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by CYO Admin » January 30th, 2013, 9:07 am » in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome to CarverYachtOwners.com!

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US vs Canadian Diesel Price

Last post by AndiamoSeattle « August 1st, 2018, 8:49 pm
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by Midnightsun » July 25th, 2018, 9:44 am

I am fortunate to boat in an area where the US is a stone throw away from us. Over the last 20 years I have fuelled up 90% of the time on the US side...

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August 1st, 2018, 8:49 pm
1998 405 Owners Manual

Last post by km1125 « July 30th, 2018, 2:51 pm
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by Serendipity » July 28th, 2018, 7:16 pm

I am looking to purchase a 1998 Carver 405 or 406 owners manual. I havent located one online or in ebay. I searched the forum here and got zero...

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July 30th, 2018, 2:51 pm
4 blade props vs three ?

Last post by rjr « July 25th, 2018, 10:14 pm
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by bud37 » July 23rd, 2017, 12:20 pm

Is there any noticeable difference in bite between three and four blade props in reverse??..... :beergood:

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July 25th, 2018, 10:14 pm
Boating Industry Future

Last post by RGrew176 « July 24th, 2018, 11:19 pm
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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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July 24th, 2018, 11:19 pm
Water Stains on wall liners and curtains

Last post by waybomb « July 23rd, 2018, 12:09 pm
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by ronmar » July 21st, 2018, 11:36 pm

I was looking at purchasing 1993 Carver 350 Aft Cabin. On the interior walls inside the v-birth is some material that was applied that looks like a...

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July 23rd, 2018, 12:09 pm
Boat Transportation Sarnia to Georgian Bay 2018?

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by Marty » December 24th, 2017, 3:47 pm

I purchased a new to me 2000 326 Aft that is located in Sarnia and I am contemplating hiring help to transport the boat to Georgian Bay in the...
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July 20th, 2018, 2:49 am
New Dinghy Added...

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by tomschauer » July 12th, 2018, 10:59 pm

No, it not a carver, but we needed something bigger than the mercury airdeck and 4hp with all the grandkids.
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July 15th, 2018, 9:17 pm
Tips on buying 1988-89 mariner 350

Last post by daveS « July 13th, 2018, 11:02 pm
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by Derekj032 » July 11th, 2018, 10:39 pm

Just wondering if anyone has an tips or specific things I should look for when buying a used mariner 350. Any help would be appreciated. Looking...

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July 13th, 2018, 11:02 pm
Finally Launched

Last post by RGrew176 « July 13th, 2018, 3:21 am
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by RGrew176 » July 12th, 2018, 3:32 am

Finally after a long wait I did get into the water. My boat launched for the season on June 29th. That is the latest I have ever hit the water. The...

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July 13th, 2018, 3:21 am
Transmission bearing replacement

Last post by Viper « July 12th, 2018, 10:29 pm
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by 19WHY64 » July 12th, 2018, 9:19 am

I have a 1995 carver mariner crusader motors with v drive i have a vibration in the starb. motor there is some slop in the prop shaft no tranny fluid...

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July 12th, 2018, 10:29 pm
July 4th week fun

Last post by Viper « July 12th, 2018, 6:36 am
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by MakinTime » July 11th, 2018, 7:55 pm

Here are some photos of some fun we had the week of July 4th on the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The river has been...

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July 12th, 2018, 6:36 am
Another Day In Paradise

Last post by MakinTime « July 11th, 2018, 6:48 pm
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by Midnightsun » July 9th, 2018, 8:13 pm

Docked at one of hundreds of available docks amongst the 1000 Islands. Spent the weekend with my son in law and grandchild who is back to back with...

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July 11th, 2018, 6:48 pm
Responsible for wake...

Last post by denpooch « July 11th, 2018, 9:45 am
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by amanphoto » July 7th, 2018, 10:15 pm

The coastguard boater safety course says, "your responsible for damage from your wake". How is this enforced? What is considered damages?...

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July 11th, 2018, 9:45 am
Hull Speed

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by RGrew176 » August 4th, 2016, 12:48 am

I have a 1981 3007 Aft Cabin powered by twin 270 Crusaders (5.7's) I have a trip coming up next week. It is just under a 40 mile run. I am...
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June 30th, 2018, 12:22 am
US Customs ROAM App

Last post by RGrew176 « June 29th, 2018, 12:07 am
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by Midnightsun » June 28th, 2018, 3:18 am

This application is for Canadians and I assume returning Americans who need to report their arrival into the States entering by boat or plane.

Had...

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June 29th, 2018, 12:07 am
LAUNCH

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by tonyiiiafl » April 18th, 2018, 7:13 pm

launched Wednesday April 18. Earliest ever .
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June 18th, 2018, 7:33 am
Odd Travel Lift

Last post by Viper « June 12th, 2018, 2:21 pm
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by Midnightsun » June 10th, 2018, 8:07 pm

Thought some of you here would like to see the weird looking travel lift we have at my former marina and where I store the boat for winter. I do...

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June 12th, 2018, 2:21 pm
Looking at a 2003 Mariner

Last post by km1125 « June 11th, 2018, 1:27 pm
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by Millenia » June 8th, 2018, 7:31 pm

Hi all...first time forum user so please forgive the obvious newbie feel to my post. I have had many boats so I’m not new to cruisers. I am looking...

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June 11th, 2018, 1:27 pm
Solar panels

Last post by paboater76 « June 5th, 2018, 1:33 pm
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by MakinTime » April 24th, 2018, 6:32 am

Anyone use solar panels? I was thinking about putting some on the hardtop of my boat looking at 4 of them @100 watts each with a controller. After...

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June 5th, 2018, 1:33 pm
Any issues after adding extended swim platform

Last post by Ozzymann « June 3rd, 2018, 8:14 pm
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by Ozzymann » February 17th, 2018, 11:31 am

New to the forum and in the process of purchasing a 1997 350 Mariner. I'm considering adding a 4' extended swim platform (which would double the...
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June 3rd, 2018, 8:14 pm
Costco Canada Firman 3000w Portable Generator

Last post by Midnightsun « May 25th, 2018, 6:47 am
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by Midnightsun » May 24th, 2018, 4:45 am

Came across this and thought it could interest some. This is not a small portable at 84lb but non the less manageable, the reviews are good and the...

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May 25th, 2018, 6:47 am
Security System Survey

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by denpooch » May 10th, 2018, 10:27 pm

Hi Folks,
I am interested in knowing if anyone has some sort of security system on their boat. I am thinking that there are expensive electronics on...
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May 21st, 2018, 5:08 pm
How well does your Norcold work?

Last post by km1125 « May 21st, 2018, 7:26 am
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by MakinTime » May 18th, 2018, 6:58 am

I have a 7cu ft Norcold refrigerator/freezer in the galley of my 3607 and I have never been really happy with it since I got my boat a few years ago....

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May 21st, 2018, 7:26 am
It is here.

Last post by RGrew176 « May 13th, 2018, 11:31 pm
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by CaptBob » May 13th, 2018, 10:51 pm

After what seems like an especially long hard winter here in Middle Tennessee ( I know, I know, it's fairly mild to many, but every region is...

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May 13th, 2018, 11:31 pm
QL THRUSTER

Last post by Viper « May 10th, 2018, 9:04 pm
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by A Lee » May 10th, 2018, 9:35 am

I am having trouble locating a source for a replacement shear pin for a QL BP1300 thruster. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

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May 10th, 2018, 9:04 pm

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