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View the latest post Attachment(s) Wanted: Carver 440 Aft Cabin on Lake Texoma


Howdy,

I am new to CarverYachtOwners.com and I am looking for a 440 Aft Cabin. Ideally one already on Lake Texoma to avoid the transport cost. No lower helm and gas engines preferred.

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View the latest post Extended Dry Docking


Hi all,
Just wondering about your thoughts on a boat that has been dry docked for almost 2 years. Any concerns? Anything one should look at before making an offer? Obviously a survey goes without saying. Thanks!!

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View the latest post Twindisc EC150 Controls


Just bought a 396 Carver with Twindisc EC150 electronic throttle controls. The left and right engines are out of sync so you need to push the Starboard throttle substantially farther forward to hit the same RPMs. Also they are way too touchy, and the starboard engine control is almost non-responsive the first inch or two from idle. I can't find anything about these controls online. Does anyone know where I should start?

Thanks,
Russ

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View the latest post Leaking Portholes 2000 396


I just picked up my "new to me" 396 Carver! Runs well, and is in reasonably good condition throughout with the exception of a couple thing I notice when I took her out. The portholes in the front birth leak when they are hit with spray. It appears that it is coming in between the seal and the glass. I did some web searching and can't seem to find the seal or exactly what the porthole unit would be called for after market. Carver site calls it PRTHL:Oval SS w/Deep Ring, Part Number 7330900. Is there a place for me to cross reference their part numbers? Has anyone replaced these Ring seals before? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!
Russ

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View the latest post Help on Purchase


Hi, Thanks for this great website.
We have placed a deposit on a 1998 355 aft Cabin and would love some feedback on what to watch for before the survey and final trial run. The owner his a mechanic and has just replaced all four manifolds and risers. The aft cabin window was repaired properly. Mercruiser 454's with 1400 hours on each.

Just read the post on the aft cabinet on the swim deck. Also will check the aft cabin head cabinets.

I have read the Crusader 454's are better than the Mercruisers. Using 4 bolt mains etc. True?
If these engines blow one day, I'm sure a Crusader block could fit inside all the mercruiser gear? no?
I am a certified Marine Mechanic from the early 80's. The last boat I worked on was in 1985 so I am a long way from being 100 percent competent in this regard. I mostly worked on Mercruiser One legs, starter changes, oil changes, tune up specialist (points/condensor). So... here we go :-O

How good are these 1998 355's? We are impressed by the layout and room. I am wondering how thick the fibreglass bottoms are. Owner says 3/8". I know this depends on what part of the boat.

thanks in advance

Brian

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View the latest post Thanks for allowing me to come aboard!


1990 34-38 Satego under new ownership! :captain:
Thanks for the add!

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View the latest post battery and windlass


I have a 2000 396 Aft Cabin. The windlass is running very slowly and to get it to work I have to turn off all other electrical devices. Could I need a new battery and, if so, which battery is sending power to the Maxwell Freedom 800 windlass? Help!!

Thanks.

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View the latest post 1997 445 Aft Cabin


Looking at a '97 445 aft cabin but I don't see many posts on here on this model. Carver Yachts site lists the 440 and the 455 as closest models. Am I missing something? Any known issues with the 445? Thanks

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View the latest post Just got my Birthday Present a 2357 Montego


Im happy its my first Carver, and hopefully not my last.

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View the latest post Alternators for Carver/Volvo Penta Diesels (NEW IN BOX)


Two (2) Wai Alternators, Model No. 12411N. NEW IN BOX. (Bought them, did not need them.)

Replacements for Paris Rhone A13N234, A13N259, A13N259M, A13N285M, used in Volvo Penta 480HP diesel engines in Carver Voyager 450/460.

$100 each + shipping.

Contact Rick @ 765-414-2490 or eds@stuartlaw.com.

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