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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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Last post: Re: Advice on managing bookin… by yachtlife, October 20th, 2025, 3:22 am

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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: Seeking Advice: Carver 42… by Cp100, November 17th, 2025, 5:53 pm

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November 17th, 2025, 5:53 pm
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: 2003 Carver 466 and the G… by wdbox, June 10th, 2025, 9:04 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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by CYO Admin » February 3rd, 2013, 9:23 am

Owner's Guides

Brochures

Assembly & Parts Manuals

Preventative Care

Dealer Locator
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Seeking Advice: Carver 42 (Crusader Petrol) from Bahamas to Turks & Caicos

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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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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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Port side engine hatch removal

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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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Dinghy davit options

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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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New Carver 3697 Owner

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by MrMojoRisin » October 14th, 2025, 3:38 pm

Hello,

Well, the wife and i just purchased a 1986 36' Carver Mariner as a project boat. It is our first "big" boat. The boat's previous...
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October 23rd, 2025, 7:17 am
3607 Black Water Tank

Last post by CruiserSteve « October 22nd, 2025, 9:44 am
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by 757 » October 16th, 2025, 9:27 am

If anyone knows where the forward head black water tank is located on a 1991 Carver 3607 Aft Cabin please let me know.

Thank you

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October 22nd, 2025, 9:44 am
New owner

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by RyDrew » August 17th, 2025, 8:56 am

Hello all,

My offer was accepted on what appears to be a meticulously cared for 36 Mariner with twin Crusader 5.7's. Hopefully my observations will...

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Advice on managing bookings for my Carver

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by Trent80 » September 24th, 2025, 11:29 am

Hi all,

I’ve recently taken ownership of a Carver and am giving some thought to letting it out when I’m not using it. The more I think about it, the...

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October 20th, 2025, 3:22 am
2001 Carver 466- Vinyl/Rubber extrusions for window glazing

Last post by yachtlife « October 20th, 2025, 3:20 am
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by Victorboat » August 29th, 2025, 10:11 am

Hello folks,

I have a 2001 466 Carver that needs to have the vinyl/rubber glazing strips replaced. Do you have a source for the vendor that Carver...

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October 20th, 2025, 3:20 am
Refrigerator won't run on A/C

Last post by pepmyster « October 18th, 2025, 2:00 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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October 18th, 2025, 2:00 pm
New Member

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by CT-Mike » October 6th, 2025, 5:51 am

Looking at purchasing a 2002 406. The 6BTA 5.9 370s have 1300 hours and the Kohler generator has just over 800. About the only wart I could find on...

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October 8th, 2025, 11:32 am
Carver C40 propeller specs

Last post by waybomb « October 5th, 2025, 5:54 pm
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by Nemislav » October 5th, 2025, 3:26 pm

Hi everyone
We just purchased to us new 2014 Carver C40 between QSB 6.7 L Cummins engines 380 hp .Wonder if anybody knows factory propeller specs...

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October 5th, 2025, 5:54 pm
Voyager 53 bow thruster

Last post by Sr. Bacca « September 21st, 2025, 8:55 pm
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by Charlieg101 » September 17th, 2025, 6:36 am

Hello all, I have a problem with my voyager 53 bow thruster. It works when pushing to port but does not to starboard. I sent down a diver to check if...

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September 21st, 2025, 8:55 pm
Tree VS Yacht | 60 FT Below

Last post by MirrorFinishPolishin « September 21st, 2025, 1:11 pm
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by MirrorFinishPolishin » September 6th, 2025, 2:03 pm

Well, I guess I now know that my windlass works well! :)

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September 21st, 2025, 1:11 pm
65' Marquis Davit lift

Last post by daverlee « September 13th, 2025, 10:03 am
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by daverlee » September 10th, 2025, 10:23 am

I am working on a 65' Marquis Davit lift that needs the hydraulic unit replaced. Does anyone have any information on the Model or Manufacturer of the...

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September 13th, 2025, 10:03 am
New Member 2006 Carver Mariner 36

Last post by KyleR « September 9th, 2025, 11:17 am
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by sfcordova » September 8th, 2025, 3:55 pm

Hello everyone, new to the forum. I just bought a 2006, Carver Mariner 36. I am interested in the full enclosure isinglass system which covers all...

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September 9th, 2025, 11:17 am
Need to Replace CARVER lettering

Last post by tammiehunt123 « September 9th, 2025, 10:29 am
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by tammiehunt123 » September 8th, 2025, 10:58 am

Does anyone have an idea what font this is or where I can have the letters replicated? They are raised letters with a silver finish.
Thanks.
Carver...

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September 9th, 2025, 10:29 am
Carver Documentation file list

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by Phrancus » November 25th, 2021, 1:48 am

EDIT!!!!2023:

Please do look a bit further into the forum and find the topic where i explain that I cannot serve every singleposter (who vanishes...
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