This rail with plexiglass panels converted some dead space behind the bridge settee to a very useful storage corral for seats and life jackets. This really helps to declutter the bridge seating. I worked with a custom railmaker to design and build the rail, then installed plexi panels to keep everything in and visible. It doesn't block the view aft as long as the items aren't piled too high.

Hi,

I'm upgrading the alternators on my 1986 Carver 3807 with Crusader 350's to Balmar 120 amp models. As part of the upgrade I'm considering upgrading the belt system from a v-groove setup to a serpentine system. Does anyone have experience with this conversion?

Thanks,

Dale

We are first time boat owners and new to this Forum. We are in Phoenix Az and purchased a 1987 Carver Montego 2757. Looking forward to mingling and learning here.
Thanks!



-Loren

Hi, I have been looking for information regarding this very Carver 405 (370, 406) transport issue for a few months now, and haven't found much info on actual height, on the truck or what actually has to come off the top in order to transport these boats Over The Road.

So in the interest of information sharing, I'm going to share my upcoming project with you. The mission is to get a 1998 405 from Lake Travis in Texas, to My home marina in La Crosse Wisconsin, without busting the thing up.

The boat in question was purchased on June 7th on Lake Travis near Austin Texas, after I flew down personally for an inspection, after receiving an "Above Average" Survey in May. BTW, Lake Travis and the boaters down that way were Wonderful!


I've hired a well known to Me, yacht transporter out of Hastings Minnesota, for the actual trucking. This transporter is confident that removing the entire bridge assembly will bring a 14', 2" height on the trailer, in one piece the boat is 20', 4" tall. I have also contracted a well known (Not to Me) boat yard on Lake Travis to disassemble the boat in preparation for the transporter due to arrive at Lake Travis this July 15th. And travel lift sling the boat onto the trailer. Take boat to Wisconsin, and when the boat arrives in La Crosse Wisconsin on July 17th, "God willin and the creek don't rise", I will reassemble said boat, drive it over to My slip and sip a cocktail. What could possibly go wrong?


Here's a picture of the boat. I love pictures, more coming. And I expect lots of chiming in here.

I have a 1991 Carver aft cabin with twin 454 Crusaders. Starboard engine runs fine in "run mode". Wiring harness off distributor has run and time mode where you unplug the connector, rotate wire, replug in to time the engine. (Disables the distributor advance so you can time engine at correct RPM.) When I do this the engine will not start. When I switch back to run mode, starts right up. Not getting spark to plugs in time mode. I have checked all wiring and it appears too be fine. Any ideas what component is not functioning, not allowing to start engine in time mode?

Both engines have 850 hours, burn or leak no oil. Starboard engine uses a bit more fuel than port engine. All ignition wires, plugs, distributor cap, rotors replaced within the past 60 hours of operation.

Port engine, no problems, starts in "time" or "run' mode.

Hello All,
I have a 2004 396 (gas engines in case it matters). When I am anchored or moored in a way where waves or wakes come toward the aft end of the boat, they get trapped underneath the swim step and pound badly. It shakes the whole boat, and can make sleeping or even just sitting in a busy anchorage very uncomfortable. I have already gotten confirmation that this is not just on my boat. Has anyone found a solution to the problem? I would consider some sort of attached baffle or diverter, or even a hull modification if I knew it would solve the problem. I wonder if later models had any changes to the structure.

Thanks,
Thatch in Seattle

I have a 1988 Carver Montego 3257. Can anyone tell
Me if my boat comes equipped with a low Fluid alarm or a low fluid light that comes in when my v drives are low on transmission fluid?

Thank you!

I've been chasing an issue with water in my bilge that seems to point to my a/c units. In troubleshooting this problem I decided to verify the purpose of all of my above-waterline thru hull fittings (fittings shown in owners manual don't match actual). When I run my a/c units (separately), all three discharge water through the same three fittings. The three locations are port side forward, port side aft, and starboard side aft. Additionally, my aft shower sump also discharges through the same starboard location.

Hoping there's someone with a theory on how this can be.

Hi it looks like I have to replace the forward tank monitor system , where do I access the top of the tank ?

Every time we get bored, this is what happens Latest change, we removed, or modified the bunk bed to this. Not quite sure why pictures are posting sideways though...