Hi everyone,
I’m the proud new owner of a 1996 325. We just closed on it and are very excited. I’ve been reading a lot on this forum throughout the buying process and have already learned a ton.
The boat is structurally in great shape, aside from a wet (but not yet soft) swim platform, likely due to the deck box fasteners leaking. Our surveyor thought we caught it in time if we remove the deck box and re-bed the screws in epoxy, as others have done. Aside from that, the surveyor said it was “surprisingly dry” for a 1996 boat, which I was happy to hear. Also both engines were pulled and totally rebuilt in 2021, and the new engines only have about 50 hours on them. However, the boat has been a bit neglected the last couple years and doesn’t have much in terms of optional equipment, so there is already a long list of projects/updates I am excited to get to work on!
Growing up, my family had a Gibson houseboat that we spent the better part of every summer on. I’ve also owned a small boat (18’ bowrider) for many years. But I have a family of my own now and it was time for us to upgrade to our first “big boat”. I have a lot of boating experience but zero Carver/yacht experience so this is a big change and I have a lot to learn. I know I’m going to get a lot of value out of this forum and I hope I repay the favor by sharing some of what I learn along the way.
We live in Wisconsin and I think it’s pretty awesome to have a boat that came from our home state.
I’ll be posting about some of the projects as I start to dig into my list over the next several months.
Excited to be here!
Tony
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tonyp444
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bud37
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Re: New Carver Owner
Welcome to the forum...enjoy your adventure.
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: New Carver Owner
We're excited to have you here Tony. She looks like a beauty. Welcome aboard.
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waybomb
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1987 3697 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar 46 Kevlar Vee offshore
1969 15' Glasspar / 1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
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Re: New Carver Owner
Welcome aboard!
Thanks
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1969 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1969 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
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pepmyster
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Re: New Carver Owner
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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km1125
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Re: New Carver Owner
Welcome aboard and nice boat!
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RGrew176
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Re: New Carver Owner
Welcome Aboard. I hope you have many fine adventures aboard.
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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g36
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Re: New Carver Owner
Welcome aboard, yep make sure you take a look at those dock box mounting holes. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
1997 Carver 405
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
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ColRon
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Re: New Carver Owner
Welcome aboard and congrats! Looks like this is an extra special Thanksgiving Holiday for you!
Ron
1989 Carver Santego 3867
“Escape Plan”
Murray, KY
1989 Carver Santego 3867
“Escape Plan”
Murray, KY
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