Welcome to Carver Yachts Owners Forum
We are a boating forum for owners of Carver Yachts to enthusiastically discuss all aspects of Carver Boat ownership. Whether you are looking for your first Carver or currently own one, you are sure to feel at home on CarverYachtOwners.com
You are currently viewing our board as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other FREE features. By joining our free community you will have access to searching the forum topics, post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload your own photos and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
Carver/Trojan Express the 37-40 foot 1992-1999 Model
- gusssd87
- Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 2
- Joined: October 1st, 2018, 10:59 pm
- Vessel Info: 1990 Silverton 34C
- Location: Ohio
Carver/Trojan Express the 37-40 foot 1992-1999 Model
This past weekend I looked at a 1998 37 Express. The dealer readily admitted to moisture issues in the transom 4X4 sections by the trim tabs. Upon inspection the bow & pulpit section had high moisture reading and possible delimitation occurring when I got to the stringers undertake engine mounts on both sides the meter went off the charts. Ascetically the boat was beautiful seemed well kept however I believe there to be additional issues that I am not being told about. I looked at a 1992 earlier in the summer which sold quicker than I was ready to pull the trigger on.
Guidance in regards as to what to look for would be appreciated I have been told the 1998 was the best year structurally speaking what the differences between the 1998 and earlier models? Also curious about the V drives heard there might be issues with those as well.
-
- CYO Supporter
- Posts: 2291
- Joined: March 28th, 2016, 10:52 pm
- Vessel Info: 1998 Carver 355
Suspicious Fishes !
2022 Kawasaki 310X - Location: upper chesapeake bay
- Has thanked: 314 times
- Been thanked: 583 times
Re: Carver/Trojan Express the 37-40 foot 1992-1999 Model
Hopefully someone else knows more, but bad stringers can cost more than the boats value to replace.
-
- CYO Supporter
- Posts: 5810
- Joined: July 10th, 2015, 9:58 pm
- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin
- Location: Ontario, Canada
- Has thanked: 432 times
- Been thanked: 1588 times
Re: Carver/Trojan Express the 37-40 foot 1992-1999 Model
You're likely to find one or more of the typical issues and elevated moisture readings in areas that are common with any used boat of that vintage in any brand such as the deck at the bow and bow pulpit, stanchion bases, swim platform, at the windshield, stringers, bulkheads, and bases for equipment such as the generator, fuel tanks, hot water heater, etc. I know that at least '96s had cored stringers as I've replaced a set on one. This is a very expensive repair. Depending on the build, you may also want to check the radar arch as well if applicable, they were known to leak resulting in core failure.
Don't know the type of v-drive you're talking about. Specific info on the model would help. If you're talking about Walter v-drives, they're like any other hardware, none are immune to failure, they are a pretty robust unit though and typically last for decades if maintained properly.
Can't stress enough the need to get a professional survey done so you know what you're up against and the budget you'll need to make certain repairs. It also serves as a negotiating tool, and you'll need one for insurance anyway.
Good luck and keep us posted.
- RGrew176
- Admiral
- Posts: 6216
- Joined: August 17th, 2015, 4:07 am
- Vessel Info: 2022 Stingray 182 SC
- Location: Southgate, MI.
- Has thanked: 72 times
- Been thanked: 464 times
Re: Carver/Trojan Express the 37-40 foot 1992-1999 Model
I chose not to pull the boat for the hull check after the first sea trial as the seller had to have some work done on the engines. On the port engine a fuel line filter change was made and both engines were tuned up. At the 2nd sea trial both engines did make 4000 RPM and still do to this day. Still the boat only made 16 MPH.
I did have the boat pulled after the second sea trial for the hull check. When we got the boat out of the water we could not believe what we saw. The entire hull was coated with 3 to 4 inches of zebra mussels. I had the bottom cleaned and the hull part of the survey was done. We then took the boat back out for another run and she made 25 MPH. I was happy with the general overall performance.
Getting to my point once all the survey and sea trials were completed I asked my surveyor if you were in the market for a boat would you buy this one. He said yes and we made our offer and I ended up with my Carver. I guess the bottom line here is when you get to a point where you are considering an offer ask your surveyor if he or she would buy the boat.
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
- gusssd87
- Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 2
- Joined: October 1st, 2018, 10:59 pm
- Vessel Info: 1990 Silverton 34C
- Location: Ohio
Re: Carver/Trojan Express the 37-40 foot 1992-1999 Model
quote="Viper"]Welcome to the forum.
You're likely to find one or more of the typical issues and elevated moisture readings in areas that are common with any use boat of that vintage in any brand such as the deck at the bow and bow pulpit, stanchion bases, swim platform, at the windshield, stringers, bulkheads, and bases for equipment such as the generator, fuel tanks, hot water heater, etc. I know that at least '96s had cored stringers as I've replaced a set on one. This is a very expensive repair. Depending on the build, you may also want to check the radar arch as well if applicable, they were known to leak resulting in core failure.
Don't know the type of v-drive you're talking about. Specific info on the model would help. If you're talking about Walter v-drives, they're like any other hardware, none are immune to failure, they are a pretty robust unit though and typically last for decades if maintained properly.
Can't stress enough the need to get a professional survey done so you know what you're up against and the budget you'll need to make certain repairs. It also serves as a negotiating tool, and you'll need one for insurance anyway.
Good luck and keep us posted.[/quote]
Return to “Carver Yachts Forum - Model Discussion”
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 25 guests