments [ Read all ]

View the latest post New member


Hello I'm Nado we own a 84 3207 aft. New to boating

Views: 1972  •  Comments: 8  •  Write comments

View the latest post Volvo Penta 8.1l Gi-F light load miss fix


Yesterday the captain and I were out on the 2006 Carved 36MY "Condo" and experienced a stuttering in the port engine. It was moderate light load 1400rpm, after having just gassed up.

It would run smooth for a bit, then rough, then smooth. I initially thought we'd sucked up some residual water in the fuel tank, and has it trapped in the filter from our most recent fillup.

After we came back, I decided to pull spark plugs to get a read on their condition. Turns out they were OEM from 2006, with 270hrs, and one has cracked insulator. A quick trip to auto parts store got me a new set of exact replacements.

Now a much smoother running motor!

Views: 5171  •  Comments: 15  •  Write comments [ Read all ]

View the latest post Gas engine exhaust manifold compare


The captain and I had a short trip yesterday after determining our starboard engine starboard side exhaust elbow was actually cracked and puffing exhaust into the engine bay.

My question is for those with gas engines, having replaced exhaust elbows, and shopped for value item for the price.

I see (4) choices available on web searches.
-OEM volvo penta elbow in the $250 range
-Sierra elbow in the $200 range
-BAR elbow in the $175 range
-HGE elbow in the $150 range

Are the OEM elbows worth the extra cost due to finish or feature? Can anyone verify that?

Searching for OEM part numbers comes up with Sierra part number equivalent. Anyone use Sierra exhaust parts and if so what is your impressions as to quality and longevity?

Anyone choose to use the BAR equivalent, and if so, your impressions on quality and longevity.

All feedback is appreciated, looking for cost effective fix for the next +7yrs

Views: 4775  •  Comments: 19  •  Write comments [ Read all ]




  •  Who is online?
  • In total there are 640 users online :: 4 registered, 0 hidden and 636 guests

    Registered users: Bing [Bot], Google [Bot], Google Adsense [Bot], RGrew176


  •  Newest members


  •  Statistics
  • Totals
    Total posts 67526
    Total topics 8103
    Total Announcements: 0
    Total Stickies: 4
    Total Attachments: 6571

    Topics per day: 2
    Posts per day: 14
    Users per day: 2
    Topics per user: 1
    Posts per user: 6
    Posts per topic: 8

    Total members 11312
    Our newest member kdward11

  •  Birthdays
  • No birthdays today
    In the next 30 days
    No members have a birthday within this period of time.

  •  Sponsors