Hi,
I've started shopping around for a Carver 396 or 404 about 20 years old with diesel power. I really like the 404 because of the rear cabin door onto the cockpit. Good for rear cabin ventilation while not using AC. I will mainly be cruising in Florida and the Bahamas.

However, I would like to do routine engine maintenance myself and an wondering if the engine room of the 404 is really too right, especially with diesels. How difficult is it to get at both raw water pumps, for example, or both heat exchangers?

Does the 396 have a much better engine room? Should I rule out the 404 because of difficulty of maintenance which is an important factor in a boat of that age?

I like the 444 for the same reasons as the 404, but it is getting longer, and heavier, and more risk of being underpowered and, of course, more expensive by the foor for everything.

My needs are comfortable cruising during the winter for two people with occasional visits from another couple for a week to 10 days.

Looking forward to hearing about your expériences,
Mark C

New Conquest 24x26 nibral 2” L and R props for sale . Make offer .

Hello again! 1985 3227. How do you gain access to the inside of the transom to install brackets? The only way I can see is via the fuel fillers...help!

Hello! I've got a 1985 3227...she came with fixed pedestals which had what look to be original 9" round bases with 6 screws securing them into the flybridge deck. I want to switch to adjustable pedestals but the ones I got have square bases and only 4 mounting holes. Question: Is there plywood under the deck to screw into? The screws that came out of the originals were 1/4" diameter, 2" long...Can I just clean/fill the old holes and drill/screw into the deck?

Thanks!!

Hello from Montreal !

We ( my girlfriend and I ) have bought our first boat ever this summer. A 1992, 28 footer, had time to play with it 4 weekends only before winterizing ( all done by us ) . I really like to understand what I'm playing with so this is why I joined the Forum.

Previous owner gave me the book saying I had a model 2808, second page says model 300 AFT Cabin......so I don't know what I have Lots of things to learn, but not scared !

15 Miles from Lake Champlain.

JP

I have just acquired a ( new to me) 88 3207 rear cabin and will be keeping it at Port Stanley on Lake Erie. The boat is in good condition with a few items to be serviced. I was wondering if any of the members might know what size cutlass bearing this craft takes or can point me the right direction to find out.
Nice to be here.
MarkN

Good morning all,

My wife and I are in the market for a used 50-55 foot motor yacht and have narrowed our search down to the Marquis 50SC. We are looking to see one in person somewhere in the southeastern US if possible.

We'd like to know if there are any forum members here that own a 50SC and would be interested in sharing your experience with your Marquis, as well as possibly arrange a showing.

With the market being red hot right now it is very difficult to find one of these for sale so we thought we'd give this a try. It has worked well for others I've known on other forums of which I am a member.

Thanks in advance!

I have a 1989 Carver 38 Aft boat, I want to change out the light bulbs on the main panel in the salon. How do you do that and what size bulbs?
Thanks
Mitch

Have a 1987 3207 aft cabin. On the salon panel there is the left/right momentary paddle switch. One of the prongs on the back has broken. Anyone know how to find this replacement switch? I would like to get 2 new as they have been acting up as when you’d hold the switch over to either position the needle would come in view then go away and be intermittent. I was attempting to spray contact cleaner in the switches as I’m pretty sure it’s just contacts with corrosion, when the darn terminal snapped off. Thx for any guidance. Greg.

Hey guys,

So My wife and I purchased a obviously used 1985 Montego. We ran it on a mooring all summer and noticed the grey water from the shower was always full. We thought that there was a pump out on the side so when we went to the marina we could empty it. Unfortunately that doesnt seem to be the case. For the life of me I am unable to find any info on how to drian it or where the tank is located. I am preparing to winterize the boat and dont want the tank full of water obviously. I had contacted the previous owner and he is zero help. If anyone has any diagrams they could share or are able to enlighten me as to how to empty/ access the tank it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks