New 2000 Carver 530 Owner

[77lundvall]

Me and a friend just bought a 2000 Carver 530 on an auction website.

The previous owner ran the engines while in the middle of replacing the water pumps for the engines, which damaged some exhaust components and pretty much all of the wiring in the engine room.

We are in deperate need of two "Elb:exhst rubr 6" 90deg" PN: 5162502.. wondering if there is an OEM part number for that or Carver exclusive.

..also need one "Pipe:frp 6x31"" PN: A0018184 and possibly a new port side muffler (if this one can't be repaired)

Yesterday, the day after the paperwork went through for the sale, we were served with a notice of violation from the harbor department marked "final warning" giving us until Monday to get the engines running.

Fines start at $100 the first day(Tuesday), then go $200, $600, $1000, $2000, and cap out at $3000/day the sixth day(Sunday Nov 2nd), so we're in a pretty big hurry to get things moving.

Vessel is located in Newport Beach. I'm currently in Seattle until Tuesday then driving down.

Vessel was also looted of anchor, chain, fenders, dinghy, batteries, and they drained the diesel tank.

We are in disagreement on which size chain to buy, I think it's 3/8" for this windless.. he thinks it's 5/16"

[waybomb]

I can't help you but welcome aboard.

[77lundvall]

Hi Fred,

Thanks and good to be aboard.

-Eric

[Viper]

Welcome aboard Eric, and congrats on your new purchase. I see it comes with a lot of pressure to get her up and running.

It would help if you posted engine information...Cummins, Volvo, model, serial #?

Did you check for a manufacturer's label on the muffler? Carver dealt with Centek a lot for their mufflers but it may be custom build for Carver rather than one of their off-the-shelf products. If it's a Carver design, they'll still have the specs and can build one but it'll be costly and usually takes a few weeks. Also check with Centek re the other exhaust parts you're looking for, you never know. They may also be able to steer you in the right direction if it wasn't them that supplied some of the exhaust components. They should be able to tell by using the Carver part numbers you have.... https://centekmarine.com/

I want to say it's a Vetus-Mawell VWC windlass but I can't tell which model it is. That info should be on the motor below deck. You can find all the Maxwell manuals on their site. The spec for the chain will be listed in the manual. It'll either be 3/8, 5/16 or 1/2 inch but you'll need to confirm the type of chain to use as that's important as well. Here is the link....
https://maxwellmarine.com/manuals/

Good luck and hope you get her underway as quickly as possible. Keep us posted.

[km1125]

Welcome aboard!! Will be interested to see more posts on your saga when you get the chances to post them!!

On the muffler, I'd be VERY inclined to just have a "straight pipe" made to get the vessel running while you track down the actual replacement (or have one made). And if the "rubr 6" 90deg" is a custom part, I'd consider getting a stock stainless 6" 90 and using two smaller 6" rubber (or silicone) hoses to attach it (if that's indeed something that would work).

[Viper]

I agree, some of the items might be off-the-shelf mass-produced parts that can be found on-line or through marine retailers. They don't have to be the same brand, they just have to fit/work.