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Topic author - Scurvy Dog
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- Scurvy Dog
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- Joined: October 12th, 2015, 4:05 pm
- Vessel Info: 1986 Carver Mariner 32
home port Orient Heights Yacht Club
Boston Ma. - Location: Boston Ma
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- waybomb
- CYO Moderator
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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
1996 Boston Whaler Rage 15 - Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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Hi. Another Newbie
I do not recall which he surveyed, but I believe an older one that was cored, and got wet, or was cored below the water line. After I read it, I thought to myself, who at Carver upset this guy, because the review was not at all what I have experienced.
I do not believe any Carver after 86 or so had any coring below the water line. Many boats do. The problem is when somebody makes a penetration and does not seal the hole properly. the core gets wet; the hull gets soft. Any boat will do that.
I'm on my third Carver. All of them have seen rough water. No hull problems ever. Somebody on this website has a newer 466 I believe, that has some sort of gelcoat issue or worse below the water line, but that's the only one I know of.
Whether you buy a Carver or some other boat, pay the money up front for a complete Survey. Any boat can have problems.
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1969 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
- RGrew176
- Admiral
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- Vessel Info: 2022 Stingray 182 SC
- Location: Southgate, MI.
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Hi. Another Newbie
I had a previous boat a 1996 Bayliner 2855 Ciera Sunbridge. Best rough water boat I have ever owned by far. Came home from Put in Bay to Bolles Harbor in May of 1997 in 16 foot waves on Lake Erie. Made it home safe and sound and dry. Pascoe probably would not believe that a Bayliner could handle stuff that rough.
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
- Ramsport47
- Commander
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- Vessel Info: 1998 Carver 310 Santego
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1998 Carver 310 Santego
T-Merc 350 Mag MPI (300hp)
Port: Cedar Point Marina, Sandusky, Ohio
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- CYO Supporter
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- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin
- Location: Ontario, Canada
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Hi. Another Newbie
Like anything man made, every brand has their pros and cons. It's up to prospective buyers to educate themselves, weigh everything, and reach a final compromise because you'll never find something that scores the best in everything. The best you can hope for once you've reached that compromise is that a survey (a must) will catch any issues that need attention.
Good luck with your search. Keep us posted.
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Topic author - Scurvy Dog
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- Ramsport47
- Commander
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- Vessel Info: 1998 Carver 310 Santego
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Hi. Another Newbie
1998 Carver 310 Santego
T-Merc 350 Mag MPI (300hp)
Port: Cedar Point Marina, Sandusky, Ohio
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