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The Dash

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The Dash
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Vessel Info: 1987 Carver 42Aft Cabin
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The Dash

Postby The Dash » February 22nd, 2017, 12:57 pm

We are new to the snow bird live on board community in the Punta Gorda area, our floating home is a 1987 Carver 42 Aft. Although we adopted The Dash in 2014, we are now getting to know its secrets up close. We are looking forward to any season advice we get, and assistance in solving (or where to go to) the many challenges that boating brings. So far we love to live on The Dash. 8-)

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dsolo
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Joined: October 24th, 2016, 2:56 am
Vessel Info: 1997 Carver 405 MY
454 EFI Crusaders
Name: La Belle ll
Location: Onekama, Michigan
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Re: The Dash

Postby dsolo » February 22nd, 2017, 4:42 pm

Welcome aboard! You have found the right site. I am also a new Carver 405 owner. I was fortunate enough to land here. The knowledge and experience of the members have saved me time, money, and painful learning experiences.

I hope to be living aboard in 2018. We'll be between the Michigan and the north Channel of lake Huron.

Welcome.
dsolo
Vessel "LaBelle"
Portage Point Inn & Marina, Onekema, Mi
1997 Carver 405 MY
454 EFI Crusaders

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Viper
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Joined: July 10th, 2015, 9:58 pm
Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Re: The Dash

Postby Viper » February 22nd, 2017, 5:05 pm

Welcome aboard. That's a roomy boat. May I ask what engines you have?
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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
1996 Boston Whaler Rage 15
Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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Re: The Dash

Postby waybomb » February 22nd, 2017, 6:07 pm

Welcome aboard.
I had a 4207 and new that boat up and down, in and out. Hopefully I can help as needed.

One nice feature I had was a pair of D2 Kahlenbergs, which required a nice air compressor and storage tank. I mounted it under the bridge cowl, and then proceeded to run a air line down to the engine room. Very useful having compressed air down there! And the horns were cool too.
Thanks
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
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The Dash
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Vessel Info: 1987 Carver 42Aft Cabin
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Re: The Dash

Postby The Dash » February 24th, 2017, 12:28 pm

They were replaced in or about 2003, two Mercruiser 454 cu.inch, 340 HP each! Gas guzzlers :clap:

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Re: The Dash

Postby Viper » February 24th, 2017, 4:05 pm

Big blocks but I bet they look small in that engine compartment! Easy to work on them in there. :down:

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