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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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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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Owner's Guides

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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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Tree VS Yacht | 60 FT Below

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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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Boat Fire on the Allegheny River

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by tgebler » September 2nd, 2025, 9:01 am

I watched this boat burn to the waterline yesterday. I am providing a local new article. No word yet on a cause.

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Painted Name Removal

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by 757 » August 26th, 2025, 4:37 pm

I would like to remove the painted on name from the transom without damage. Anyone have a sure fire bullet proof method for this that will leave no...

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Anchor systems

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by Dochunt » August 26th, 2025, 8:49 am

I have an 83 3607 Aft cabin with a non working windlass anchor system. I am considering replacing. Does anybody have any recommendations on either...

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Stylish, but useless. Don't make my mistake

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by Barrett50 » August 17th, 2025, 4:55 pm

When one buys a new toy, one wants to improve, decorate, individualize and primp it just so.

We are no different, and after buying the boat of our...

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350 Mariner hull speed

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by Punch'Eau » July 31st, 2025, 2:21 pm

Hi all, I own a 2000 350 Mariner since a couple of months and I still consider myself as a newbie to Carvers.
What is the hull speed and most fuel...
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Schematics of systems

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by Gazookas » October 5th, 2019, 12:45 am

Seriously...my boat owner's manual is a POS (piece o shit). Don't know what they were thinking in the 80s (mine is a 1983 3607) but it's f'd up. No...

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Looking for Anthracite paint code for 2018 C43 Coupe

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by Fstone677 » May 29th, 2025, 11:33 am

I have a few blisters on my hardtop and need to find the paint code for Carver Anthracite for a 2018 C43 Coupe.

Any help would be greatly...

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Back up camera

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by Jay Fusaro » November 1st, 2024, 12:06 am

I’m considering adding a camera to the stern of our 445 to assist in single-handedly getting the boat in the slip. Any recommendations on a camera...

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Equipment Required for Induced misfire test

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by paulr » May 2nd, 2025, 12:32 pm

Does anyone know how to verify a surveyor's report to verify an " Failed Induced misfire test" on a 2008 8.1 Crusader, Captains Choice,...

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Drain Plug Location 1989 Santego

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by bbagin1969 » April 18th, 2025, 7:25 pm

I hope this message finds you well. I recently acquired a 1989 34' Santego, and I’m in a bit of a bind. Unfortunately, the drain plug wasn’t removed...

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What is the oldest glass boat you have bought RECENTLY.

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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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Sofa cover material - Sources

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by GFB » April 8th, 2025, 9:36 pm

Hi
My 2001 Mariner 350 needs some internal repairs on the sofa. Trying to find the a source for the vinyl material ie a colour match for the original...

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Blower Motor Venting

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by sdsurf » March 13th, 2025, 9:03 am

Good Morning

On my '77 Carver 2276 Camper, I have the engine venting at the stern of the boat. The hose is still intact on the port side for make up...

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Obtaining a Builders Certificate

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by Nathanvan01 » March 16th, 2022, 1:30 pm

I have a 1984 Carver Convertible that didn't come with a original builders certificate. Any ideas on how to obtain one? I'm really struggling on how...

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Winter boat storage. 36 aft cabin

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by safeguard » November 24th, 2023, 8:32 am

I have a question about winter storage. I have a 3607 aft cabin.
My marina has done haulout and I keep it in its covered slip for the winter. I...
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Thoughts on a 406 that lives in salt water

Last post by KyleR « November 8th, 2024, 4:47 pm
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by VicB » November 8th, 2024, 10:15 am

We are looking at. 99, Carver 406 that started its life in Virginia, then 13 years in New York, then North Carolina. Don’t know if those were fresh...

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My Season By The Numbers

Last post by Cooler « November 2nd, 2024, 11:11 am
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by RGrew176 » October 30th, 2024, 11:19 am

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Boat: 2022 Stingray 182 SC powered by a Yamaha 115 HP SHO outboard.

First launch, April 4, 2024.

Last launch October 11,...

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November 2nd, 2024, 11:11 am
I think Carver boats are just awesome!

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by lz33w7 » October 30th, 2024, 6:10 am

Hello Forum,

I think I told you my 1987 3297 is my first boat, ever. Trying to figure out why the negative reviews online? I get a lot of...
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Carver C40 Shipping Help

Last post by kgarguilo « October 28th, 2024, 1:51 pm
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by SteveMyhre » September 23rd, 2024, 1:05 pm

Just bought a Carver C40 with a bimini (no arch/hard top). Shipping company says I need to remove the props, winchshield, and helm.. but it appears...

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October 28th, 2024, 1:51 pm
Ozarks

Last post by Jay Fusaro « October 3rd, 2024, 6:12 pm
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by Cooler » September 27th, 2024, 4:01 pm

Is there anyone here who could help me determine where I should go for winter? Thinking somewhere in the Ozarks for Feb and March, but don't know...

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October 3rd, 2024, 6:12 pm
Thats a wrap!

Last post by Carverlvr2 « September 23rd, 2024, 8:33 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » October 28th, 2022, 6:53 pm

A bittersweet season, pretty stinky weather, which meant a lot of projects completed:
New Vertrifigo Fridge
New carpeting
New sea dek in dinette...

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