We are attempting to install the Salter Spiral Stairs onto the back of our 1989 36' foot Carver Aft Cabin. The top step is supposed to be screwed into the back of the boat.(from underneath it no less - felt like an acrobatic trying to do this) Turns out there really isn't anything for the screws to be screwed into. We are thinking we need to go through from the Aft Cabin with lag bolts. This will require a metal plate and extra work. Then we have to be creative about how to cover up the metal plate. The stairs also won't go snug against the boat. I think we have to live with that. Any other ideas would certainly be welcomed.

Just took posession of 2005 41CMY, traded in our 2001 Mariner. Boat is in the Atherton Narrows waiting to make the trip home to Port Whitby Marina through the Trent

OK, so I've posted on way too many threads tonight.... Slow night at work...

Another project on my '78 Santa Cruz 2866.

I've restored the wood throughout the salon, but I'm not sure I want to do the same in the head. I'm not really concerned how it looks in there. The same amount of effort stripping/sanding/staining/varnishing seems wasted. And it's not the best surface if we use our shower with any frequency (probably won't, but not sure).

So I was considering covering the head walls with a product made for bathroom interiors. There are many choices, but HomeDepot carries plain white FRP sheets in plain white colors. I could easily cover the whole thing with 2 4x8 sheets cut to fit- less than $75 in materials. Instead of their recommended adhesive, which would probably ruin the underlying wood and prevent any hope of recovery (for me, or the next owner), I plan to use a "removable" and sand-able marine adhesive, and edge molding.

Anyone tried anything similar, or see any obvious problems with the plan?

JB

on my 3607 I found my carpet in the aft stateroom closet soaked but I cant find a hatch for that area. Any thoughts on what could be leaking and how to get to it? Thanks,

I am in the process of closing on a 2001 350 Mariner.

The switch panel on the right of the helm seat is in rough shape cosmetically. Would anyone know if there is a good after market supplier to retrofit this?

I have a Ultraflex dual throttle on my fly bridge that will not lock in place. I have to hold it in place or it will float down and loose power. Is there an adjustment so it does not move once set at the desired speed ? Any help appreciated!

Not advertising or selling, but I had a good experience with my boat name.

Options in my part of Maine are limited, so I went online.

Found a place in FLA that took my sketch, produced a graphic, and shipped within 24hrs. Applied pretty easily (easier than getting the old name off! Combination of paint and decal. Heat gun + EasyOff+ elbow grease).

Hopefully it proves to be durable, but so far I'm pleased.

I'm on my 6th Carver but new to the forum. Looking for some help on my 440 project.

Hi Folks:

Just purchased a 1983 Carver Riviera 2807 Aft Cabin. Boat will be transported from Maine to Maryland next week. Looking forward to getting the boat and doing some preliminary re-commissioning work. The boat has been in storage for 18 months and although it was properly stored/winterized/shrink wrapped and bottom painted, it will need a complete once over. I took a risk purchasing the boat off of pictures, maintenance/repair receipts, discussions with the owner and marina where it has been kept and maintained, without benefit of a survey; I paid far below BUC "poor" condition value for the boat, even though I feel the boat is in good condition, I have room to make any repairs [within reason] and still stay within the boat's market value. The boat was seaworthy and in-the-water/used prior to going into storage. Long story, but the owner broke his hip and has never fully recovered which is why the boat has not come out of storage.

Depending on what I discover when the boat is delivered and unwrapped, I will either have gotten a really good deal and be pleasantly surprised OR I will be singing the "boat owners two happiest days" song . I'll post after the unwrapping ceremony.

Hey All,
Anyone have any idea where to find door handle parts for my Carver Mariner? I have been searching the Internet but can't locate any. They are brass, and for thin doors.
Thanks,
Steve