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New Users - Please Read

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by CYO Admin » February 6th, 2013, 7:49 am » in Introduce Yourself!

CYO is a family friendly, spam free forum. Any posts deemed inappropriate, containing personal attacks and/or bashing/slamming a person or company...

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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.

I hope you...
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2003 Carver 466 and the Great Loop

Last post by wdbox « June 10th, 2025, 9:04 am
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by bryancoxworth » June 26th, 2024, 10:08 pm

I am looking at purchasing a boat for the Greal Loop and one that has caught my eye is a 2003 Carver 466. My concern is bridge clearance. I wondered...

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June 10th, 2025, 9:04 am
Hurricane Relief - Mobile AL / Gulf of America

Last post by kgarguilo « May 6th, 2025, 4:17 pm
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by kgarguilo » May 5th, 2025, 5:44 pm

Hello, I am hoping someone in the Mobile AL area can point me in the right direction. We recently moved to Mobile AL (Dauphin Island Marina) and in...

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May 6th, 2025, 4:17 pm
Today

Last post by bud37 « May 3rd, 2025, 11:02 am
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by bud37 » May 4th, 2024, 5:31 pm

May the fourth be with you...... :down:....have a great season...... :beergood:

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May 3rd, 2025, 11:02 am
Yacht Experiences in Saint-Tropez?

Last post by Trent80 « January 5th, 2025, 12:44 pm

by Trent80 » January 5th, 2025, 12:44 pm

Hello everyone,

I’m seeking advice and experiences regarding yacht charter in Saint-Tropez. This area seems really amazing for sailing, and I’d love...

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January 5th, 2025, 12:44 pm
Rome Stopover. Tips for visiting ancient sites by yacht?

Last post by g36 « December 27th, 2024, 4:18 pm
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by DavidDestouches » December 27th, 2024, 12:36 am

Hey Carver community!
Planning a stopover in Rome this summer with our Carver 42 during our Mediterranean cruise. I'd love to take the opportunity to...

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December 27th, 2024, 4:18 pm
Boats used strictly as cottages or family vacation spots

Last post by paulr « October 24th, 2024, 6:50 pm
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by bud37 » October 13th, 2024, 12:55 pm

I will start by saying we have had boats of some kind/size for almost all of our adult lives, the last small one we hung onto, I drive by every day (...
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October 24th, 2024, 6:50 pm
Breaking news!

Last post by Midnightsun « September 28th, 2024, 3:53 pm
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by Cooler » September 27th, 2024, 3:54 pm

Dear CYO buddies, I am sorry to report I am boatless, Cooler By The Lake went to her new owner yesterday. For the 6th time over the last 3 years, a...

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September 28th, 2024, 3:53 pm
Just completed the New Jersey ICW!

Last post by Cooler « September 27th, 2024, 3:47 pm
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by KyleR » September 27th, 2024, 11:50 am

Hi all - just wanted to put this out there for any considering transiting the NJ ICW. It's not as bad as everyone seems to make it out! :-D

To...

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September 27th, 2024, 3:47 pm
2024 launch season ???

Last post by Cooler « May 11th, 2024, 9:57 am
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by Cooler » March 25th, 2024, 12:19 pm

Here we are again! Getting closer to launch season in the north. Looks like about 51 days for me. Will not need to worry about any rogue ice chunks...
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May 11th, 2024, 9:57 am
Happy 3.1416 Day

Last post by bud37 « March 16th, 2024, 12:05 pm
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by bud37 » March 14th, 2024, 7:47 am

For the nerd boaters out there..... have a happy, safe and productive Pi Day....... :beergood:

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March 16th, 2024, 12:05 pm
Carver 506

Last post by RGrew176 « January 25th, 2024, 1:35 am
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by jbrickli » January 24th, 2024, 2:14 pm

Hello all.

Im looking for the good, the bad, and the ugly with the Carver 506. My wife and I are looking at purchasing our first boat to explore the...

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January 25th, 2024, 1:35 am
Winter showed up

Last post by Cooler « January 16th, 2024, 11:05 am
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by Cooler » January 15th, 2024, 12:25 pm

Winter finally showed up. Last Monday, 5" snow - wind at 35 mph, Friday, 16" snow - wind at 55mph. Today, temp at -2F and will stay at that...

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January 16th, 2024, 11:05 am
Boat crashes into house!!!!

Last post by pepmyster « January 9th, 2024, 6:20 am
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by bud37 » July 24th, 2023, 7:10 am

Here is something I don't think you see very often.......Lake of the Ozarks....

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January 9th, 2024, 6:20 am
Longer days

Last post by bud37 « January 4th, 2024, 5:34 pm
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by bud37 » December 17th, 2023, 8:53 am

Imagine that , how time flies along.

In a few short days ( literally :-D ) the daylight will begin to get longer again... :beergood: ...Ah its all...

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January 4th, 2024, 5:34 pm
Holiday Greetings

Last post by Cooler « December 25th, 2023, 1:38 pm
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by bud37 » December 24th, 2023, 2:31 pm

Merry Christmas and Happy holidays to all... :down: ... :beergood: ...Bud

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December 25th, 2023, 1:38 pm
Remembrance/Veterans Day

Last post by Cooler « November 11th, 2023, 11:04 am
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by bud37 » November 10th, 2021, 7:29 pm

Lest we forget.......Thank you for your sacrifice and service........
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November 11th, 2023, 11:04 am
CYO Rendezvous

Last post by Cooler « November 5th, 2023, 11:12 am
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by Cooler » October 12th, 2023, 7:52 am

Hello All! Anyone interested in having a CYO meet & greet in Ft Lauderdale in late February? Covid is behind us so we can now meet in person. A...

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November 5th, 2023, 11:12 am
Winterizing ????

Last post by Cooler « November 2nd, 2023, 7:16 pm
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by bud37 » September 25th, 2023, 5:05 pm

So darn near the end of September 2023.....who is thinking about winterizing their boat ? Of course this only applies to the northern folk I guess....
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November 2nd, 2023, 7:16 pm
Hurricane Lee

Last post by RGrew176 « September 16th, 2023, 3:55 am
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by bud37 » September 14th, 2023, 9:42 am

Anyone in the northeast coastal area preparing for this potential storm? I saw on the news some areas are pulling boats already.

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September 16th, 2023, 3:55 am
Apostle Islands(?) 2023 - or Voyagers, or LOW's

Last post by Capt'n CRUNCH! « August 3rd, 2023, 6:28 pm
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by Capt'n CRUNCH! » December 17th, 2022, 7:15 pm

Greetings Mariners,

Christine and I are interested in meeting up or cruising to the Apostle Island this later Summer with another couple(s) (not...

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August 3rd, 2023, 6:28 pm
Previously owned orphan boats

Last post by bud37 « July 31st, 2023, 8:58 am
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by bud37 » July 30th, 2023, 1:02 pm

How many Carver owners here, past or present have owned a Trojan yacht in their boating lives, like the F models etc, even the woodies before...

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July 31st, 2023, 8:58 am
4th trip

Last post by tonyiiiafl « July 3rd, 2023, 10:03 am
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by tonyiiiafl » July 2nd, 2023, 4:48 pm

Weather was “iffy” at beast, so instead of leaving Sunday, we left Saturday as it was pristine conditions. First leg which was 45 miles. Started at...

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July 3rd, 2023, 10:03 am
Summer is Official

Last post by buster53 « June 21st, 2023, 6:18 pm
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by bud37 » June 21st, 2023, 4:10 pm

Its here the first day of summer as of this morning......longest daylight hours of the year....then.... :-D ... :beergood: ... :beergood:

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June 21st, 2023, 6:18 pm
Shake down completed

Last post by tonyiiiafl « June 14th, 2023, 12:19 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » June 14th, 2023, 2:44 am

FINALLY got out for the shakedown run before the trip upcoming.starboard engine ran a little warm, and after 10 or so minutes (180-185) temp dropped,...

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June 14th, 2023, 12:19 pm

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