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lakeblake
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Vessel Info: 1985 3207 aft cabin
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Introduction

Postby lakeblake » February 8th, 2024, 10:05 pm

Good evening all,
I'm the brand new owner of a 1985 3207 aft cabin. I have no clue what I have gotten myself into! I have dozens of questions, but I'll look in the existing threads before I ask something that has already been answered.

I do have a quick question - The boat is in Louisville KY. I'm at Lake of the Ozarks MO. I think the width is 11' 7" and the weight 12,000#. To get a transportation quote I'll need the height. We can remove the bimini, so the height to the top of the fly bridge to the lowest point. I guess we will remove the props and rudders.
Also and recommendations or warnings?

Thanks
Gaynor Blake
1985 3207 AC

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Re: Introduction

Postby km1125 » February 8th, 2024, 10:31 pm

Welcome aboard!!

I'm' sure you'll have to remove the props and rudders, and likely the bridge surround (which mean the bridge helm comes out too). There are several other 3207 owners on here and hopefully they'll weigh in if there did any transport. Those are great boats and would be a great boat on the Lake of the Ozarks!
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Vessel Info: 2004 Carver 360 Sport Sedan
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Re: Introduction

Postby pepmyster » February 9th, 2024, 6:42 am

Welcome!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Introduction

Postby Viper » February 9th, 2024, 8:30 am

Congrats and welcome aboard.
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Cooler
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Vessel Info: 1995 Carver 330 Mariner
Twin 350XL Crusaders
Home port: Menominee, MI
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Re: Introduction

Postby Cooler » February 9th, 2024, 11:46 am

Welcome to the neighborhood. Hopefully, you had a survey of some sort done on the boat before you bought it. Carver made great boats in the 80's, but they did use some coring above water level. The bouncing or vibration effect of transport can create some real problems to weakened areas. Don't want to create stress, but you don't want to totally waste money. Most people have no idea how much vibration a boat goes through over miles of roadways. Good luck! 8-) er
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( All weather people have to say this on air, near lakes )
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1987 3697 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar 46 Kevlar Vee offshore
1969 15' Glasspar / 1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
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Re: Introduction

Postby waybomb » February 9th, 2024, 1:48 pm

Welcome aboard!
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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: Introduction

Postby g36 » February 9th, 2024, 10:42 pm

Welcome. I dont know anything about the lake there but any chance in moving it to louiville by water instead of overland?
1997 Carver 405
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
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lakeblake
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Re: Introduction

Postby lakeblake » February 11th, 2024, 2:21 pm

Thanks to all :-)
There was a limited survey . I talked to the surveyor and he said he checked for moisture all over with a special device. I talked to the hauler and he is familiar with locating the stringers and making sure that that's where the boat will be supported. To encourage a careful trip I will be following behind. Moving day is Thursday. Fingers crossed.
Thanks again.
Gaynor
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ColRon
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Location: Murray, KY
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Re: Introduction

Postby ColRon » February 12th, 2024, 4:49 pm

Welcome aboard, congratulations on your new boat, and good luck on the upcoming move. :beergood:
Ron
1989 Carver Santego 3867
“Escape Plan”
Murray, KY

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