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New to forum and Carver

Posted: August 7th, 2017, 3:05 pm
by akibagreen
Greetings everyone!

Looking to get back into the cruiser lifestyle, and am excited to be considering a Carver as one of my primary boat purchases.

I have had a great Regal, 1999 292 Commodore in the past and most recently with younger kids had a pontoon for several years but am looking to make the switch back up to an Aft Cabin.

1989 Carver 3607 36 Aft Cabin actually.

Would love any feedback on the model and issues you all have had with them. It's powered by twin Mercs and not sure how the Mercs fair compared to older Crusaders which I have heard are work horses. It's in really great shape upon first review and the survey will tell me more...

Hopefully the purchase works out, it's a great boat and I will have many years to enjoy it with my family (5 kids aged 8-15).

Thanks!

Akiba Green

Re: New to forum and Carver

Posted: August 7th, 2017, 6:06 pm
by waybomb
Welcome aboard and hope it works out for you.
I think you'll like the boat!

Re: New to forum and Carver

Posted: August 7th, 2017, 6:14 pm
by Viper
welcome aboard. Good luck and I hope you get what you're looking for. Keep us posted.

Re: New to forum and Carver

Posted: August 7th, 2017, 9:06 pm
by akibagreen
Thanks guys! Any thoughts on the late 80s/early 90s 3607 Aft Cabin in general? Appreciate any thoughts..

Re: New to forum and Carver

Posted: August 15th, 2017, 10:42 pm
by akibagreen
Purchase is done. Didn't get the '89 3607. Ended up with an amazing boat. Slightly older. 1984 3697 Mariner. Two owner. The mechanic is also on the dock and has taken care of it for over 12 years. The owner was friends with original owner (his boss). We are very excited.

I'll post pics soon. Looking forward to learning from everyone about my new boat and enjoying the Carver lifestyle.

Akiba
Excite

Re: New to forum and Carver

Posted: August 16th, 2017, 7:04 am
by Viper
Congrats :down:

Re: New to forum and Carver

Posted: August 16th, 2017, 5:59 pm
by waybomb
I know the 3697 in and out, since we completely restored ours.
Any questions, just post 'em up!

Re: New to forum and Carver

Posted: August 16th, 2017, 8:39 pm
by mjk1040
Ahoy! And Enjoy!

Re: New to forum and Carver

Posted: August 16th, 2017, 9:20 pm
by tomschauer
Congrats and best wishes!

Re: New to forum and Carver

Posted: August 16th, 2017, 9:32 pm
by bud37
Welcome to Carver,happy boating and you are now a Mariner with a Mariner.. :-D .......... :beergood: