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Will wrote:Source of the post Hi. I just purchased a 1984 Carver, I think it is a Santa Cruz, as a project boat. I thought I would sign up for some insight and wisdom.

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I can't tell what size that is, but you might want to check out this thread, by a member parting out a Santa Cruz:
https://www.carveryachtowners.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7283&p=57215&hilit=parting#p57215

There was also someone on CL just a couple months ago, I believe in western MI that was parting one out.

Will, congratulations on your carver Project and good luck!

Thanks. I probably will be customizing a lot of the repairs and updating. Things like the little vanity lights will be replaced with LED lights. Some of the interior teak will be replaced with new teak. I envision a large amount of paint and a whole lot of sweat for this project.

km1125 wrote:Source of the post

Will wrote:Source of the post Hi. I just purchased a 1984 Carver, I think it is a Santa Cruz, as a project boat. I thought I would sign up for some insight and wisdom.

20221221_082430.jpg

I can't tell what size that is, but you might want to check out this thread, by a member parting out a Santa Cruz:
https://www.carveryachtowners.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7283&p=57215&hilit=parting#p57215

There was also someone on CL just a couple months ago, I believe in western MI that was parting one out.

I will probably end up customizing much of what needs replacing/fixing. It will look like a Carver, but probably have some upgrades like LED lights instead of the small bulb lights for the vanity lights-- just one example. The interior is surprisingly good, it's the outside which will need a lot of work. Thanks for the good luck wishes!

Hello , JohnR here I purchased a 2006 466 back in fall of '17 . I've been boating since1978 and this is my 7th boat . started with 16' bow rider . The 466 is my second carver , back in 87" I had a 27 santego . I joined CYO back in 17 but didn't keep up with it but I'm going to try to keep up with thing this time. The 466 has D9 500's with about 2,200 hrs and kohler genny with about 7,400 hrs. we're on the Bohemia River. We use it a lot and love it.

Welcome aboard John R!

JohnR, welcome back!

Hi there, I’ve asked this question on a different topic, but I can’t figure out how to download a picture of our Carver into my profile? Can anyone explain how to do this to a computer dinosaur?
Thanks for any help!

Thank you for the add. I have had a 2000 Carver Santego 380 since it was new, and happy to find this forum!

Welcome aboard santego2000