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New Carver Owner 1988 Mariner 3297
Posted: March 9th, 2016, 10:15 pm
by jimvan68
Hello all,
Glad to be the proud owner of a 1988 Carver Mariner 3297. I look forward to many years traveling Lake Michigan and the surrounding area. I will be docked at South Bay Marina Green Bay Wisconsin. I will enjoy reading the forums and learning from all. Any suggestions for maintenance or proper care are welcome. I hope all enjoy the 2016 Boating season. Jim VanDeHey
Re: New Carver Owner 1988 Mariner 3297
Posted: March 10th, 2016, 8:26 am
by RegalBeagle
Nice to see a fellow Wisconsinite! My 32' Carver and I live in Two Rivers - we're about 45 miles from eachother by car, 200 by boat. I'm also looking forward to exploring our Great Lake this summer. Welcome aboard!
Re: New Carver Owner 1988 Mariner 3297
Posted: March 10th, 2016, 12:12 pm
by waybomb
Welcome aboard. We have a 3697. Check out my photobucket pages; we bought it as a basket case, sitting on the hard for 10 years. You would not know it today!
If you ever take a big trip to the south end of the lake, my offer stands of free use of one of my slips for a
few days if needed.
Re: New Carver Owner 1988 Mariner 3297
Posted: March 10th, 2016, 6:59 pm
by djvj
Welcome fellow newbie. djvj gone south. Carver 380 from lake Michigan.
Re: New Carver Owner 1988 Mariner 3297
Posted: March 11th, 2016, 10:49 pm
by jimvan68
RegalBeagle wrote:Source of the post Nice to see a fellow Wisconsinite! My 32' Carver and I live in Two Rivers - we're about 45 miles from eachother by car, 200 by boat. I'm also looking forward to exploring our Great Lake this summer. Welcome aboard!
Thanks for the welcome. We enjoy traveling to Two Rivers and eating at the Lighthouse. Safe travels to you this summer.
Jim
Re: New Carver Owner 1988 Mariner 3297
Posted: March 11th, 2016, 10:51 pm
by jimvan68
waybomb wrote:Source of the post Welcome aboard. We have a 3697. Check out my photobucket pages; we bought it as a basket case, sitting on the hard for 10 years. You would not know it today!
If you ever take a big trip to the south end of the lake, my offer stands of free use of one of my slips for a
few days if needed.
Thank you very much for the offer. If we ever travel south I will make sure to contact you before we plan our trip. Safe travels to you this summer.
Jim
Re: New Carver Owner 1988 Mariner 3297
Posted: March 11th, 2016, 10:52 pm
by jimvan68
Thanks for the welcome. Safe travels to you this summer.
Jim
Re: New Carver Owner 1988 Mariner 3297
Posted: March 11th, 2016, 11:01 pm
by RGrew176
Welcome Aboard fellow Great Lakes boater. My boat is located in Bolles Harbor on Lake Erie. I have only been to Lake Michigan once by boat way back in 1997. Would be nice to get back up there some day.
Re: New Carver Owner 1988 Mariner 3297
Posted: March 12th, 2016, 9:22 am
by Viper
Welcome home Jim. I think you're going to like it here. Great bunch of knowledgable folks willing to share our experiences.
Re: New Carver Owner 1988 Mariner 3297
Posted: March 20th, 2016, 9:04 am
by cptainjim
Good morning fellow explorers and Carver Owners ! I am expecting delivery of a 1986 32 aft cabin possibly this Thursday pending outcome of second shake down . Anyone have any idea what kind of fuel consumption I should expect from her at nine knots with a pair of 350s using the standard props listed as 18x18 4 blade . Have no idea whats on her for props but this is whats listed as original equipment . Thanks ...cptainjim