I am looking at the raymarine line of autopilots and charters. I am thinking of going with the axiom + 7, as I can use my phone or iPad to view console anywhere so don't need a big screen. What autopilot version do I use with the 3 line (port, starboard, reservoir) hydrolic system? I thin the ev100 may work, but not sure if capacity of pump is right perhaps I need the 150. Any help is appreciated or if I should consider a different setup let me know. No electronics to speak of so can start fresh. Thanks, Kevin

I winterize the water system and sanitary systems myself and have had no issues. I was thinking of doing the Kohler 6.5 myself this year, engines I can't do, as I have to run the boat up the river to its winter storage place, so the Marina does this.
Please advise on what I tghink is a proper procedure:

The genset has a heat exchanger. I was going to CLOSE the seacock, and open the strainer to allow what sea water is in to drain out, with my transfer pump, it is a straight shot from seawater pump to strainer, so I am confident that will empty the sea water. Then I was planning on taking the hose off of the raw water pump for genset, and putting a short piece of hose on it, start the genset and flush out the heat exchanger with fresh water. Lastly, I would pour antifreeze (-100 stuff) into the hose with the unit running until I got a steady flow out the side exhaust port.

Sound reasonable?

I recently bought a 1994 280 Express. I was going over the boat and noticed a strong smell when I lifted the mid cabin floor access. I could see a small amount of sewage in the bottom of the hull. I put a hose and cleaner in there and started getting out some more “stuff”. I noticed a line about 3“ up the hull. I cleaned everything the best I can, but still have a strong odor.
Are there any solutions to help me get rid of the smell? It’s in the foam of the mattress as well?
What do you think caused this? It doesn’t appear to be a current problem, but I’m still figuring it out.
Should the mid cabin drain into the bilge area. It doesn’t seem to be.
Thanks for any help or ideas. I’m a new Carver owner.

I had mentioned that my forward vacu flush unit was cycling on and off too frequently. The aft unit is perfect and holds vacuum for weeks at a time when away from the boat. I saw a pin hole in a hose, and also noticed that the duck bill adaptors ere missing, only allowing for one duck bill on each side. I bought the rebuild kit, new bellows, duck bills, adaptors and new nipples and o rings. I installed it all today along with the hose from the pump to the Y valve. Since I was adding the adaptors, I had to move the pump forward a few inches to accommodate them and cut some of the tank to pump hose off so all would fit. So I tested the unit.....yep, still coming on and cycling too often, say every 20 minutes. It flushes fine, and holds water in the bowl. I must point out that the PO had a stripped screw that hods the pump top to the housing. I was thinking of drilling out and tapping with a 3/16” machine screw or seeing is I can find the next size up self tapping screw to get more bite. OH yes, and a Hail Mary as I put it in. Silicone grease was used on all o rings also.

I am thinking TWO issues perhaps :
1) Can the fittings be tightened too tight for the duck bill valves? I placed each vale perpendicular to the other one.

2) I see that the angle of the hose to the Y valve is at a tough angle. Almost like a strain on the fittings.

I have ordered a 45 degree fitting to reduce the angle, and also a sweeping 90 degree fitting to ease any stress on that may preclude a good seal.

Where else may I have overlooked?

It's official , we are now the proud owners of a 3607 aft cabin !! We are going to winter in indoor storage and then see about transporting it from Gimli Manitoba to Kenora Ontario. ( Canada for those more southern folks )

Anyone have experiance moving one of these ? I am hearing 14 ft loaded as "Bridge Limit" but I am thinking the upper helm at least has to come off to make that number.

Thanks in advance and glad to be back here !

One of my fuel tank vent caps is missing on my 2000 356 Aft deck. Any ideas on where to buy one? Do I need to replace. Will I need to replace the vent? I see vent assemblies on line, but no cap. Thanks

Hello all, first time joining a boating forum and new to boat ownership. Glad to be aboard here...had a couple little aluminum boats, first time with a real cruiser. Glad to see that there is an active Carver owners community. Anyone that has a 2557 or 2757 Montego, please say hello as I am sure that I will have a question at some point.

Cheers,
Tomi

Just bought a 2003 366, with 550 hours on the engines, overall well-maintained. When the boat has shore power both engines fire right up. However, when out on the lake, if you turn the engines off to relax for a while, the port engine won't start unless you turn on the generator. Previous owner has replaced the alternator and battery within the past year.

Ideas?

Looks like I might need to change or add to my name. We sold our Carver 3365 Mariner, Grafunkus, last fall. Didn't think it would so hard to find a replacement boat but WOW, what a journey this year was. After looking at a few different boats, we contacted someone from a year ago to see if he might be interested in selling his 1997 Chris Craft Continental. What a stylish boat!! Yes he was as long as he was able to get a replacement boat of his dreams. Well, two failed tries - wouldn't want his journey!! It was a NO!! Back to our search. Answered an ad on Kijiji within 4 hours of it being posted. Doing a sea trial on a 1985 Carver 3607 Aft Cabin on Saturday!! Don't expect any problems. We will leave it docked where it currently lives and winter in the local spot. Will move it to our preferred location in Kenora ON in the spring. On that note, we had a very expensive parking spot we only used a couple of times this season!!!! Anyhoooo the new(ish) boat has the sleeping configuration we were looking for. Lots of upgrades, hardwood in the salon, bow & stern thrusters, all 200 ft of rode is chain, new fridge, convection toaster oven etc. Looking forward to an ensuite - I don't even have one at home!!! Possession date on Sept 1, we start some holidays on Sept 5. Looking forward to getting down and dirty to learn the new boat named John Bouy. I hope i didn't just jinx this!!

I’m a new owner of a 350 Mariner, question I have is: on each side of the helm station is a red light (when lit) what are these signaling? Thanks