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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

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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
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
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?

Last post by RGrew176 « July 20th, 2018, 2:49 am
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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...

Last post by tomschauer « July 15th, 2018, 9:17 pm
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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
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

Last post by bud37 « June 18th, 2018, 7:33 am
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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

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