Hello,

I am the owner of a Carver 570 Voyager. However, recently I have encountered a problem with the autopilot system. Whenever I engage it, instead of keeping me on a steady course, it seems to be sending me in circles. Given its age and the fact that the remote is completely destroyed, I believe it is time for a complete overhaul.

I was wondering if you have any recommendations for a reliable replacement system? After doing some research, I've been eyeing the Raymarine EV systems. Additionally, I'm trying to determine the capacity of my steering ram.

On a related note, I was also curious if there is a wireless remote available. It would be fantastic if I didn't have to run a wire from the sun bridge helm all the way to the stern.
Also the possibility of having a second transmitter from the pilot house.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Came across this and thought I would share. Kinda nice to know if there is a power failure or someone has unplugged your shore power. Obviously one needs to have wifi on the boat for this to work. Only drawback is every time you disconnect from shore power to head out, you will get an alert however I think we all can figure out it is valid but does not affect you. No monthly fees. https://www.amazon.ca/Power-Failure-Detector-Message-Alerts/dp/B089QQNKJL?th=1

While looking around in the master stateroom floor compartments I noticed the shower sump is mounted on a platform but still sloped along the dead rise angle. Which leaves water standing in the sump. I realize the pump won’t get 100% of the water out,but there’s quite a bit left. In the picture you can see there’s probably 2+ inches in the bottom left and about 1/2” in the top right. If leveled there would probably be 1/2” left after the pump stopped. Have any of you shimmed the sump so it’s level?

Picture attached and you can see the water standing in the corner.

Season 2 for my Side Shft bow thruster. It is by far the best improvement I ever installed. Customer service is the ost paramount I have ever encountered. I replaced a couple of bands this weekend. WHen I did, it appears the cables loosened up where they connected to the thruster. To tighten, I had to pry the neoprene boots (There is one on top of another. off of the thruster motor to get a wrench on the nuts. Side Shift has been so gracious to me. Cant say enough great about the company. Anyway they are sending me new neoprene boots. I wil need to slide them over the cable, and then use marine adhesive to put between the motor and the boot. What would you all use? Side shift said the use Silkaflex, but any good sealant wil work, like 4200 or even 5200/ So, fire away with what you would use.

Hey Folks.
When you store for the winter season, do you maintain the vacuum on the unit or 'flush' and release the pressure?
Any reasons behind your thinking?
Thanks

The starboard engine seacock will not budge in my 2000 396 aft cabin. I have attached several photos. Any suggestions?

Kohler 7.5r. Anchored out Friday night. Took cover off grill for dinner and Venturi tube fell in river (determined this was sort of our theme for the weekend). Plan B cook chicken in skillet on stove. Ran generator for 30-45 minutes, all was perfect. Shut it down for about 30 minutes. Wife said she needed power for galley clean up. Went to start it up and it cranks great but no start. Never had any problems with the gen in the 5 years we’ve owned the boat. Eventually could get a somewhat start. Ran slow for 5 or 10 seconds and died. Never came up to speed. Swapped tanks no change. Remove float bowl on carburetor and it was full. That’s as far as I got. Will get serious about troubleshooting next weeekend. My first part of troubleshooting is always ask if anybody has had this happen? The crank sounded funny, couple of revolutions normal then a higher pitch. Not ready to say that’s a “thing” yet. First thoughts are spark or nasty carb. Boat is 1988 3807. Assume generator is same year. Have no maintenance history. All thoughts will be appreciated!!!!
Vic

Hi everyone, I’m new here. I’m currently under contract to buy a 1996 Carver 325 and very excited about it. The surveyor found elevated moisture levels on the swim platform in a couple of spots. This boat has the deck box, and I’ve read extensively on this site about the water intrusion issues related to the deck box fasteners. I think it’s highly likely that is the cause of the wet swim platform.

The surveyor also did percussion testing on the swim platform and it came back normal, and it still feels solid underfoot, so it seems as though there isn’t a major rot issue (yet).

I’m looking for advice - do you think this is caught early enough that if I drill out the screw holes and fill with epoxy to stop the source of the water, it won’t develop into a bigger issue? Or since it’s already wet, are we past the point of no return and looking at a very big and expensive repair in the future?

Would you be comfortable buying a boat that has this issue, or is it enough of a problem to walk away?

Thanks so much for any guidance you can provide.

Tony

After seeing what the Anode in my Genny looked like, I'm wondering if my Hot water heater has an Anode? Obviously I'm not on the boat and can't look. Which brings up another subject. Do the engines have anodes also?

Guess I'm sorta thinking out loud?? Just wondering what you guys have come across with these?

Thanks!

Getting ready to move new to me 366 with Volvo penta 8.1s. Can anyone give me fuel consumption rates and most fuel efficient operating speed?