Looking forward to learning as much as I can about my 1991 Carver 430 cockpit as I can or power boating in general from all of the amazing boaters on this forum.Under the northern skies.
Tom
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First Power Boat
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Tomb266
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- Scurvy Dog
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- Vessel Info: 1991 Carver 430 cockpit MY
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First Power Boat
Okay! I have now gone from sail to power boating. One season under my belt and the wife hasn't filed for divorce, the boat is still above the water line and I have not had to file any insurance claims. But, so many questions! Looking forward to learning as much as I can about my 1991 Carver 430 cockpit as I can or power boating in general from all of the amazing boaters on this forum.
Under the northern skies.
Tom
Looking forward to learning as much as I can about my 1991 Carver 430 cockpit as I can or power boating in general from all of the amazing boaters on this forum.Under the northern skies.
Tom
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RGrew176
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Re: First Power Boat
You've definitely come to the right place. Especially when it comes to Carver boats. Lots of knowledge. Welcome Aboard and welcome over to the dark side as we powerboaters are sometimes called. 
Rick Grew
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
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bud37
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Re: First Power Boat
Good work on your part, see there is always a better path to follow.... 
The above is strictly my opinion always based on years of doing...remember to support local business , it pays back.
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Viper
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Re: First Power Boat
Just a matter of time before you came over to the Dark Side youngling. It is your destiny. 
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pepmyster
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8.1 Volvo Penta
Fresh water boating - Location: Ottawa
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Re: First Power Boat
Welcome to the DARKSIDE!!!!!!!!
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Tomb266
Topic author
- Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 9
- Joined: July 21st, 2018, 11:30 am
- Vessel Info: 1991 Carver 430 cockpit MY
- Location: Alasaka
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Re: First Power Boat
Thanks, not sure why it took so long. My wife has yet to say "I told you so." all she does is smile.
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Cooler
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- Joined: May 22nd, 2018, 12:09 pm
- Vessel Info: 1995 Carver 330 Mariner
Twin 350XL Crusaders
Home port: Menominee, MI - Location: Green Bay, WI
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Re: First Power Boat
Difference between sailing and power, there is no yelling at your spouse. 
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erCooler By The Lake
( All weather people have to say this on air, near lakes )
( All weather people have to say this on air, near lakes )
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Sadey
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- Joined: September 16th, 2018, 6:56 am
- Vessel Info: Former owner of a 2003 Carver 356 with 8.1 Mercs
Agradecida
Current owner 1989 60’ Hatteras MY with 8v92 Detroit’s
Benedetto - Location: Racine Wisconsin/Ft. Lauderdale
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Re: First Power Boat
Well Cooler, there might be a slight difference in the amount of fuel consumed also. Just saying...
Welcome fellow sink potter!!
Welcome fellow sink potter!!
Thank you for the help!
Dave & Trina
Dave & Trina
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AaHubb
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my twin diesel pusher - Location: Kennewick, Wa
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Re: First Power Boat
Tomb266 wrote:Source of the post Thanks, not sure why it took so long. My wife has yet to say "I told you so." all she does is smile.
Happy Wife, Happy Life
'99 404 CPMY
SeaDragon
SeaDragon
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Cooler
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Twin 350XL Crusaders
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Re: First Power Boat
Sadey - Have you seen what those sailors spend on their power? Sails are not cheap. The blow boaters in our marina tell me it probably averages around 4K for a good sail that lasts a few years, but it can be much higher. $4000 divided by $3.10 a gal. = 1,290 gallons of gas. For the average boater, and we are above average, that is probably 2 to 3 seasons of gas. We also need to adjust for the value of time. Snail boats travel at about 1/3 to 1/6 of our speed over ground, if they don't have to tack & jibe. 7 below 0 today. er
erCooler By The Lake
( All weather people have to say this on air, near lakes )
( All weather people have to say this on air, near lakes )
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