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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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Owner's Guides

Brochures

Assembly & Parts Manuals

Preventative Care

Dealer Locator
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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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August 2nd, 2021, 11:59 pm
Dry storage for a season or two.

Last post by RGrew176 « August 10th, 2022, 11:53 pm
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by uchu » August 10th, 2022, 5:28 pm

Well, my two sons will be off to college next year (and I thought boating was expensive :-O ...yikes!) and we won't have any time at all to use the...

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August 10th, 2022, 11:53 pm
Boats once owned ??

Last post by bud37 « August 10th, 2022, 4:42 pm
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by bud37 » August 7th, 2022, 11:44 am

How many of you have come across , by chance, boats you once owned in for sale ads, you tube videos or walks around marinas etc.

Years ago we were...

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August 10th, 2022, 4:42 pm
RPM/Speed efficiences

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by Petemait » August 10th, 2022, 1:07 pm

We are preparing for a boating trip on our 1983 Riviera 2807 this coming week. Single screw 454 Crusader.

Due to the issues weve had with the boat...

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August 10th, 2022, 2:04 pm
2024 SeaDoo Rise Teaser

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by Midnightsun » August 9th, 2022, 12:44 pm

Now this looks like it will be a riot on the water however 2024 is still a ways off.

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August 9th, 2022, 4:16 pm
Spider Control

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by Midnightsun » July 12th, 2020, 6:04 am

Yes there are spiders on boats and lots of them if not controlled. Rick recently posted his shopvac solution to eliminating spiders and figured it is...
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August 9th, 2022, 2:07 pm
Survey/Sea Trial complete - 1998, 405 AC

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by Mikwallace » August 9th, 2022, 7:48 am

We completed the survey, lift-out, and sea trial yesterday on a 1998 405 Aft Cabin (7.4 Horizon engines, Kohler 10 kw genny). I won’t have the...

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August 9th, 2022, 11:33 am
Smart TV

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by Midnightsun » August 4th, 2022, 10:37 am

It seems older smart TVs are not as quick or do not have as many features/choices like the newer units do. Problem is a 5 or 6 year old 4k or even...

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August 4th, 2022, 6:23 pm
Carver sinking and lessons learned

Last post by KyleR « August 4th, 2022, 4:37 pm
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by Helmsman » August 4th, 2022, 10:51 am

I saw this article in Prop Talk, and thought I would bring it to the forum, because the boat involved was a Carver. I think the folks that lost their...

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August 4th, 2022, 4:37 pm
Did Carver and Marquis use the same systems/parts/suppliers?

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by Greg Herb » July 30th, 2022, 3:27 pm

I'm wondering if this is a good spot to ask Marquis-related questions.

Thanks!

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July 31st, 2022, 9:21 am
Gas Gauge

Last post by bud37 « July 28th, 2022, 10:12 am
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by Tort4247 » July 27th, 2022, 5:04 pm

I have a 1995 Carver 355 aft and my vdo gas gauge broke and I need to replace it but don't know what gauge to purchase with or without sending unit...

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July 28th, 2022, 10:12 am
Starlink Portability

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by Midnightsun » May 5th, 2022, 11:16 am

Hmmm, this is getting interesting. Not that it is available yet for in-motion however the article does say they are working on it for RVs and boats....
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July 26th, 2022, 6:02 am
Safety Equipment Check

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by Midnightsun » May 25th, 2022, 7:45 pm

Have neglected this as we do not use these items unless all hell breaks loose. Kinda like that spare tire in your car which is probably at 4 psi if...
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July 25th, 2022, 12:58 pm
A couple of questions

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by Jmac » July 12th, 2022, 4:52 pm

Does anyone know what the three holes are used for at the back edge of the swim deck (circled in red) ?
(Hopefully the picture is attached).

Also,...
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July 21st, 2022, 1:31 pm
Sleeping in boat

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by womide » July 13th, 2022, 3:25 am

We’ve got a two overnighter planned for Sunday and Monday night at a boat in campground. Bought the cuddy specifically for boat camping and this will...
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July 18th, 2022, 2:17 am
Anchors/Ultra Anchor

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by Midnightsun » October 20th, 2021, 10:21 am

I have been around and used anchors for quite some time. I swear by plow style anchors for my waters however some are better than others and some...
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July 16th, 2022, 9:57 am
Killer Whales Chasing Boat

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by Midnightsun » July 11th, 2022, 10:08 pm

Thought this was really cool to see, enjoy.

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July 15th, 2022, 8:16 am
Air purifier

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by pepmyster » April 15th, 2021, 8:04 am

Good day to one and all. Looking to get an air purifier for our boat to operate while we are not there. Is it worth it? Maybe to keep it from being...
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July 14th, 2022, 11:23 pm
What is the oldest glass boat you have bought RECENTLY.

Last post by bud37 « July 14th, 2022, 3:11 pm
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by bud37 » July 12th, 2022, 5:27 pm

So the title kinda explains it, but I got to wondering how far back you can go and still not rebuild the entire structure. This meaning...

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July 14th, 2022, 3:11 pm
Carver C37 Seadek install

Last post by Jmac « July 14th, 2022, 9:27 am
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by Benda515 » June 16th, 2022, 9:43 am

Our C37 just got finished with Seadek install

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July 14th, 2022, 9:27 am
Moving 2005 38SS by truck

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by CapnJack » July 5th, 2022, 7:05 pm

Good afternoon. Looking for information on trucking our 38SS. Besides arch and windscreen. What else needs to come off? Any advice or shared...

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July 9th, 2022, 8:21 pm
Starlink in San Juan Islands - Day 2

Last post by Midnightsun « July 8th, 2022, 2:07 pm
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by gmac98004 » July 4th, 2022, 11:49 am

Hi Everyone,

Just thought it might be useful to give some feedback on our new Starlink setup.

We've been anchored out with our friends at Hunter...

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July 8th, 2022, 2:07 pm
HAPPY 4TH

Last post by g36 « July 5th, 2022, 2:39 pm
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by g36 » July 4th, 2022, 8:17 am

Hope everyone has a great and safe 4th of July.

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July 5th, 2022, 2:39 pm
Is this just dirt?

Last post by bud37 « July 5th, 2022, 12:09 pm
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by Ctmangrum » July 4th, 2022, 5:34 pm

This started showing up on my boat recently. Comes off with some serious scrubbing. Whats the best way to get rid of it? Power wash? Chemical then...
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