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Last post: Re: Want to purchase a Voyager by Peter, April 16th, 2018, 4:15 pm

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April 16th, 2018, 4:15 pm
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: LAUNCH by MakinTime, April 19th, 2018, 6:24 am

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April 19th, 2018, 6:24 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: RIB/Tender Retrieval/Stor… by km1125, April 17th, 2018, 8:00 am

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April 17th, 2018, 8:00 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: ? weeks to boating , Ha by MakinTime, April 18th, 2018, 6:40 am

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Useful Carver Links

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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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LAUNCH

Last post by MakinTime « April 19th, 2018, 6:24 am
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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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April 19th, 2018, 6:24 am
Smell in aft cabin

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by Mr Bill » April 3rd, 2018, 12:41 pm
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Hey there,

Just joined and this is my first posting. I have a 1998 40' Cockpit Carver and need some help. I have a smell in my aft cabin that I...

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April 18th, 2018, 7:07 pm
aft cabin bed dimensions and leak

Last post by bud37 « April 18th, 2018, 10:49 am
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by northern boy » April 17th, 2018, 4:44 pm

Carver 3207 1990

I've searched to find the dimensions of the bed area in aft cabin to replace mattress but no luck. We threw the mattress out before...

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April 18th, 2018, 10:49 am
? weeks to boating , Ha

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by bud37 » January 29th, 2018, 4:06 pm
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So the local sign says 11wks to golf, I am taking that to mean 11wks to the start of boating up here in the frozen north...and counting down. :-D...
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April 18th, 2018, 6:40 am
RIB/Tender Retrieval/Storage System

Last post by km1125 « April 17th, 2018, 8:00 am
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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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Want to purchase a Voyager

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by Dani-lu » March 10th, 2018, 11:55 pm
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Hello, I am new to forum. I am currently looking at a few Voyagers (45, 53 and 56). I know nothing about Volvo diesels, and some of the Carvers we...
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April 16th, 2018, 4:15 pm
First Carver...and boat

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by JPG » April 13th, 2018, 2:04 pm
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Hey everyone,
Just saying hi. We purchased a 1989 Carver Montego 25' and are excited to get out on the water this spring!
This is our first Carver...

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April 16th, 2018, 4:11 pm
2018 What Have You Spent On Your Boat Year To Date

Last post by tomschauer « April 16th, 2018, 8:37 am
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by RGrew176 » March 30th, 2018, 4:29 am
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And so it begins another season of fun in the sun.

2018 Boating Expenses

Cost

1675.00 Summer Dockage Gibraltar Boat Yard
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April 16th, 2018, 8:37 am
new here wanted to say hello

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by Kitklem » April 10th, 2018, 8:43 pm
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Hello all my wife and I are proud new owners of a beautiful 38 santego , we were wondering if anyone else has this same model and if you had and...
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April 16th, 2018, 6:52 am
Purchasing a Carver Riviera 2807 - Opinions?

Last post by Bake « April 15th, 2018, 8:02 am
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by Bake » April 14th, 2018, 1:10 pm
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Hello!

I am new to the site and hoping I can pick some brains on the Carver Riviera 2807. I have been a fan of Carvers ever since I had pictures of...

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April 15th, 2018, 8:02 am
12" Fluorescent Lights

Last post by tomschauer « April 14th, 2018, 10:35 pm
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by williamloden » April 12th, 2018, 3:46 pm

I have four(4) of these in my 430. Two(2) in the galley and one(1) over, behind each bed.
Are these lights 120VAC or 12VDC? Thank you.

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April 14th, 2018, 10:35 pm
1981 3007 Aft-Cabin

Last post by StDuckie « April 14th, 2018, 7:54 pm
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by RGrew176 » August 8th, 2017, 3:50 pm
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I have found most of the functional items I need for the boat to run properly. Question, Where is the reservoir for the hydraulic steering located on...
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April 14th, 2018, 7:54 pm
How big is your anchor?

Last post by Midnightsun « April 13th, 2018, 7:31 pm
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by amanphoto » March 27th, 2018, 7:56 am
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Question. How big is your boat in relation to your anchor?

I have a Carver Mariner 350. It’s about 37’ long and weighs about 20,000 pounds. I have...

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April 13th, 2018, 7:31 pm
Hello from Seattle!

Last post by waybomb « April 12th, 2018, 12:40 pm
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by AndiamoSeattle » April 12th, 2018, 1:20 am
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Just purchased a 2006 41 CMY , Volvo D6-310A, 490hr. in Poulsbo, Wa. Survey showed a L turbo boost leak and elevated lead levels in the strbd...

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April 12th, 2018, 12:40 pm
New kids on the block!

Last post by RGrew176 « April 12th, 2018, 3:39 am
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by Danv35 » April 11th, 2018, 9:57 am
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Hi everyone! Today my wife and I take ownership of a beautiful 1998 Carver 400 CMY with twin Cummins diesels. We are so excited for this new...

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April 12th, 2018, 3:39 am
12 vdc corrosion

Last post by Viper « April 9th, 2018, 8:59 pm
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by Millswf01 » April 9th, 2018, 8:47 pm

My raymaine system and anchor wench are not operating. I have 12vdc checked at the raymaine plug but when I plug in the c120, the voltage drops to...

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April 9th, 2018, 8:59 pm
Hi from Canadian side of St Lawrence

Last post by waybomb « April 8th, 2018, 8:55 am
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by bojangles » April 7th, 2018, 8:59 am

Hello, second season with my Carver, looking forward to this season.

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April 8th, 2018, 8:55 am
Buying my first Carver 405

Last post by RGrew176 « April 8th, 2018, 3:51 am
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by lenny2540 » March 31st, 2018, 7:39 am

Good Morning,

Well just won my bid on a 1998 405 Carver and so happy. I do have a concern that she is underpowered. I see a lot of crusaders out...
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April 8th, 2018, 3:51 am
Log Racing Question for Carver 390 CPMY owners

Last post by bud37 « April 7th, 2018, 7:17 am
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by boatingbob » April 4th, 2018, 5:08 pm
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This may be a long shot, but since the 390 CPMY appears to be a fairly popular Carver model, maybe I'm not the only one who's used it for Predicted...

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Last post by bud37 View the latest post
April 7th, 2018, 7:17 am
390 Express

Last post by RGrew176 « April 6th, 2018, 9:18 pm
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by 390Express » April 6th, 2018, 2:28 pm
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New owner, somewhat new to "yachting." We had an older 340 Sundancer, but this is a whole new experience. This boat is a LOT...

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Last post by RGrew176 View the latest post
April 6th, 2018, 9:18 pm
New Owner 5539 Carver "Californian" CPMY

Last post by RGrew176 « April 6th, 2018, 9:17 pm
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by 4blade1 » April 5th, 2018, 5:40 pm
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Hello Carver Owners:

My wife and I have owned our current 55' Californian for almost a year now and we love it so much that we moved out of our...

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Last post by RGrew176 View the latest post
April 6th, 2018, 9:17 pm
New Member

Last post by RGrew176 « April 6th, 2018, 9:16 pm
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by Sha » April 5th, 2018, 3:40 pm

Hi everyone - I just got a Carver 405. This will be our first season. Where can we get info on changing the oil?

thanks
Sha

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Last post by RGrew176 View the latest post
April 6th, 2018, 9:16 pm
87 Carver Montego 32 A/C Not Working

Last post by dejuan1025 « April 4th, 2018, 12:28 pm
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by dejuan1025 » April 3rd, 2018, 4:10 pm
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Hello Everyone!

I'm new to the group and this is my first post:-). AC NOT working. Worked perfectly fine.... I came in from a cruise one day and...

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April 4th, 2018, 12:28 pm
Carver 3207 Bimni Top

Last post by SplashyLady « April 3rd, 2018, 12:05 pm
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by ataylor233 » March 31st, 2018, 8:33 pm
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Hello all, I have a bit of a issue .I own a 86 carver 3207 and due to age and neglect my bimini is torn, i need a new one.My issue is custom top...

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