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1977 Carver 2896

Postby Jimj » January 2nd, 2022, 2:55 pm

Hello from Vancouver Washington. I’m strongly considering buying a 1977 2896. It’s been moored covered and seems solid. Im concerned about potential balsa core issues. It has original twin mercury 351 Windsor’s with Velvet V Drives with 700 hours. Meticulous maintenance records. The engines seem to run very well with one drive needing inspection. Any thoughts on this boat and the propulsion system? Looking for a local hull surveyor. Jim
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Re: 1977 Carver 2896

Postby Viper » January 2nd, 2022, 3:21 pm

Welcome aboard Jim
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Re: 1977 Carver 2896

Postby buster53 » January 2nd, 2022, 3:59 pm

Good luck going forward on this.
You mentioned getting a hull surveyor. Don’t stop there. You need a full pre-purchase survey that will check the hull, deck, engines and all systems and most likely will take the boat on a sea trial.
Pretty sure your insurance company will insist on it.
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Re: 1977 Carver 2896

Postby Jimj » January 2nd, 2022, 4:59 pm

I will get a full survey. Hoping someone from the Portland Oregon area can recommend a good surveyor. I’m interested in hearing from folks who have owned this boat.
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Re: 1977 Carver 2896

Postby km1125 » January 2nd, 2022, 6:07 pm

Welcome aboard Jim!
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Re: 1977 Carver 2896

Postby waybomb » January 3rd, 2022, 8:21 am

Welcome aboard!
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