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New Carver owner from Canada
- Gemini K
- Scurvy Dog
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- Joined: May 11th, 2024, 11:39 am
- Vessel Info: 2004 Carver 360 Mariner
- Location: Georgian Bay
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New Carver owner from Canada
I just wanted to introduce myself to the community. I have bought a 2004 Carver 360 Mariner. Currently under shrink-wrap on the St Lawrence seaway and hoping to sail it to its home on the Georgian bay in a few weeks. May ask for tips etc. Thanks Gemini K
- pepmyster
- Admiral
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- Vessel Info: 2004 Carver 360 Sport Sedan
8.1 Volvo Penta
Fresh water boating - Location: Ottawa
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Re: New Carver owner from Canada
- Midnightsun
- CYO Supporter
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- Vessel Info: The Midnight Sun
2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
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Re: New Carver owner from Canada
- waybomb
- CYO Moderator
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- Joined: February 5th, 2013, 9:24 pm
- Vessel Info: 1995 Boston Whaler Rage15
1987 3697 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar 46 Kevlar Vee offshore
1969 15' Glasspar / 1967 Johnson Electromatic 85 - Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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Re: New Carver owner from Canada
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1967 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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Re: New Carver owner from Canada
- Gemini K
- Scurvy Dog
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- Joined: May 11th, 2024, 11:39 am
- Vessel Info: 2004 Carver 360 Mariner
- Location: Georgian Bay
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Re: New Carver owner from Canada
Midnightsun wrote:Welcome aboard, where on the Seaway (Marina) will you be launching from?
THANK YOU ALL!
Great to be on a forum with fellow Carver Boaters!
I will be launching from the Creg's Quay Marina in Bainsville (Ontario-border with Quebec), then down the St Lawrence to Trenton and up the Trent Severn.
I bought this boat end of Sept last year and havent driven it yet.
My last boat was a Sundancer 280 which had twin I?O.
So its the first time for me driving a twin Inboard and a fly bridge.
Not sure whether I should rent a Captain for the seaway portion or just take it on and learn as I go.
- km1125
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Re: New Carver owner from Canada
Make sure you visit the site frequently on your journey and update us WITH PICS!!

- Midnightsun
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2007 41CMY
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Re: New Carver owner from Canada
Gemini K wrote:Source of the postMidnightsun wrote:Welcome aboard, where on the Seaway (Marina) will you be launching from?
THANK YOU ALL!
Great to be on a forum with fellow Carver Boaters!
I will be launching from the Creg's Quay Marina in Bainsville (Ontario-border with Quebec), then down the St Lawrence to Trenton and up the Trent Severn.
I bought this boat end of Sept last year and havent driven it yet.
My last boat was a Sundancer 280 which had twin I?O.
So its the first time for me driving a twin Inboard and a fly bridge.
Not sure whether I should rent a Captain for the seaway portion or just take it on and learn as I go.
Greg Quay, was there for 8 years. The Seaway is rather simple to navigate, no need for a captain. You will go through both Snell and Eisenhower locks and finally the Iroquois lock then it's free cruising until you hit the Trent. 2 first locks may take a couple of hours or half a day, all depends on commercial traffic who have right of way. Iroquois lock is basically a drive through, not even sure why they have doors there except to catch you so you can pay your dues, usually rather quick to go through.
A good first day stop over would be our Marina which is Prescott or the official name nobody uses, Sandra S Lawn Harbour. From there another good days ride until you hit the Trent but if you are not in a hurry, do take some time to see the Thousand Islands which you will be passing through from Prescott until you reach Lake Ontario.
- Gemini K
- Scurvy Dog
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Re: New Carver owner from Canada
I will definitely post pictures once I figure how to upload here.
My only concern was with my previous boat, I had a fish finder so that helped me with navigating in new areas, as I could see the bottom in 3D.
I have a Raymarine chart plotter, printed charts, INvaX, and a depth gauge but no profile (just the depth in feet)- I guess its just a matter of getting comfortable.
- RGrew176
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Re: New Carver owner from Canada
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
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