Carver Owners Forum

Hello everyone.
Joined this past week. Lifelong boat lover. Currently have a 1974 Carver Monterey 25', 255 OMC, which I purchased last summer.
The boat had been in inside storage for 23 years according to the registration sticker. Was concerned about the condition of the
fuel (Gas) tank and couldn't find anyone local that would/could clean it. I removed the gas gauge sending unit and, low and behold,
the tank was completely full of 1991 gasoline. Smelled fresh too. Talked with a couple boat mechanics and was told to try to try to
start using the old gas. After installing a completely new fuel/water separating system, I did just that, and she started right up and
purred like one of my cats.
Tried all the lights etc and everything worked with the exception of the bilge pump, which I replaced.
I removed the electronics, Loran, and a dated, paper trace, depth sounder. I have a GPS and VHF radio I will be installing soon.
She's not the prettiest boat afloat but, she's all mine. Will use this summer to get all the mechanics checked out and working
properly. Then the work on the Teak starts. I have to get the windshields in shape this year. They have been leaking, have some
black staining and the PO tried using silicone to seal the glass which didn't work and looks like crap...
Any suggestions on how to go about fixing both windshields? The glass seems to be good and I would reuse it.
I'm so excited about this boat I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve...

Fair Winds and Following Seas

Welcome!

Thanks Fred.
So many questions, so little time.... :-/

As for the windshields, I have no idea how it's all put together, but the first thing would be to get the glass out and refinish the teak with something like Sikkins.Expect to spend a ton on sand paper.

For bedding the glass, I would use Boat Like Caulk. Forget silicone. Before you set the window, run masking tape very close to the joint. Also mask the window. Run a bead of Boat Life around, set the window, wait a bit, then run your finger around the joint to smooth the caulk, then remove the tape. It will look very professiocal and last for years.

If you haven't used Boat Life before, let's just say you are in for a treat!

Thanks again. This is the kind of information I'm looking for....Any suggestions as to how to remove black stain in the Teak window frames?
What I have in mind is getting some crystal clear plastic to cover the windshield area once I remove the frames. That way it will keep the rain
out and, possibly, I could still use the boat..... Really, all she needs is a good buff out of the hull, and all the woodwork sanded and finished.
I'll be happy if I can just give the mechanics a good workout this summer and get some of the electronics installed. Won't be pretty but
that will come in good time.....

There are various teak cleaners out there. One is Teak-A or named something like that. I believe it is acidic. You have to be careful. Very careful. And then must be able to flush it to neutralize it (it does come with neutralizer). I know it works; I've used it.

Then sand till smooth. Then start with the Sikkens. The finer the finish sandpaper used, the nicer the job will turn out.