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New Users - Please Read

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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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Preventative Care

Dealer Locator
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Carver 440

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by bigblockcutlass123 » February 8th, 2026, 7:12 pm

I am looking at a 1995 carver 440 with 3116 cats. What to look out for? What are cruising speeds and fuel consumption?
Pricing? Four of the for sale...

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2025 - My Season By The Numbers

Last post by g36 « January 18th, 2026, 8:38 am
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by RGrew176 » January 16th, 2026, 1:57 pm

2025 My Season By The Numbers

2025 was a good year. I traded in my 22 Stingray 182 SC for a 23 Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 DLX pontoon demo boat with...

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January 18th, 2026, 8:38 am
BS Money grab

Last post by Merkinbrumsky « January 11th, 2026, 12:23 pm
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by Midnightsun » January 7th, 2026, 8:25 am

This is so sad, cannot believe we need to renew our boaters license every 5 years now in Canada with a fee attached. In the end, it seems like all...

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Staying connected at sea

Last post by Rocketman « December 24th, 2025, 8:44 am
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by chad79 » December 24th, 2025, 4:54 am

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I’ve been using an eSIM to get mobile data on my phone when out on the Carver. Saves faffing about with swapping SIMs and paying stupid roaming...

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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

Last post by MirrorFinishPolishin « September 21st, 2025, 1:11 pm
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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

Last post by g36 « September 2nd, 2025, 9:16 am
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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

Last post by geo « August 27th, 2025, 10:41 pm
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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

Last post by km1125 « August 27th, 2025, 2:52 pm
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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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August 27th, 2025, 2:52 pm
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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August 17th, 2025, 6:29 pm
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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August 3rd, 2025, 5:52 pm
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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June 19th, 2025, 10:24 pm
Looking for Anthracite paint code for 2018 C43 Coupe

Last post by waybomb « May 29th, 2025, 8:15 pm
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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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May 29th, 2025, 8:15 pm
Back up camera

Last post by Carverlvr2 « May 13th, 2025, 5:29 pm
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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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May 13th, 2025, 5:29 pm
Equipment Required for Induced misfire test

Last post by paulr « December 29th, 2025, 12:42 pm
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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

Last post by Viper « April 21st, 2025, 6:14 pm
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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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April 21st, 2025, 6:14 pm
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

Last post by GFB « April 15th, 2025, 6:56 pm
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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

Last post by boatmanpaul « March 20th, 2025, 11:25 am
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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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March 20th, 2025, 11:25 am
Obtaining a Builders Certificate

Last post by Mablett « March 12th, 2025, 2:21 pm
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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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March 12th, 2025, 2:21 pm
Winter boat storage. 36 aft cabin

Last post by Viper « March 10th, 2025, 7:40 pm
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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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March 10th, 2025, 7:40 pm
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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November 8th, 2024, 4:47 pm
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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