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New Users - Please Read

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by CYO Admin » February 6th, 2013, 7:49 am » in Introduce Yourself!

CYO is a family friendly, spam free forum. Any posts deemed inappropriate, containing personal attacks and/or bashing/slamming a person or company...

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by CYO Admin » January 30th, 2013, 9:07 am » in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome to CarverYachtOwners.com!

It's always confused me as to why no one ever started a carver specific message board, so here it is.

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Carver Soft Goods

Last post by Blue Braid « May 4th, 2025, 2:16 pm
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by Ramsport47 » April 2nd, 2016, 10:35 am

Just a small note about soft goods on Carver boats/ yachts (curtains, canvas, upholstery, carpet, etc). Carver has always made these items in house....
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May 4th, 2025, 2:16 pm
Underwater lights opinions

Last post by kgarguilo « December 2nd, 2025, 5:39 pm
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by Cooler » December 13th, 2018, 6:43 pm

Hello Carver World. Hope y'all can chime in and tell me if I am headed in the wrong direction. Was thinking of installing underwater lights designed...
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December 2nd, 2025, 5:39 pm
1999 CARVER 445 REFRIGERATOR REPLACEMENT

Last post by kgarguilo « November 23rd, 2025, 7:53 pm
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by Alastair MacGregor » October 29th, 2025, 10:51 pm

So the 25 year old fridge has died. In order to replace it I'm going to have to remove the main entry door (Hatch). I appears to be pretty straight...

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November 23rd, 2025, 7:53 pm
Adding solar on my 1999 406

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by pwillis@mail.com » December 30th, 2023, 8:30 am

Hello all!! I hope everyone had a great holiday and Happy New Year. Has anyone mounted solar panels to their aft deck roof? Can you share what you...

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November 11th, 2025, 4:02 am
1993 440 aft cabin solar install

Last post by Scubabubbles « October 11th, 2025, 1:18 pm

by Scubabubbles » October 11th, 2025, 1:18 pm

Hello everyone! We have started the installation of our solar system. We are using Renogy 590w bifacial (740w) panels connected to 48v solar charger...

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October 11th, 2025, 1:18 pm
2002 Carver 466 Autopilot

Last post by Pura Vida « September 14th, 2025, 9:22 pm
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by BoatNoob » July 31st, 2025, 11:09 am

Hello All,

I'm working on helping my father-in-law spec out a full upgrade of his navigation electronics for his 2002 Carver 466. Part of the...

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September 14th, 2025, 9:22 pm
2004 360 sport sedan flat screen installation

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by Olmsr8j1 » July 22nd, 2014, 8:21 pm

Just bought a 360ss and looking for ideas on how to install a flat screen tv in the salon.
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August 1st, 2025, 4:45 pm
Wrapping parts of my 3297

Last post by Viper « July 24th, 2025, 8:32 pm
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by lz33w7 » July 21st, 2025, 6:32 pm

Hello friends,

I am super new here. I’m in the process of bringing my 1987 3207 back to life. I’m installing granite counter tops and marble...
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July 24th, 2025, 8:32 pm
360SS Electrical Upgrade

Last post by KyleR « July 19th, 2025, 10:49 am
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by Alanna Mo Cree » January 10th, 2025, 5:46 pm

To see my latest thoughts on early system testing, see this post:

Generators have been the bane of my boating existence. We had a new boat built...
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July 19th, 2025, 10:49 am
Carver 430 Galley UP refit

Last post by pondiscio@gmail.com « July 4th, 2025, 9:59 am
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by pondiscio@gmail.com » December 11th, 2024, 11:07 am

I kinda went down a rabbit hole here and decided I wanted the galley at salon floor level. Took some doing but I think it came out pretty good. No...

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July 4th, 2025, 9:59 am
1987 Carver Mariner Project Boat - galley pole question

Last post by km1125 « June 12th, 2025, 5:58 pm
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by lz33w7 » June 12th, 2025, 9:57 am

Hello friends,

This is my first boat ever. Does anyone know of this is a “support” pole as I’d like to take it out….

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Kindly,...

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June 12th, 2025, 5:58 pm
1993 Carver 380 AC - Fabricated Corner Extrusion

Last post by IvIountainman « June 8th, 2025, 11:11 am
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by DD2 » September 1st, 2020, 5:13 pm

Hi everyone, I'm a new CYO member with my first Carver, a 1993 380 AC. LOVE this boat!

Bought it in Oct 2019 in Port Clinton, OH on Lake Erie. Took...
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June 8th, 2025, 11:11 am
Painting sun-burnt cockpit seats with vinyl spray.

Last post by geo « June 6th, 2025, 9:07 pm
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by Dejay » June 2nd, 2025, 4:36 am

Hi everyone.
I forgot to get a before and after pic, and started with the worst seat.
Still requires a few more coats, then onto the captain's chair,...

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June 6th, 2025, 9:07 pm
Stairs carpet - GONE!

Last post by KyleR « May 7th, 2025, 9:43 pm
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by KyleR » June 10th, 2024, 10:58 am

We finally got around to removing the carpet from the stairs leading from outside to the salon. It had gotten pretty bad in spite of our attempts to...
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May 7th, 2025, 9:43 pm
3607 height

Last post by Yoeman « April 18th, 2025, 9:13 am
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by LakeTemisk » February 14th, 2025, 10:16 pm

I am in the process of purchasing a 1987 Carver 3607 aft cabin model. The boat will need to be moved about 400 kms. At the moment, I am trying to...

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April 18th, 2025, 9:13 am
360SS Dash Refit

Last post by Alanna Mo Cree « April 7th, 2025, 5:37 pm
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by Alanna Mo Cree » January 1st, 2025, 10:23 am

I've been working with New Wire Marine on ideas for redoing the dash on my 360 Sport Sedan. Unfortunately, the dash is broken up into a lot of...
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April 7th, 2025, 5:37 pm
Hard top for Helm area of a 2005 41CMY

Last post by Viper « December 18th, 2024, 7:49 pm
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by richardmcduffie » December 18th, 2024, 10:35 am

does anyone know where I could find plans to build a hard top for 2005 41cmy ? I want to replace the bimini with a hard top....Or is there a place...

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December 18th, 2024, 7:49 pm
Wrapped the back of the boat and Carver signs….

Last post by bud37 « November 23rd, 2024, 11:51 am
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by lz33w7 » November 20th, 2024, 11:43 am

Hi guys,

Hope everyone is well….what do yous guys think?

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November 23rd, 2024, 11:51 am
Solar panel project completed

Last post by kristaevans « November 21st, 2024, 8:38 am
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by tonyiiiafl » June 13th, 2021, 8:42 pm

I have solar on my house, and decided this winter to put it on the hardtop of my 390. I bought a 400Watt system from Renogy Solar. 4 100 watt panels...

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November 21st, 2024, 8:38 am
Windshield Trim faded - used rust oleum/brush

Last post by lz33w7 « November 20th, 2024, 11:40 am
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by lz33w7 » November 17th, 2024, 11:22 am

Hello friends,

This is my first boat ever -> 1987 Carver 3297 project boat.

The metal frame around the windshield and the side windows has faded...

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November 20th, 2024, 11:40 am
Adding Steps from Aft Deck to Swim Platform

Last post by Gilligan 1955 « October 15th, 2024, 6:59 pm
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by Paulisue » September 25th, 2024, 12:00 pm

Hi,

We have a 1988 Carver 4207. We want to replace the ladder from aft deck with steps. Any advice on companies that do this or DIY advice would be...

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October 15th, 2024, 6:59 pm
boarding ladder

Last post by krawdad « August 27th, 2024, 6:25 pm
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by Gilligan 1955 » August 21st, 2024, 7:42 am

I'm sure this is an issue for all boaters when docking with a boat designed with a sun deck like a 3807. When you're docking with no assistance how...

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August 27th, 2024, 6:25 pm
SOLAR

Last post by tonyiiiafl « August 19th, 2024, 5:31 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » August 15th, 2024, 7:33 am

WHO has solar panels on their boat? I have a 400 Watt system of 4 100 watt panels. They are hooked 2 sets of 2 panels each wired in series, and then...

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Last post by tonyiiiafl View the latest post
August 19th, 2024, 5:31 pm
Generator Kohler model 9C63 and Air conditioning

Last post by tomschauer « August 8th, 2024, 4:50 pm
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by Brunos » July 30th, 2024, 9:30 pm

Good day everyone, I'm new in the boating world and have an issue with my generator. I have a Carver 38 year 1990 and inside original generator...

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August 8th, 2024, 4:50 pm
Carver Santego 3067 Trailer Size

Last post by waybomb « July 25th, 2024, 9:05 am
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by Adamtf95 » July 24th, 2024, 12:34 am

I’m looking at getting a 89 Santego 3067 but need a trailer to pull it out and do maintenance/cleaning before dropping back in the water, I’m trying...

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