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New Carver Owner 2002 406
Posted: May 26th, 2025, 9:01 pm
by Trout_bum
Hi Folks,
Purchased in March 2025. First boat I've owned. Lots of questions. Just getting started. Looking forward to participating in the forum. Hope I did this right.
Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Posted: May 26th, 2025, 9:37 pm
by g36
Welcome aboard. We have a 405 and love ours. Any questions you have ask away.
Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Posted: May 26th, 2025, 10:26 pm
by Viper
Welcome aboard Tb
Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Posted: May 27th, 2025, 3:00 pm
by waybomb
Welcome aboard!
40 footer for a first boat! Do yourself a favor, attend United States Piwer Squadron lessons. Not just the basic first coarse. You have a lot to learn.
Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Posted: May 27th, 2025, 4:20 pm
by kgarguilo
Welcome, a great boat indeed. Although, I may be a bit biased owning a 1999 406.
Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Posted: May 27th, 2025, 8:16 pm
by bud37
Trout_bum wrote:Source of the post Hi Folks,
Purchased in March 2025. First boat I've owned. Lots of questions. Just getting started. Looking forward to participating in the forum. Hope I did this right.
Welcome to the forum and Carver.....I agree with waybomb....that is a lot of first boat , also consider hiring a captain to walk you thru safe operating and practices.....good luck with your adventures and be safe.
Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Posted: May 28th, 2025, 8:29 pm
by Trout_bum
Thanks everyone. I may wear you out with questions, lol.
It may be my first boat, but not that I have no experience. I grew up on Lake Huron with plenty of experience operating my dads boats. 6 years active US Navy. Member of Sailing club U S Fla. That said, I am not foolish enough to think I don't need some help. I have hired a Captain and have spent 4 days with him. I will be joining local Power squadron and taking courses. I have taken BoaatUS Boating Safety course. So yeah, I get it, its a big first boat, but I am taking the steps needed to be safe.
Thanks for your comments. I don't plan on taking it out until I have some maintenance completed. Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
Many questions coming
Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Posted: May 28th, 2025, 8:33 pm
by Trout_bum
First question. AC Strainers. Is there only one for both units? I found one under the deck in the forward bilge area. Is there another?
Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Posted: May 28th, 2025, 8:38 pm
by bud37
Trout_bum wrote:Source of the post It may be my first boat, but not that I have no experience. I grew up on Lake Huron with plenty of experience operating my dads boats. 6 years active US Navy. Member of Sailing club U S Fla. That said, I am not foolish enough to think I don't need some help. I have hired a Captain and have spent 4 days with him. I will be joining local Power squadron and taking courses. I have taken BoaatUS Boating Safety course. So yeah, I get it, its a big first boat, but I am taking the steps needed to be safe.
Good stuff.....
Re: New Carver Owner 2002 406
Posted: May 28th, 2025, 8:41 pm
by Trout_bum
Apologize for posting this question in the Introduce yourself topic