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Another Season Comes to an End

Last post by RGrew176 « October 21st, 2018, 10:04 pm
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by Midnightsun » October 6th, 2018, 11:24 am

Drove her down river for about 3 hrs to her winter resting place. Had her hauled and put on the dry. I pressure washed the hull and all...
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October 21st, 2018, 10:04 pm
Boating Industry Future

Last post by RGrew176 « October 21st, 2018, 4:00 am
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by Midnightsun » July 3rd, 2018, 5:20 am

Not sure where we are going. With the closure of Bayliner which now only produces small boats, Meridian is defunct and the latest news is Sea Ray is...
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October 21st, 2018, 4:00 am
What Should I put down(Carver Mariner 350) --- Filling out Cost Guard Form

Last post by mjk1040 « October 4th, 2018, 7:46 pm
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by amanphoto » October 2nd, 2018, 6:40 pm

I'm looking at getting my Captains license. As part of the course, you need to have some many days driving a certain size boat. I was wondering what...

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October 4th, 2018, 7:46 pm
New to Navigation - long trip; new boat

Last post by vineyardgray « September 26th, 2018, 10:19 pm
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by vineyardgray » September 20th, 2018, 5:06 pm

I used to putter around Lake Erie in a 17' bowrider. I navigated by landmarks.

I now need to get my newly purchased 38' boat from Trenton, Ontario...

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September 26th, 2018, 10:19 pm
Last Outing 2018

Last post by denpooch « September 26th, 2018, 12:32 pm
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by Midnightsun » September 25th, 2018, 5:31 am

Unfortunately the weather is starting to turn as the winter sets in slowly. This weekend was great, warm temps and little wind. Many boats at the...

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September 26th, 2018, 12:32 pm
Winterizing 1985 3697 Mariner

Last post by buster53 « September 25th, 2018, 9:31 pm
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by bpritchett » September 24th, 2018, 1:35 pm

First year to winterize this boat, can anyone tell me where the raw water seacock intake is for the 454 crusaders on this boat? Found a seacock under...

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September 25th, 2018, 9:31 pm
Total noob questions about marine head

Last post by RGrew176 « September 22nd, 2018, 12:28 am
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by Capn Crunch » September 21st, 2018, 2:20 pm

Having never owned/used neither rv or marine vehicles before now I have no idea what's involved with using the head on my boat. Anniversary today and...

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September 22nd, 2018, 12:28 am
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

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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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November 7th, 2018, 7:15 pm
Head Additives

Last post by vineyardgray « September 11th, 2018, 3:47 pm
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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
A/C ductwork

Last post by Viper « September 9th, 2018, 8:54 pm
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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
1998 Props on 405

Last post by RGrew176 « August 31st, 2018, 3:21 am
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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
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

Last post by Kendaukcat « August 21st, 2018, 8:40 am
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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
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

Last post by buster53 « August 14th, 2018, 3:07 pm
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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
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

Last post by denpooch « August 8th, 2018, 4:20 pm
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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

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