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Introduce Yourself!
Are you a new member? Stop in and say hi!

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Last post: Re: Howdy Happy Boaters! by Senorjeem, June 18th, 2018, 10:54 am

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Last post Re: Howdy Happy Boaters!
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June 18th, 2018, 10:54 am
General Boating Discussion
This forum is for general discussion of all things Boating. If it's boating related and doesn't fit in another forum, post it here!

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Last post: Re: Anchor for 405 Carver by bud37, June 18th, 2018, 11:28 am

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June 18th, 2018, 11:28 am
Carver Yachts Forum - Model Discussion
The is the forum to discuss general information regarding all Carver Yachts.

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Last post: Re: 02 Mariner compass by Viper, June 14th, 2018, 6:47 am

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Last post Re: 02 Mariner compass
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June 14th, 2018, 6:47 am
Boating & Cruising Lifesyle
Chat with fellow Carver owners about cruising destinations and more. Plan rendezvous, raft ups & get together's here.

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Last post: Re: Dock Links update by daveS, June 15th, 2018, 11:29 pm

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Useful Carver Links

Last post by CYO Admin « August 28th, 2017, 6:48 am
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by CYO Admin » February 3rd, 2013, 9:23 am
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Download any Carver Model Brochures and Spec Sheets:

Preventative Maintenance and Vendors:

Dealer Locator:

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Anchor for 405 Carver

Last post by bud37 « June 18th, 2018, 11:28 am
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by Kendaukcat » June 18th, 2018, 9:45 am

Good Morning, Carver Crew.

I just recently purchased a 405 Aft Cabin (LOVE HER!!). The surveyor mentioned that the anchor on the boat would not hold...

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June 18th, 2018, 11:28 am
Howdy Happy Boaters!

Last post by Senorjeem « June 18th, 2018, 10:54 am
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by Senorjeem » June 5th, 2018, 5:49 am
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After years of lake boating, and nearing retirement, I am closing in on the purchase of a 350 Mariner, with the plan of doing some coastal cruising...
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June 18th, 2018, 10:54 am
LAUNCH

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by tonyiiiafl » April 18th, 2018, 7:13 pm
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launched Wednesday April 18. Earliest ever .
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June 18th, 2018, 7:33 am
Dock Links update

Last post by daveS « June 15th, 2018, 11:29 pm
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by Lyndon670 » May 8th, 2018, 5:31 pm
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Hi folks,

For all of you on the north side of the border, Dock Links is continually expanding. We are now throughout the Rideau System, The Trent,...

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June 15th, 2018, 11:29 pm
1988 MONTEGO 2757 My first :)

Last post by RGrew176 « June 15th, 2018, 3:38 am
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by tammymae17 » June 14th, 2018, 1:29 pm

Hi all!! I recently got hold of a 1988 Carver Montego 2757 earlier this spring and have been in the process of restoring her over the past few...

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June 15th, 2018, 3:38 am
New owner in Bettendorf IA

Last post by RGrew176 « June 15th, 2018, 3:35 am
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by 89Allegra » June 25th, 2017, 10:39 am

Hello all. I am a new owner of a 1989 Allegra. I had a 1989 Montego 2557 that perished in a barn fire 4 days before I was planning to remove it. I'm...

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June 15th, 2018, 3:35 am
all aboard!

Last post by RGrew176 « June 15th, 2018, 3:33 am
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by FollowingSea396 » June 11th, 2018, 6:55 am
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Hi CYO!!!

I am the proud owner (barring my bank note) of 2002 Carver 396 aft-cabin; named and registered her Following Sea

I too jumped from a 24...

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June 15th, 2018, 3:33 am
How to Operate my Boat

Last post by SplashyLady « June 14th, 2018, 4:45 pm
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by jipatton » September 28th, 2017, 11:06 am
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I purchased a 1988 27' Carver Montego 2757 a couple of months ago but have never owned a boat and don't even know where to start as far as how to...
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June 14th, 2018, 4:45 pm
02 Mariner compass

Last post by Viper « June 14th, 2018, 6:47 am
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by Carverbob » June 13th, 2018, 9:26 pm

My compass lost its fluid but the compass can't be removed because of windshield interverence. Any tips?

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June 14th, 2018, 6:47 am
Mid bilge pump on 530 carver pilothouse

Last post by RGrew176 « June 14th, 2018, 2:38 am
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by daqcraig » June 13th, 2018, 9:50 am
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I need to replace my mid bilge pump on my 2001 530 pilot house . My mechanic is telling me it is located directly under two AC units and will be a...

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June 14th, 2018, 2:38 am
RIB/Tender Retrieval/Storage System

Last post by petergbolton « June 12th, 2018, 8:10 pm
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by petergbolton » April 15th, 2018, 7:16 pm
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I have recently purchased a 444 Aft Cockpit and am researching suitable dinghy/tender retrieval and storage systems. I am somewhat familiar with all...

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June 12th, 2018, 8:10 pm
Odd Travel Lift

Last post by Viper « June 12th, 2018, 2:21 pm
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by Midnightsun » June 10th, 2018, 8:07 pm
Rating: 10.26%

Thought some of you here would like to see the weird looking travel lift we have at my former marina and where I store the boat for winter. I do...

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
June 12th, 2018, 2:21 pm
Eisenglass

Last post by bud37 « June 12th, 2018, 10:09 am
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by Artswarlock » June 12th, 2018, 9:42 am

I recently bought a 2001 404 CPMY and it does not have an enclosure. I tried Great Lakes Tops and they never made canvas for Carver. Wondering if...

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Last post by bud37 View the latest post
June 12th, 2018, 10:09 am
Finally Took The Plunge

Last post by Kendaukcat « June 11th, 2018, 2:33 pm
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by Kendaukcat » June 7th, 2018, 7:18 am
Rating: 7.69%

Hello Carver Crew!

After planning, working our tails off, and more planning...my wife and I finally purchased a 405 Aft Cabin.

We absolutely love...
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Last post by Kendaukcat View the latest post
June 11th, 2018, 2:33 pm
Looking at a 2003 Mariner

Last post by km1125 « June 11th, 2018, 1:27 pm
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by Millenia » June 8th, 2018, 7:31 pm

Hi all...first time forum user so please forgive the obvious newbie feel to my post. I have had many boats so I’m not new to cruisers. I am looking...

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Last post by km1125 View the latest post
June 11th, 2018, 1:27 pm
New to the CYO Forum - Prior Riviera Owner

Last post by bud37 « June 7th, 2018, 8:10 am
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by Bacchus » June 6th, 2018, 7:06 pm

Hi All
Just joined the forum.
I have owned a 1986 Riviera for many years and loved the boat.
Reason for joining is to help a very good long time...

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Last post by bud37 View the latest post
June 7th, 2018, 8:10 am
New Boat Owner

Last post by w4283185 « June 6th, 2018, 1:53 pm
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by w4283185 » June 4th, 2018, 9:11 am

Hello everyone! I am a brand new owner of a 1989 25' Carver Montego. It's a little bit old but in very good shape. My wife surprised me with it. This...
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June 6th, 2018, 1:53 pm
3607 owners...where's your A/C pics?

Last post by km1125 « June 6th, 2018, 9:30 am
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by km1125 » May 22nd, 2018, 6:22 pm

I have an older (1983) 3607 and it didn't come with any heat or AC (or genset!). I've been toying with putting one (or two or three) units in. A...
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Last post by km1125 View the latest post
June 6th, 2018, 9:30 am
Model 440 "Remote Lights"

Last post by rjr « June 5th, 2018, 6:49 pm
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by bughermarine » April 26th, 2018, 9:19 am

We own a 1995 model 440. On the forward wall of the aft stateroom inside the starboard hanging locker there is a small DC electric panel with the...

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Last post by rjr View the latest post
June 5th, 2018, 6:49 pm
Solar panels

Last post by paboater76 « June 5th, 2018, 1:33 pm
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by MakinTime » April 24th, 2018, 6:32 am
Rating: 7.69%

Anyone use solar panels? I was thinking about putting some on the hardtop of my boat looking at 4 of them @100 watts each with a controller. After...

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Last post by paboater76 View the latest post
June 5th, 2018, 1:33 pm
Hello to all

Last post by Viper « June 5th, 2018, 6:33 am
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by BillRoseCT » June 4th, 2018, 8:57 am

We just purchased an '88 3207 aft. Wow. She is a fixer-upper. Good bones though. We are looking to affordably replace all of the cracked portlights....

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
June 5th, 2018, 6:33 am
Any issues after adding extended swim platform

Last post by Ozzymann « June 3rd, 2018, 8:14 pm
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by Ozzymann » February 17th, 2018, 11:31 am
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New to the forum and in the process of purchasing a 1997 350 Mariner. I'm considering adding a 4' extended swim platform (which would double the...
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Last post by Ozzymann View the latest post
June 3rd, 2018, 8:14 pm
57 Voyager

Last post by Viper « June 2nd, 2018, 7:14 pm
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by Happyours » June 2nd, 2018, 8:57 am
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I am trying to find the weight rating for cradle on the flybridge. I currently have a dinghy that weighs 500 pounds and looking at a new one that is...

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
June 2nd, 2018, 7:14 pm
New Member

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by Capt Happy » May 17th, 2015, 5:25 am
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Hello,

My wife and I recently purchased a new to us, 97 320 Voyager.
Boat has been meticulously maintained and upgraded by its first owner....
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June 2nd, 2018, 4:50 pm

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