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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

Last post by bud37 « August 20th, 2018, 6:51 pm
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Owner's Guides

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2019 Carver C52

Last post by RGrew176 « September 16th, 2018, 7:12 pm
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by Serendipity » September 13th, 2018, 1:01 pm

So this is the new 2019 Carver C52 sitting waiting for the show to start. Futuristic yes, cutting edge yes, but none of us would shell out big bucks...

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September 16th, 2018, 7:12 pm
Diesel Winterization

Last post by rcoff512 « September 14th, 2018, 8:45 am
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by Midnightsun » September 13th, 2018, 7:02 am

Sorry for the ugly word winterization but it is on the doorstep whether we like it or not. Diesel is relatively new to me since all my previous boats...

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September 14th, 2018, 8:45 am
Head Additives

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by Midnightsun » September 9th, 2018, 7:06 pm

Would like to hear what others have had good success with. I have tried quite a few over the years. The last 2 year stint was with Odorlos which I...
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September 11th, 2018, 3:47 pm
Wall mounted knife magnet???

Last post by SplashyLady « September 10th, 2018, 9:49 am
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by amanphoto » September 9th, 2018, 3:40 pm

I'm thinking of installing Wall mounted knife magnet. We like to cook a lot and I don't want my sharp knifes bouncing around in the silverware...

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September 10th, 2018, 9:49 am
A/C ductwork

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by Jimhanley01 » September 9th, 2018, 7:24 pm

I have a 91 Carver Montego 32'. I have installed the a/c unit under the bench seat between the galley and the aft berth. Does anyone know how to...

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September 9th, 2018, 8:54 pm
2000 carver 356 Manual

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by iwonak » August 14th, 2018, 1:09 pm

Hi
I'm looking for 2000 Carver 356 Manual. Anyone has .pdf ?
My boat did not have one when I purchased it.

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September 8th, 2018, 12:39 pm
1998 Props on 405

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by Serendipity » July 31st, 2018, 6:38 pm

I was wondering what seems to be consensus on the MW 22/21 standard props regarding pitch.
I am looking for more speed. My engines are maxing out at...
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August 31st, 2018, 3:21 am
Early Morning Picture

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by denpooch » August 22nd, 2018, 10:22 am

Mill Neck Creek.jpg I slept at the dock and work up to this view of Mill Neck Creek where I keep my boat.
I thought that it would be nice to see some...
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August 31st, 2018, 3:19 am
My Vacation

Last post by SanJuanDreamer « August 25th, 2018, 12:00 pm
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by RGrew176 » August 16th, 2018, 3:20 am

There are few things like a boating vacation. Last week was my chance to do some boating. My vacation started at midnight Monday August 6th when my...

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August 25th, 2018, 12:00 pm
Need advice on low hours

Last post by Marty « August 23rd, 2018, 9:23 pm
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by becdan3 » August 21st, 2018, 8:57 pm

We are ready to purchase another boat and one of the boats we have been looking at is a Carver 410. It is a 2002 model and has very Low hours on...

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August 23rd, 2018, 9:23 pm
How often do you reinflate your dingy?

Last post by tomschauer « August 23rd, 2018, 9:12 pm
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by km1125 » August 18th, 2018, 12:36 pm

OK, I'm looking for actual experience, not what a book or manual says.

How often do you have to reinflate your dingy to get it up to your desired...

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August 23rd, 2018, 9:12 pm
Anchor for 405 Carver

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by Kendaukcat » June 18th, 2018, 9:45 am

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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August 21st, 2018, 8:40 am
Black Streaks

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by denpooch » August 19th, 2018, 12:23 pm

Well its that time of year where the boats in my neck of the woods develop those pesky streaks on different areas of the yacht.
Perhaps they appear...

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August 20th, 2018, 8:38 pm
Buying an Out of State Boat

Last post by steveoh « August 17th, 2018, 1:04 pm
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by steveoh » August 13th, 2018, 5:54 pm

Does anyone have experience buying an out of state boat? I'm thinking I'll need to schedule a survey/haul out remotely as well as a mechanical...

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August 17th, 2018, 1:04 pm
Carver Yacht Boat Insurance

Last post by bud37 « August 15th, 2018, 4:19 pm
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by Serendipity » August 7th, 2018, 9:24 pm

Bud37
And everyone
I noticed on your ytd cost estimate on boat expenditures you had $451 down for insurance for a year. HOW?

I own a captive...
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August 15th, 2018, 4:19 pm
What do you use for a stern anchor / tackle

Last post by bud37 « August 14th, 2018, 3:58 pm
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by bud37 » August 13th, 2018, 8:54 am

I dont mean an angry anchor here :lol: ......Ok as the title suggests, do you use a stern anchor and if so what size and type.
I had a real nice...

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August 14th, 2018, 3:58 pm
Looking to Buy

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by holt_marine » August 14th, 2018, 1:31 pm

Looking for a private party seller... freshwater, 56 Voyager, 2006-2009.

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August 14th, 2018, 3:07 pm
Trip Checklist

Last post by PJHoffnet « August 14th, 2018, 1:47 am
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by Serendipity » August 12th, 2018, 2:52 pm

A search of the forum did not produce a checklist for a trip.

So I have decided to enjoy the boat in the Gulf of Mexico for a couple months or so,...

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August 14th, 2018, 1:47 am
2018 What Have You Spent On Your Boat Year To Date

Last post by RGrew176 « August 13th, 2018, 3:01 am
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by RGrew176 » March 30th, 2018, 4:29 am

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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August 13th, 2018, 3:01 am
Stuck anchors

Last post by jsinton « August 12th, 2018, 2:25 pm
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by bud37 » January 7th, 2018, 3:25 pm

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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August 12th, 2018, 2:25 pm
Slimy 98 350 Mariner

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by grizer » August 7th, 2018, 3:10 pm

This will sound like a strange question but I will describe as best I can. My 98 350 Mariner is new to me and in great shape w 500 hours but it is my...
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August 8th, 2018, 4:20 pm
Replacing 3 strand anchor rode with 8-plait?

Last post by km1125 « August 8th, 2018, 2:51 pm
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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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August 8th, 2018, 2:51 pm
Rotella T4 15w 40 Walmart Canada Sale

Last post by Midnightsun « August 7th, 2018, 2:27 am
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by Midnightsun » August 3rd, 2018, 12:18 pm

Time to pick up this stuff if you need it. $63.97 CDN for the 5 gallon pail at Walmart Canada until Aug 9th. :-D That would be $49.30 US :-O

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August 7th, 2018, 2:27 am
What Watch Do You Wear On Board

Last post by Bandit « August 5th, 2018, 12:09 pm
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by Midnightsun » June 20th, 2018, 6:36 pm

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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