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New Users - Please Read

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

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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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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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Boat Transportation Sarnia to Georgian Bay 2018?

Last post by RGrew176 « July 20th, 2018, 2:49 am
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by Marty » December 24th, 2017, 3:47 pm
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I purchased a new to me 2000 326 Aft that is located in Sarnia and I am contemplating hiring help to transport the boat to Georgian Bay in the...
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July 20th, 2018, 2:49 am
Replacing 3 strand anchor rode with 8-plait?

Last post by bud37 « July 17th, 2018, 9:21 am
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by Finest Kind » July 17th, 2018, 8:51 am

My 1987 3607 still has its original anchor rode - 5/8" 3 strand and 15' of chain. The windlass is a Good model 5/8. The 3 strand tends to become...

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July 17th, 2018, 9:21 am
New Dinghy Added...

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by tomschauer » July 12th, 2018, 10:59 pm
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No, it not a carver, but we needed something bigger than the mercury airdeck and 4hp with all the grandkids.
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July 15th, 2018, 9:17 pm
Boating Industry Future

Last post by bud37 « July 15th, 2018, 10:09 am
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by Midnightsun » July 3rd, 2018, 5:20 am
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Not sure where we are going. With the closure of Bayliner which now only produces small boats, Meridian is defunct and the latest news is Sea Ray is...
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July 15th, 2018, 10:09 am
Tips on buying 1988-89 mariner 350

Last post by daveS « July 13th, 2018, 11:02 pm
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by Derekj032 » July 11th, 2018, 10:39 pm

Just wondering if anyone has an tips or specific things I should look for when buying a used mariner 350. Any help would be appreciated. Looking...

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July 13th, 2018, 11:02 pm
Finally Launched

Last post by RGrew176 « July 13th, 2018, 3:21 am
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by RGrew176 » July 12th, 2018, 3:32 am
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Finally after a long wait I did get into the water. My boat launched for the season on June 29th. That is the latest I have ever hit the water. The...

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July 13th, 2018, 3:21 am
Transmission bearing replacement

Last post by Viper « July 12th, 2018, 10:29 pm
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by 19WHY64 » July 12th, 2018, 9:19 am

I have a 1995 carver mariner crusader motors with v drive i have a vibration in the starb. motor there is some slop in the prop shaft no tranny fluid...

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July 12th, 2018, 10:29 pm
July 4th week fun

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by MakinTime » July 11th, 2018, 7:55 pm
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Here are some photos of some fun we had the week of July 4th on the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The river has been...

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July 12th, 2018, 6:36 am
Another Day In Paradise

Last post by MakinTime « July 11th, 2018, 6:48 pm
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by Midnightsun » July 9th, 2018, 8:13 pm
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Docked at one of hundreds of available docks amongst the 1000 Islands. Spent the weekend with my son in law and grandchild who is back to back with...

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July 11th, 2018, 6:48 pm
Responsible for wake...

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by amanphoto » July 7th, 2018, 10:15 pm
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The coastguard boater safety course says, "your responsible for damage from your wake". How is this enforced? What is considered damages?...

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July 11th, 2018, 9:45 am
Stuck anchors

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by bud37 » January 7th, 2018, 3:25 pm
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Heh there, anyone get an anchor stuck, did you abandon it or did you get it out somehow???.....lets hear about ways ,gadgets you have come up with...
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July 4th, 2018, 8:12 pm
Hull Speed

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by RGrew176 » August 4th, 2016, 12:48 am
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I have a 1981 3007 Aft Cabin powered by twin 270 Crusaders (5.7's) I have a trip coming up next week. It is just under a 40 mile run. I am...
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June 30th, 2018, 12:22 am
US Customs ROAM App

Last post by RGrew176 « June 29th, 2018, 12:07 am
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by Midnightsun » June 28th, 2018, 3:18 am
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This application is for Canadians and I assume returning Americans who need to report their arrival into the States entering by boat or plane.

Had...

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June 29th, 2018, 12:07 am
Anchor for 405 Carver

Last post by Viper « June 24th, 2018, 10:26 pm
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by Kendaukcat » June 18th, 2018, 9:45 am
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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 24th, 2018, 10:26 pm
2018 What Have You Spent On Your Boat Year To Date

Last post by RGrew176 « June 24th, 2018, 2:22 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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June 24th, 2018, 2:22 am
What Watch Do You Wear On Board

Last post by Midnightsun « June 22nd, 2018, 6:16 am
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by Midnightsun » June 20th, 2018, 6:36 pm
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I am a little nuts when it comes to watches, love them.

Would like to see what you wear on the boat no matter if it is a Timex or a Rolex. i have a...
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June 22nd, 2018, 6:16 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
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
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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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June 12th, 2018, 2:21 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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June 11th, 2018, 1:27 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
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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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June 5th, 2018, 1:33 pm
Any issues after adding extended swim platform

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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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June 3rd, 2018, 8:14 pm
Costco Canada Firman 3000w Portable Generator

Last post by Midnightsun « May 25th, 2018, 6:47 am
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by Midnightsun » May 24th, 2018, 4:45 am

Came across this and thought it could interest some. This is not a small portable at 84lb but non the less manageable, the reviews are good and the...

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May 25th, 2018, 6:47 am
Security System Survey

Last post by denpooch « May 21st, 2018, 5:08 pm
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by denpooch » May 10th, 2018, 10:27 pm
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Hi Folks,
I am interested in knowing if anyone has some sort of security system on their boat. I am thinking that there are expensive electronics on...
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May 21st, 2018, 5:08 pm
How well does your Norcold work?

Last post by km1125 « May 21st, 2018, 7:26 am
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by MakinTime » May 18th, 2018, 6:58 am
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I have a 7cu ft Norcold refrigerator/freezer in the galley of my 3607 and I have never been really happy with it since I got my boat a few years ago....

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May 21st, 2018, 7:26 am

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