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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.

I hope you...
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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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Security System Survey

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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
It is here.

Last post by RGrew176 « May 13th, 2018, 11:31 pm
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by CaptBob » May 13th, 2018, 10:51 pm
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After what seems like an especially long hard winter here in Middle Tennessee ( I know, I know, it's fairly mild to many, but every region is...

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May 13th, 2018, 11:31 pm
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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May 13th, 2018, 11:30 pm
QL THRUSTER

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by A Lee » May 10th, 2018, 9:35 am
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I am having trouble locating a source for a replacement shear pin for a QL BP1300 thruster. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

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May 10th, 2018, 9:04 pm
Carver wireless docking control

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by Footballfan » October 22nd, 2017, 12:39 pm
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HI,

Currently under contract on a mid 2000's Marquis.

The boat has a wireless control which will control transmissions and thrusters.

Looks...

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May 9th, 2018, 6:57 am
Finally floating!

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by Lyndon670 » May 8th, 2018, 3:43 pm
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Foxy Joe was splashed yesterday at 0800hrs. Port Engine fired up instantly, starboard...nothing. 5 hours of climbing around in my engine room, I...

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May 9th, 2018, 6:12 am
Fuel consumption

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by johnotte » March 23rd, 2015, 7:54 am
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Hi all,
My wife and I just bought a Carver 1999 406 aft motor yacht. It has twin 7.4 L Crusader gas engines.
We are trying to get some kind of a...

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May 7th, 2018, 10:41 am
Boats in

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by MakinTime » April 28th, 2018, 9:05 am
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Finally the old carver MakinTime is floating, here are a few pics of it launched and a few of my winter projects.. custom cabin door and helm console...

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April 30th, 2018, 6:38 am
Finally

Last post by RGrew176 « April 29th, 2018, 10:19 pm
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by RGrew176 » April 27th, 2018, 3:09 am

Finally the weather here reached a point where I could start to prep for my launch. I spent yesterday cutting off the shrinkwrap, putting up the...

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April 29th, 2018, 10:19 pm
2000 carver 356 aft drain plug lights

Last post by mjk1040 « April 26th, 2018, 8:01 pm
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by AV8ORed » April 26th, 2018, 12:16 pm

Hello all-

I want to install drain plug LED underwater lights on my carver 356.

What size are the holes and how many? Also if there is only 1...

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April 26th, 2018, 8:01 pm
2018 What Have You Spent On Your Boat Year To Date

Last post by RGrew176 « April 26th, 2018, 3:42 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 26th, 2018, 3:42 am
Galley Parts 1983 3607 Aft Cabin

Last post by Viper « April 25th, 2018, 8:53 pm
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by fleck05 » April 24th, 2018, 11:25 pm
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I am updating my galley and pulled the small cabinetry with the dark slider doors from the back of the counter and the range. I have no idea if...

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April 25th, 2018, 8:53 pm
Carver 3207 Bimni Top

Last post by Viper « April 25th, 2018, 8:48 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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April 25th, 2018, 8:48 pm
Solar panels

Last post by Midnightsun « April 25th, 2018, 4:35 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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April 25th, 2018, 4:35 pm
Smell in aft cabin

Last post by tonyiiiafl « April 18th, 2018, 7:07 pm
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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
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
A Boat Story

Last post by Eggbert « March 29th, 2018, 3:42 pm
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by Eggbert » March 22nd, 2018, 1:31 pm
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Back in 1999, I bought a 1985 Carver 26 Santa Cruz (Model 2667) and used it successfully until about 7 years ago. Back in the Fall of 2011, we caught...

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March 29th, 2018, 3:42 pm
I don't trust my boat!

Last post by Viper « March 21st, 2018, 11:38 pm
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by mwest74 » March 19th, 2018, 10:50 pm
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So, here is an abridged version of the story. My significant other(I'll call her my wife for ease of spelling) and I bought a boat in the last few...
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March 21st, 2018, 11:38 pm
GPS Anchor Drag Alarm

Last post by amanphoto « March 15th, 2018, 8:40 am
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by denpooch » March 9th, 2018, 4:54 pm

Hi folks, I would like to tap into your expertise regarding an anchor alarm.
I am getting a new Chartplotter this season and am interested in using...

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March 15th, 2018, 8:40 am
Let’s see some pics! Summer is coming!

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by MakinTime » February 27th, 2018, 6:49 am
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Here’s our 3607 loves this boat! Can’t wait for this winter crap to be over, missing summertime shenanigans!!
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March 10th, 2018, 10:40 pm
Owning slip vs renting

Last post by RGrew176 « March 9th, 2018, 10:26 pm
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by MakinTime » March 5th, 2018, 7:57 pm

Hi guys wondering if any of you own the slip for your boat? We currently rent our slip and have since 2011. Our marina is making a switch into a...
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March 9th, 2018, 10:26 pm
1987 42 MY ehaust

Last post by bud37 « March 1st, 2018, 7:56 am
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by Gmen123 » March 1st, 2018, 6:07 am

Curious as to why exhaust was reduced to 3 inch off riser then adapted to 4 inch instead of using 4 inch the entire system.

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