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Mariner / Santego?
- 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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- CYO Supporter
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- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin
- Location: Ontario, Canada
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Re: Mariner / Santego?
- get a survey
- and while you're at it, it's a good idea to have a survey done
- and finally for peace of mind, have a pro do a survey
- Midnightsun
- CYO Supporter
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- Joined: March 27th, 2016, 2:27 pm
- Vessel Info: The Midnight Sun
2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
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- BenTen
- First Mate
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- Vessel Info: 1984 Carver 3697 Mariner - "We'll Sea"
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Re: Mariner / Santego?
For me, and my families planned use, the Mariner made more sense since there was more interior space but still ample exterior space for cruising. I am speaking from the 36ft-38ft perspective but I think these comparisons hold up for the 32's as well.
Once you've decided on the layout/model that you prefer, the professional survey is your obvious next step, you really want to remove the emotion at this point and purchase the best boat that you can afford. If more repairs are needed than you can justify, walk away, another boat will become available soon enough. I would also say that its good to remember that even the boat with the best survey will require some sweat equity eventually, or at least a steady payment to a mechanic if you aren't 'handy'.
HTH, Ben in SC
Ben in SC
- Craig_B
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- Joined: February 14th, 2019, 4:54 pm
- Vessel Info: 1988 Carver Santego 3067
- Location: Barrie, Ontario
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Re: Mariner / Santego?
I should have included that the engines on the Santego are 5.7 mercruiser stern drives not Volvo and the Mariner has 5.7 V drive. I think.
I have wondered about that myself but am more familiar with stern drives than the direct drive type. I do like the better fuel economy aspect of the stern drives. Would it be significant?
A new survey is definatley going to happen wouldn't consider purchasing a boat without one. There is a survey a couple of years old for the Santego I have already looked at.
The Santego also has about half the hours of the Mariner.
I. Had a look at the Mariner and will be looking at the Santego soon. If their layouts are similar I may lean toward the Santego (lower hours).
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- mjk1040
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- Vessel Info: 1998 355 AC/MY "Deja Vu"
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Re: Mariner / Santego?
I'd Rather Be Boating!
1989 Sea Ray Seville
1986 Carver Mariner 32'
1990's Thompson 22' Cuddy Cabin
1990's 4Winns 245 Vista Cruiser
1980's Thompson 19' Open Bow
- bud37
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Re: Mariner / Santego?
Other side, same thing starting at 800 hours, so I think you see what I mean.A lot of this hinges on what you are paying for each boat, compared to market value. The fuel diff between v drives and i/o I believe to be very little, it is all dependant on how much HP you use when cruising anyway.
Good luck with your search...I guess you will have to sweat the three month wait to finalize....
- Craig_B
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- Vessel Info: 1988 Carver Santego 3067
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Re: Mariner / Santego?
This will be our first "Big boat".
Come on Spring!!
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- RGrew176
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- Vessel Info: 2022 Stingray 182 SC
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Re: Mariner / Santego?
My last boat a 30 footer like my Carver had twin I/O's. It got way better fuel economy and it was 1200 lbs heavier than my Carver. Both were powered by twin 5.7's. The 3055 Bayliner averaged 1.5 mpg over the 12 seasons I had her. The Carver .86 mpg over the 3+ seasons I have had her. The Bayliner topped out at 45 mph cruised at 30. The Carver tops out at 25 mph and cruises at 17.
Not an apples to apples comparison as the Carver is a sedan and the Bayliner was an express model. Both had 15 degree deadrise at the transom so that similarity is there too. While the Bayliner was a roomy 30 footer it does not compare to the 30 foot Carver. Of course the Carver is an aft-cabin while the Bayliner was not.
These are just my thoughts and opinions and others may differ in theirs, and that's fine.
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- Midnightsun
- CYO Supporter
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2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
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