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Hello from the Fingerlakes
Posted: June 20th, 2019, 4:17 pm
by Tigermaple
Hello, I have been lurking here for several weeks and thought it was time to introduce myself. My name is Pat and I took the plunge on a 1993 Carver 300. It has 350 Crusaders with 850 hours, and a lower helm. Had a 23 foot tritoon which we enjoyed but wanted more boat and a place to get out of the weather. I've had her about a month and so far so good. I like her size for the lake (Cayuga) and rivers near us. During my search I heard some bad stuff about Carvers, mostly related to a single review years ago. But after seeing so many older Carvers still in operation and good shape I figured it would be alright for my needs. I welcome any input, Thanks
Re: Hello from the Fingerlakes
Posted: June 20th, 2019, 4:35 pm
by bud37
Welcome to the forum Pat. If that is the review I am thinking, it was about a very specific boat and there aren't many that survive hurricanes being beaten to a pulp....
Re: Hello from the Fingerlakes
Posted: June 20th, 2019, 6:02 pm
by waybomb
Welcome aboard.
If I had something I disliked, I would get rid of it and get something else. I'm on my third Carver.
Re: Hello from the Fingerlakes
Posted: June 21st, 2019, 1:36 am
by RGrew176
Welcome Aboard. Carver makes a pretty nice boat. Mine is an old girl, an 81. She's doing OK for her age. Good luck with yours.
Re: Hello from the Fingerlakes
Posted: June 21st, 2019, 6:48 am
by Viper
Welcome to the community Pat, glad you finally chimed in. Sounds like you're going to have a great summer this year, hopefully Mother Nature will change the way she's doing things
Look, let's face it, there is no such thing as a "perfect" brand or model of boat. EVERY brand and model has it's pros and cons starting from conception to production. One must also consider that after a vessel leaves the factory, it's longevity will depend on the conditions in which it is stored, used, and most importantly how it's owners over the years maintain it. For the same brand, model and year, you can't condemn the rest because of a few reviews, there's just too many variables affecting their condition after a one or more owners.
Nice model you have, congrats
Oh, and did I tell you we like pictures here
Re: Hello from the Fingerlakes
Posted: June 21st, 2019, 9:24 am
by g36
welcome aboard
Re: Hello from the Fingerlakes
Posted: June 21st, 2019, 11:38 am
by Tigermaple
Thank you for the replies, keep them coming, I have a lot to learn about big boats. This forum is packed with great info, I 've already saved time and money reading posts here. Questions are coming. I will post pics when I have her spruced up some more.
Re: Hello from the Fingerlakes
Posted: June 23rd, 2019, 6:16 pm
by mjk1040
Was the name on the boat "On The Rocks"? She's a good girl!
Re: Hello from the Fingerlakes
Posted: June 24th, 2019, 6:44 am
by Tigermaple
No, her name for now is Our Cancun but if all works out It will be changed shortly. Gotta look up how to do that...
Re: Hello from the Fingerlakes
Posted: June 25th, 2019, 10:03 am
by Cooler
Welcome to the forum! You need 4 champagne flutes, a bottle of the bubbly, and a scripted toast to the Gods! Be sure not to expose the new name till the toasts are made. The flutes will end up at the bottom, but then you will be safe. Good luck. Regarding the reviews, if you are referencing the review written by David Pasacoe, may he RIP, that review was based on a hurricane damaged boat, in Florida, and comparing it to a Bertram. While his comments on the hull were very concerning, his comments on the Crusaders were very complimentary. You have a great vessel! And that is really low hours on the Crusaders.
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