Carver Owners Forum

Our 1998 325, maintained by 3 previous owners via the "open check book" method, shows beautifully and we have been enjoying her since July 2022.

We are now considering upgrading the aft deck with a fiberglass top (no top at all now), but not sure how to find one.

We're located in Portland at the Columbia River Yacht Club.

Welcome aboard!

Finding a hardtop for the aft deck could be a challenge. You might try some of the salvage yards (mostly down in FL) to see if they might have something from hurricane-damaged boats.

Otherwise, you'd have to do a custom one. There is a thread on here where a member made his own on a 3207 several years ago and it turned out great.

That hardtop was not available on a 325. Hardtops were available on the 355, but those were attached to a radar arch and then stainless steel supports. Your best bet it going to be having one custom made. Will be pricey, unless you can find a person who does that type of work as a hobby. You may want to consider doing a sunbrella or canvas top. There are a number of possibilities there, maybe utilizing telescopic extending poles attached to the top edge of your bridge. Good luck. er

Welcome aboard!

Welcome aboard

The 325 did come with an aft deck hard top.
Hopefully you can find one.

That is correct! I was looking at the wrong year, 95. Supported by poles if there is no arch. Good luck. er