My original AC unit, 1987 Carver Aft Cabin, has finally called it quits. Time to replace. Before dropping the $1500 for a new 16,000 BTU unit, I was going to ask experts out there is it really necessary to run AC all summer to help with the fiberglass hull of a boat? Heard opinions both ways. The reason I am asking was I was looking at getting a $400 portable unit that vents out the sliding window to use when I stay aboard and only run the unit when I am there vice all the time. I live in DC, gets humid in July/Aug but figured I could run fans when I am not there and I have window shades to help keep inside cool. Any thoughts?? Thanks in advance!!

My wife and I recently purchased our first boat big enough to spend weekends on. This model seems to have been set up for off shore fishing. It has the adjustable base for outriggers, but no further hardware than the base. Would any one know what would go into the bases?

I grew up on the Delta, then moved to Southern CA for many years. Now back in Stockton.

Anyone in the Delta area?

Hi Everyone!
I'm not new to boating...I grew up on boats.
Not new to boat ownership...I've owned 6 powerboats and 2 sailboats.
Not new to Carver, although this is my first Carver, I have owned her for 3 years now.
I lived on her for 2 1/2 yrs, in Huntington Beach and San Diego and now live with my wonderful new wife who loves "our" boat. We moved her to Stockton and now call the California Delta our boating home.

I love the 3007 for all the room in a 30 foot package...she a good looking very comfortable little Delta Cruiser. I have already learned a few things by reading some of the posts
Here and look forward to learning more. I hope to meet other 3007 or 3207 owners, or members in or near the Delta!

I'm so close to firing up my 350 mariner for the first time but for the life of me I can't figure out where the second hose for the prop shaft seals go.

Port exhaust riser_____prop seal____prop seal____????

Can any of you fill in the blank. Only one riser has a nipple for the hose to the water seal. I've checked all the manifolds and risers and can't find another.

Hi all, new to boating, got a 2000 carver 356 aft cabin. Replacing and fixing couple things. I have the full documents that came with it and could not find enough info on the issue at hand. The aft deck lights (2 pod's) and the stair light (outside just before the cabin door) is out. Bulbs are fine, so not sure what the problem is. Not sure which switch works them either. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will be at the boat later this afternoon, will try to figure out but not sure with success. I will take volt meter to see if there is power, but maybe breaker or something somewhere is out?

Hi to everyone,
I just moved near Lake Erie and I bought a Carver 3227 which is perfect for what I need. A little bit of fishing and more on having fun on the water. My previous boat was a Bayliner 175 ,ideal for small lakes. I'm new into boating 32 ft boats and I do not know to much about them. I'm glad that I found this forum for Carver owners. I have a lot of questions to ask but first I'll read the old treads.
Thank you,
Remus

I searched our forum for posts on this but did not come across any.

What are some methods for cleaning the waste tank inside, either home remedies or purchased product.

Thanks
Fraser

Which one are you?

Hi All,
Bought a 1984 Carver Convertible 3227 and LOVE it! Refurbished under 100 hour Crusader 270's on it. Need to do some upgrades and now glad I found this forum and hoping to glean lots of new info as I'm a new big boat owner.
Cheers,
David