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I’ve been using an eSIM to get mobile data on my phone when out on the Carver. Saves faffing about with swapping SIMs and paying stupid roaming fees. You can pick a plan for the country you’re in and how long you’re away, and sometimes there’s a decent esim discount if you time it right. Proper handy when the marina Wi-Fi is rubbish or non-existent. Only thing is, signal can be a bit patchy depending on where you are. Had to fiddle with the antenna a bit on my boat to get a decent connection, especially out past the coast or behind an island. Anyone else doing this on their cruises? How do you make sure you get a decent signal on your boats?

I'll preface this by saying I do plan to comb through the forum to read up on as much as I can, but also want to ask for any and all advice on the 506 - model year changes, things to look out for, common issues, engine manufacturers, etc.

As a kid, I grew up with a Silverton 402 and many of my favorite childhood memories are with the family are on that boat. By the time I was a teenager, I was very confident handling that boat in tight spaces. Now with a wife and young kids of my own, we've already started to scratch the itch with a Rinker 246 Bowrider that we trailer, but also want to get into overnighting like I did years ago. We really like the layout of the 506 MY. So, we're keeping a lookout for a freshwater example (we're on Lake Erie). All things considered, summer '27 would probably be the most optimal timing for us (our kids are still diaper-aged), however, that could get pushed forward or back depending on a variety of factors, including finding the right boat. So, have the time now to try to become as much of an expert on the 506 as I can be without owning one.

Thanks in advance!

Hi Carvers, I need to remove the fly bridge on my 2003 360SS

Hello, I am a new owner to a 2008 52 voyager. The boat wiper motors work but the wiper arms are missing. I didn't think they would be so hard to find. Does anyone know the part # for the arm and were i could buy one?

Jim Finn

Does anyone make to sail Bahamas.from old blow boater . thanks

Hello all

was thinking to take my 1995 carver 504 unstabilized from San Diego to zihua and bring back by may.

id hire a professional captain with experience and do as best weather planning as possible.

Doable or forget about it get a different boat ?
It’s just that I already have the boat.

cheers appreciate the insight !

Hello!

Looking at a Carver 350, only photos, not in person yet. One of the photos shows a decent crack in the transom below the rub rail, starboard side corner. Does this look bad to you, or would it be a fairly easy fix?

The port side salon windows in my 1996 325 aft cabin lost their seal and water came into the walls. There is some damage to the floor plywood and the board inside the wall between where the fuel vent is and where according to my carver manual an optional battery can be placed. The picture below (not sure why it is rotated, can’t fix) shows the board without the white ring. I am removing as much of the damaged wood as I can and drying the area out with fans. The other side of board has the foam pads, maybe insulation.

Is this board necessary?

My plan is to remove as much of the damaged wood as possible, dry it out, treat for mold, epoxy the floor plywood. Has anyone ran into a similar situation, any and all tips are appreciated.

Thanks,
Drew

I purchased a 2002 570 Voyager and am doing a lot of upgrades. I am going to have the flybridge seats reupholstered over the winter, I just need to bring them to the shop where they are going to do the work. The bottom pieces are easy to just lift out, but the backs are attached. If anyone has advice on best way to remove those I would appreciate it.

Would like to purchase Carver 3607 could someone help me with true fuel burns, or average, for gas engines at cruise it seems they are all over the place. We live in Savannah TN and wish to travel down the Ten Tom to Florida for winter and maybe Abacos .Thanks