Bill and I got our Carver 390 CPMY last weekend and are happy to join your group.

We have been Sea Ray owners for the better part of 25 years and are selling our 06 44DB and looking to move into a pilot house class boat. The early 2000s Voyager boats interest us the most. We are deciding on whether to go 53 or 57. The 57 will be a very tight fit in our side tie berth due to the ample swim platform but the 53 seems to look a bit tight in the salon. Id be interested in opinions about either boats. We will do the majority of our boating in the SF bay and Delta region with future plans to cruise the coast in the lightest of conditions. I'm interested to hear of personal experience how the boats handle blue water cruising.
We look forward to our quest, If anyone in Northern Ca is considering selling their 57 or 53 we just may be interested in talking to you.
Cheers
Rusty Mayes

It has been very tough this past week and I have delayed reaching out to you guys. We took a total loss to our Santego. The Marina was completed destroyed here in Pensacola. The bow pulpit of a Sedan Bridge went straight in to our cabin and we are devastated. My heart goes out to anyone who has had a loss like this due to unforeseen tropical events. In 24 hours it went from a tropical storm going in to Texas to a Cat 2 that hit here. There was no chance to opt in to our haul-out program to the shipyard.
My husband and I are just now coming to grips to what has just happened.

Got notice from the marina it is officially closed as of Sept 27th end of day. However power and water are still available until Oct 13th. This weekend may be the last we enjoy the boat in terms of boating with temps around 26c and feel like 30. A last gasp from mother nature before it starts to get wintery. Going to have to start thinking winterizing and storage. Odd year with covid as our usual frequent trips to the US were not possible. Did use the boat quite a bit though. Hopefully next year we will not need to worry about covid but honestly I think this is not going to happen until late 2021 or early 2022

Hi All. Question about Air Conditioning pump. I have a 1992 Carver 28 aft cabin and my AC isn't working. Have been told the fresh water pump pictured here is an old model and is dangerous as they catch fire. Does anyone have knowledge about this pump? Is it dangerous? Can it be repaired? What's a good replacement option? Thanks.

Hello.
My name is Paul.
My wife and I are in the process of purchasing a 2001 Carver 396 Motor Yacht.
I grew up in Miami and spent lots of time on the open water, snorkeling, working with wild dolphins and, eventually scuba diving in California.
Although, I have sailed 40’ sailboats and 25’ power boats, it has been years.
I am taking all necessary courses, including the USCG Certified Captains course. I will also be getting hands-on experience with a certified captain.
Any tips, advice about the boat and/or yachting, maintenance, deals, etc., would be greatly appreciated.

Good day. First post to this great forum and it pains me. I have a Kohler 9CCOZ generator that my mechanic says is done. Has anyone or does anyone know the best and easiest way to get it out of the boat? I was planning on replacing with similar. I live in Bermuda and everything is so expensive. Any thoughts or help would be appreciated. Keep up with the great posts!

Can anybody tell me the actual height of a 1985 3607 for the purpose of having it hauled down the road? I assume will need to lower the "roll bar" so from flybridge to bottom of the hull.

Recently we changed the fuel filters and afterwards started the engines and they ran fine.

Today the starboard engine coughed, choked and stalled. It won't restart. Have tried twice to restart - no luck.

Suggestions & advice welcome.

Hello all,

I have a deposit on a boat that will be surveyed next week but I found out that it was previously owned in Keswick, Ontario, Canada and was named Lady Jean. The one problem I have is that there is no ownership/maintenance history on this boat (it was in marina inventory when it went through bankruptcy in 2015). I was hoping that maybe someone knows someone who might know any of the previous owners of this boat that might be able to fill in any history/maintenance history for me.

Thanks,
Kent