We would like to say hi to the member's of the forum from Grimsby , Ontario.
We now own a 1996 Carver 320 , really have enjoyed the first 8 weeks or so but am still having some difficulty docking on a day with a brisk wind. I have gone through some of the basic systems and have found that this site and contributors have already became an invaluable tool. I would like to thank the board in advance for the novice questions I will definitely be posting. Cheers and safe sailing.
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New Carver 320 owner
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Pugry27
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- Scurvy Dog
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- Joined: October 1st, 2019, 6:31 pm
- Vessel Info: 1996 Carver 320, twin 350 Crusaders,
- Location: Ontario
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bud37
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Re: New Carver 320 owner
Welcome to the forum and Carver....Grimsby huh......kept our first Carver at Lakecourt for a while, many, many years ago. 
....good luck with your boat.
....good luck with your boat.FWIW.....The above is just my opinion.
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Cooler
- Admiral
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- Vessel Info: 1995 Carver 330 Mariner
Twin 350XL Crusaders
Home port: Menominee, MI - Location: Green Bay, WI
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Re: New Carver 320 owner
Welcome to the gang. When you get the hang of adjusting throttles in windy conditions, it will get better. Just takes practice. Wind is tough, especially if your bridge covers are up. 
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erCooler By The Lake
( All weather people have to say this on air, near lakes )
( All weather people have to say this on air, near lakes )
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waybomb
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- Joined: February 5th, 2013, 9:24 pm
- Vessel Info: 1995 Boston Whaler Rage15
1987 3697 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar 46 Kevlar Vee offshore
1969 15' Glasspar / 1967 Johnson Electromatic 85 - Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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Re: New Carver 320 owner
Welcome aboard!
Thanks
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
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darrenlife
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- Vessel Info: 2002 Carver 410 Sport Sedan
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Re: New Carver 320 owner
Welcome aboard!
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Viper
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Re: New Carver 320 owner
Welcome aboard. I have 3 words of advice......Practice, Practice, Practice 
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RGrew176
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Re: New Carver 320 owner
Like everyone else said, practice makes perfect. Any sedan type boat is going to be affected by the wind. When I first got my Carver if the winds were over 10 MPH I chose not to leave the dock. That did not leave a whole lot of boating days available. So, I finally decided if I wanted to use my boat I had to go out on windy days too.
It took my practicing and learning how the boat handled under windy conditions. I kept at it and continued to improve my techniques. I now pretty much go out whenever I choose. I know how the boat reacts and am able to counteract the effects of winds with the use of my throttles and transmissons. Fortunately during my learning curve I had no incidents.
Keep at it, you'll be fine in time.
It took my practicing and learning how the boat handled under windy conditions. I kept at it and continued to improve my techniques. I now pretty much go out whenever I choose. I know how the boat reacts and am able to counteract the effects of winds with the use of my throttles and transmissons. Fortunately during my learning curve I had no incidents.
Keep at it, you'll be fine in time.
Rick Grew
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
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g36
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Re: New Carver 320 owner
Welcome. The more you use it your boat will start to seem smaller and smaller
1997 Carver 405
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
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