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Last post: Re: New possible 3063 owner by paulr, December 29th, 2025, 12:31 pm

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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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Carver Yachts Forum - Model Discussion
The is the forum to discuss general information regarding all Carver Yachts.

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Last post: Re: Purchase Advice on a 2003… by Tunacan, January 11th, 2026, 9:30 pm

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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: Mona passage to PR by Scubabubbles, January 14th, 2026, 11:25 am

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Helpful Boating Websites

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by RGrew176 » October 2nd, 2019, 3:44 am

If you have bookmarked a boating related website that you feel can be helpful to your fellow boaters post it here.

Here is one I feel fits the bill.
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Useful Carver Links

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Owner's Guides

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Assembly & Parts Manuals

Preventative Care

Dealer Locator
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2025 - My Season By The Numbers

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by RGrew176 » January 16th, 2026, 1:57 pm

2025 My Season By The Numbers

2025 was a good year. I traded in my 22 Stingray 182 SC for a 23 Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 DLX pontoon demo boat with...

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Mona passage to PR

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by Scubabubbles » January 14th, 2026, 11:25 am

Hello! We have a 1993 Carver 440 aft cabin twin Cat 3116 engines that we are planning on cruising the Bahamas with. Has anyone taken their 440 down...

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Purchase Advice on a 2003 Carver 444 ES

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by aldera » May 21st, 2017, 9:37 pm

Hello,

I'm looking real hard at purchasing a 2003 Carver 444 ES layout with twin Volvo TAMD63Ps (500 hrs). New to boating other than 3 years with a...
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BS Money grab

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by Midnightsun » January 7th, 2026, 8:25 am

This is so sad, cannot believe we need to renew our boaters license every 5 years now in Canada with a fee attached. In the end, it seems like all...

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New possible 3063 owner

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by marck » December 25th, 2025, 11:12 am

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Hay all, glad to find this forum.
I'm looking at purchasing a Santiago 3063. I'll be looking it over soon but wanted to see if anyone...

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Staying connected at sea

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by chad79 » December 24th, 2025, 4:54 am

Hey
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...

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December 24th, 2025, 8:44 am
506 Motor Yacht Advice/Information

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by Jordan613 » December 20th, 2025, 1:23 pm

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...

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How to remove bridge for transport 360SS

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by Rcarter » December 15th, 2025, 10:28 pm

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

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December 15th, 2025, 11:16 pm
3607 to Bahamas

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by uke45 » December 10th, 2025, 8:28 pm

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

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December 10th, 2025, 8:28 pm
Carver 504 to Mexico ?

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by Zkaliman » December 9th, 2025, 11:10 am

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...

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December 9th, 2025, 11:10 am
3607 fuel burn

Last post by uke45 « December 8th, 2025, 6:49 pm
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by uke45 » December 6th, 2025, 1:17 pm

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...

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December 8th, 2025, 6:49 pm
Schematics, diagrams and plans

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by PossiblyPaul » August 13th, 2020, 2:44 pm

The Carver Owner's Manual is good, but very light on schematics, diagrams and plans - although the elecrics are well documented. As a new owner, I...

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Salon sliding door Carver 530 1999

Last post by KyleR « November 29th, 2025, 3:16 pm
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by skulim50 » November 29th, 2025, 9:29 am

Hi.Is there anyone out there who has pictures of rollers under a salon door and maybe can tell me where I can get them Carver 530 1999. Best regards...

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November 29th, 2025, 3:16 pm
Refrigerator won't run on A/C

Last post by Carverlvr2 « November 22nd, 2025, 8:52 pm
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by RyDrew » October 16th, 2025, 8:47 am

I'm a "brand" new Carver 360 Mariner Owner and just learning the boat. The refrigerator only runs if the dc main and refer switch are on....
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November 22nd, 2025, 8:52 pm
New 2000 Carver 530 Owner

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by 77lundvall » October 25th, 2025, 6:07 pm

Me and a friend just bought a 2000 Carver 530 on an auction website.

The previous owner ran the engines while in the middle of replacing the water...
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November 20th, 2025, 3:00 pm
Seeking Advice: Carver 42 (Crusader Petrol) from Bahamas to Turks & Caicos

Last post by Cp100 « November 17th, 2025, 5:53 pm
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by Cp100 » October 30th, 2025, 1:50 pm

Hi everyone,

I’m hoping to tap into the experience of Carver owners here for some practical input.

I’m currently sourcing a boat on behalf of a...
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November 17th, 2025, 5:53 pm
Port side engine hatch removal

Last post by RyDrew « November 11th, 2025, 10:48 am
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by RyDrew » October 16th, 2025, 10:58 am

New to me 2004 360 Mariner
Has anyone figured out a trick to remove the Port side engine hatch? It will not clear the transom door hinge without...

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November 11th, 2025, 10:48 am
Dinghy davit options

Last post by Carver321 « November 8th, 2025, 10:14 pm

by Carver321 » November 8th, 2025, 10:14 pm

We're looking at purchasing a Carver C37 or C43 coupe (2010 to 2021), but want to ensure that these boats can handle a 10-12 ft dinghy on a davit...

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November 8th, 2025, 10:14 pm
Input requested, 3607 or 355. I know they are older but very affordable.

Last post by CruiserSteve « November 6th, 2025, 5:05 pm
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by CruiserSteve » October 3rd, 2025, 3:57 pm

Hello,

I am a new member here looking to learn all I can on the above two boats. I am shopping for an aft cabin boat for some extended cruising. I...

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November 6th, 2025, 5:05 pm
Permission To Come Aboard 2001 Carver 396 New Owner

Last post by g36 « November 3rd, 2025, 10:01 am
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by CoolRich » November 2nd, 2025, 1:12 pm

Hello Carver Friends,
Please allow me to come aboard this forum to introduce myself and Dragon Monkey, my newly acquired 2001 Carver 396. We will...

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November 3rd, 2025, 10:01 am
replacement keys for c52 main salon

Last post by BRonwater « November 1st, 2025, 6:17 pm
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by Jeffgcpa » April 17th, 2025, 12:28 pm

New to the Carver yacht owners forum.
Wondering if anyone knows were to get replacment keys for the entrance to the main salon on a C52 Command...

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November 1st, 2025, 6:17 pm
1989 Carver 3867 Rear Deck Seat

Last post by StillLivinTheDream « October 30th, 2025, 2:53 pm

by StillLivinTheDream » October 30th, 2025, 2:53 pm

Looking for a replacement rear seat or measurements for the wood cuts.

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October 30th, 2025, 2:53 pm
Carver Voyager model comparison?

Last post by km1125 « October 30th, 2025, 12:31 pm
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by GFY » June 28th, 2021, 4:04 pm

Hello all,

I am starting to look at Carver Voyager in the 2000 to 2007 year models, but I am finding it difficult to tell differences between 56,...

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