I just bought a Carver Santego 634, and am trying to see about having a trailer built for it, but the trailer manufacturers can't find the 634 model number. They can only see the 3067 and the 34' models. Does anyone know if those hulls are any different than the 634?

I can't haul the boat out of the water. It's too far away, and I don't have time to get it insured right now so I need accurate specs. These boats look identical to me, but there's probably something different about them. I just don't know what the difference is. My suspicion is that they might be v drives. The 634 I have has stern drives. I've been through a 3067, and almost bought it, but found this one which was a better deal. There doesn't appear to be any difference between them on the topside or interior.

If anyone has any good helpful advice on getting a trailer built for a boat using specs, or knows where specs on this boat might be found, it would be greatly appreciated.

Hello, Just purchased a 1990 Carver 3608 with Mercruiser 7.4 carbureted engines and a Westerbeake generator. What oils do you recommend? synthetic vs non synthetic? . They have 700hrs on them. Thanks for an input.

Our new-to-us Riviera holds 80 gallons (300 litres) of fresh water, and 160 gallons (600 litres) of fuel. I assume we get similar range as other dual-engine Carvers with this fuel. This kind of boating is new to us - our experience with the Albin 25 was with very economical fuel consumption (36 hp diesel, 7 kts) and bottled water.
My questions:
1. what do you use the water for? I am thinking - washing up, showers, cooking . . . but drinking? Is dockside water supply and 40 year old holding tanks/tubing to be trusted for drinking unboiled water? (not by my wife, no way, whatever your answer might be lol) Or do you bring a few jugs aboard strictly for drinking? What is normal?

2. What sore of range to expect with conservative speeds with this sort of gas storage? Twin 220s btw.

Just wondering what to expect when we finally launch in the spring.

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.

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?

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

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.

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!

Ed

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.

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?