I am a new member here, and a fairly new Carver owner (about 1 year). A "Classic" 1977 Carver Santa Cruz. She was procured from a longtime former owner who I enjoyed meeting and getting to know. She spent part of her life in the Inter-coastal waterways down in FL, made a run out to the Bahamas, and then was brought up to Tennessee to live along the Cumberland River. Next, settled into Center Hill Lake where she has been for about 10 years. Maybe a bit longer. I plan on keeping her right where she is as its a very happy place and she is frequently complimented.
She has aged very well. I am a big DIY'er so I have been working on getting to know every square inch of her over the months I've had her. I have a few projects I am working on to spruce her up a bit - new carpeting, teak work, and a couple of small mechanical jobs.
I am glad to be able to join a community of folks who appreciate a fine boat, and can get together to help each other out! I have owned fishing boats but was never satisfied with them. This ol Carver is just what I was looking for.
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Greetings! New Site Member here
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USMCShellback
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- Scurvy Dog
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- Vessel Info: 1977 Carver 2566 "Santa Cruz"
Volvo Penta 240A V8
AQ280 Aquamatic Drive - Location: Center Hill Lake, TN
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bud37
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Re: Greetings! New Site Member here
Welcome sir, and thank you .....good luck with you new acquisition ....... 
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........ FWIW.....The above is just my opinion.
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USMCShellback
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- Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 10
- Joined: July 9th, 2016, 7:32 pm
- Vessel Info: 1977 Carver 2566 "Santa Cruz"
Volvo Penta 240A V8
AQ280 Aquamatic Drive - Location: Center Hill Lake, TN
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Re: Greetings! New Site Member here
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Thank you for the warm welcome!
bud37 wrote:Source of the post Welcome sir, and thank you .....good luck with you new acquisition .......
Thank you for the warm welcome!
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waybomb
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- 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! New Site Member here
Welcome aboard!
Post pix of your projects!
Post pix of your projects!
Thanks
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
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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Viper
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- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin
- Location: Ontario, Canada
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Re: Greetings! New Site Member here
Welcome aboard. Always great to see someone look after the older gems of our brand and keeping them alive. It's part of our brand's heritage so I applaud you for looking after her. 
Pictures please
Pictures please
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mjk1040
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Re: Greetings! New Site Member here
Ahoy & Welcome! Think we just found the oldest owned Carver HERE!
Mike
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
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
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RGrew176
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Re: Greetings! New Site Member here
mjk1040 wrote:Source of the post Ahoy & Welcome! Think we just found the oldest owned Carver HERE!
I do believe so. Welcome Aboard and we need pics of your boat.
Rick Grew
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
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USMCShellback
Topic author
- Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 10
- Joined: July 9th, 2016, 7:32 pm
- Vessel Info: 1977 Carver 2566 "Santa Cruz"
Volvo Penta 240A V8
AQ280 Aquamatic Drive - Location: Center Hill Lake, TN
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Re: Greetings! New Site Member here
RGrew176 wrote:mjk1040 wrote:Source of the post Ahoy & Welcome! Think we just found the oldest owned Carver HERE!
I do believe so. Welcome Aboard and we need pics of your boat.
I have recent photos handy, however I haven't washed her down from winter yet, so please do not judge too harshly as she is a bit dirty. Ill get a better photo possibly over this coming weekend. First photo is from last summer, second photo is from about a month ago - the first time I was able to get out to her this year and start getting her ready for the season.
I actually found some replacement Carver badges and restored to original look (cleaned, added white trim line) and will put those on this season too! Ebay has been my friend.
As you can see I'm the oddball who doesn't have a pontoon HA! If I have the oldest Carver, I will carry that title with honor.
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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! New Site Member here
I'd say it looks pretty darn good!
Thanks
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
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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Viper
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Re: Greetings! New Site Member here
Ya, she looks great.
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