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Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is
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Topic author - Scurvy Dog
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Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is
Done a ton of reading been to the local Marinas here a few times,know some boat techs ( i did cars for 30 years)
and been on a few forums.With all that the Carver hands down is what i want.The wife and i will be spending a few weekends and longer a a few times some friends would be along some comfort and not being crunched in on each is important and no one does all that like Carver.
Wanting a little advice on my first boat ( yeah im a real newbie ) what to look for and just how you like your Carver.
Thanks all.
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Re: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is
- waybomb
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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: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is
I've had two Carvers, and am restoring a third one now. One of them was in Lake Michigan, then the Chesapeake Bay, then the Pacific Ocean, and then back to Lake Michigan (all over land!). Lotsa memories.
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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Topic author - Scurvy Dog
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Re: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is
30-32ft is where im finding something that wouldnt have me worried in these quick,violent tstorms that pop up.And at that size lots of interior layouts.Looking at a 1990 30ft. Santego Flybridge that is updated and has low hours and all service records. $12800.00
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Topic author - Scurvy Dog
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- Joined: June 20th, 2013, 7:53 am
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Re: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is
- waybomb
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- Posts: 2517
- 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: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is
The first Carver was a 28 aft. It was plenty big for us, until we found a clean 42 Aft. Bought it down by you, outside of St Louis. Absolutely beautiful boat, but had 330hp Mercs and was just too darn underpowered for Lake Michigan. I would guess on the river, it would be perfect. Sold it because it just couldn't handle following seas or anything off the side.
Bought a high power off shore race boat. Wife hates it. She wanted me to sell it. PHHHTTT!
So, for my wife, we found a fixer up 36 Mariner. For it's size, it is going to make a great 2-person cruising boat. I am guessing we will keep it for a few years. Then start looking for a 42/44 aft with 450-500hp diesel engines.
A Santego has a nice open floor plan and alot of outside space.
Whatever you do, unless you are expert in boat inspections, pay a surveyor to survey the boat and the driveline. Could save you many thousands in the future.
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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Topic author - Scurvy Dog
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Re: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is
Are the Carvers safe in rough water..? I have read here and there complaints about that.Not many,hell for every ho-hum review i read a hundred 'I love my Carver ' reviews.
- waybomb
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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: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is
I'll say this, with NOAA saying small craft warnings and real 4' waves with the tops being blown of the whitecaps, which NOAA was calling 4-6', I did not feel safe in my 42 gas powered boat. I did not head out in that, but got stuck in it.
I did go out in another 42, the owner had repowered with 500 cats. We went out in similar water. I felt completely safe driving that boat. Same boat, different power and a bit heavier. It'll be my next boat after we tire of the Mariner. If we tire of the Mariner!
Best thing - if bad weather or wind is predicted, sit back, relax, and enjoy the day from land.
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: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is
- Seif911
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Re: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is
So to your point, there will be a time that you will encounter rough water. I kind look at it as a fun challenge. The story my son likes to tell is when we had our 22' cuddy in 8' waves. He tells everyone that we were going to die. I actually had a few worries but it was just on turning in the waves. If you keep the waves from hitting you broadside, you'll be ok with these huge yachts.
Mind you it may get a little scary and rocking these boats doesn't seem to take much. I have a 33' Mariner and already had it in some 4 footers. The broadside turns rocked it quite a bit but other than that, no sweat. I had 23 people on the boat, probably 6 women on the bow, some of which are very scared of waves. They had no issues at all. I like the 'Yacht' thus far even with the excessive rocking!
Steve
22' Godfrey Hurricane Fun Deck, Fiberglass hull, 175 HP, Deck boat
24' Chrysler Cruiseliner III (Lonestar), 120 HP, Aluminum Hull, Cabin, 1968
33' Carver Mariner, fiberglass hull, 520 HP, Yacht, 1977
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