I was about to post on the above topic but I accidently hit the wrong key.
I have read a lot of articles regarding water reversion and ingestion or condesation in the risers/elbows and it seems there is no cure if you you have this problem. I own a Carver 396 Aft cabin that iIthink has this problem.
The engines are 2008 with 535 hours and 1 cylinder in not firing. The ECM did not show an error codes.
The mechanic was able to determine #7 cylinder was not firng. I guess the next step is a compresion test.
Anyway, these engine have 4" risers and it looks lihe a standard Crusder elbows. If i do a valve job am I doomed to
have history repeat itself? Did the original engines have risers or just elbows? Were 4" risers in this engines originally?
Your comments would be appreciated.

Hi all, we recently purchased a new to us 1987 4207 and we're getting close to DONE on this ol', beautiful girl!
BTW, when we're "done" (which you all know never really happens...we'll post our progress album, it's extensive!)

Anyway, we're upgrading all of our gauges to the Faria Newport SS series.

And, when I am looking at the temp gauge, I see there's two (2) options to choose from
1) Water temp
2) Cylinder head temp

Which one am I buying??
Much appreciated!

Good day to all! Spring is coming, slowly I guess. We removed all the Seadeck on our vessel and were going to replace it all together, because, you can never get all the glue off and it looks like crap that way. So, I've looking for an alterative to put down instead of Seadeck. At the Toronto boat show, We met the owner of Nuteak. Nice product and looks like we are going to go with this. Anyone have any thoughts on this product? We are just waiting for the final quote and looked everywhere for any types of reviews. Any input would be great as I value the opinions here. Thanks!
https://nuteakontario.ca/

Hi all has anyone added vents to the side of the hull to get fresh air into where the engines are. I have a 1999 530 and would like to get fresh air into the area as this room is very whilst underway. I know there are blower fans on the transom but would like to install something more direct.. I have found a location just above the water tanks
I have seen some of the later models do have vents on the sides.. if anyone has a set or knows of something similar..
Cheers

As I was going through my to do list for the up coming boating season, I realized I never made this thread.
So here it is. Don't know if you could call this a real restoration, but I bought this 1981 Santa Cruz from a friends dad in 2021. She was rough. Our best guess is that it had been sitting for 10-15 years.

Bought it real late winter, so it had to sit for another month or so.
Pulled it out gave it a quick wash to see what we were working with.






Its a 260HP Merc and real early Merc outdrive.
Replaced the gimble bearing, U-joints, and impeller.
After a new carb and a tune up the motor fired right up and ran great.



After we new it ran. I moved on to the steering, trim, bilge pump, and main power. Basically anything to get it back on the water and make sure it all worked.

Bleeding the steering resulted in some broke fittings on the helm. Got those fixed and it was good to go.





What followed the rest of that season was a series of attempts to put the boat in the water. The first time out we backed it down the ramp and left it on the trailer to check for leaks. Sure enough had a good leak from somewhere in the transom plate area. Found some loose transom plate bolts (should have stopped here) and tightened those. Put some silicone around the gimble housing to try and at least stop the leak, replaced the shift cable, replaced the driveshaft boot, nothing we did stopped the leak.

At this point we were stumped so out the motor came. What we found was a very, very rotten transom.
I was into the boat, so I decided to keep going. Took it to a friends house who has a lot more fiberglass experience (and motivation) then I do. He cut out the rot, which thankfully was limited to between the stringers and below the deck. New plywood and fiberglass went in.







Now we could finally get the thing back together and try again. Until, while wire wheeling the gimble housing, I finally found the original problem. It had a huge whole that had corroded in gimble housing.



Now my season was done. I picked up a new to me clean gimble housing from a local used boat parts dealer and replaced it at my leisure over the winter on the bench.




Fast forward to spring 2022.
Apparently didn't get all the water out of the motor and had a manifold end plate let go. Everything else checked out good so it was time to go back together






Then finally after a little over a year it finally made it on the water. It ran perfect and handled great.




Now that I knew it was a functional boat, it was time for the real work to start.
Cleaning, cleaning, and more cleaning. Shout out to my brother for helping cut, buff and wax. He's got a better talent for it then I do.





Completely emptied the cabin and deep cleaned it, which it needed bad.
Some knock off sea deck and the interior started to look like something again.













Got my new tags it was finally time to get back on the water.



Over the rest of the 2022 season I started checking off the rest of my do to list. Lots and lots of cracked water lines replaced. New VHF radio, tablet mount for charts, anchor and rode, prop, and a new horn. Plus way to many small fixes and what not to list. Even made up a quick grill mount for my last outing of the year and my first overnight on the boat.









That wrapped up my 2022 season, and now I have an even longer to do list for this season. This will be its first year in a slip, so lots to do before it goes in the water.

Hoping for a good 2023 season, and I'll do my best to keep this thread updated.

Cheers

Hello all, the 3 burner electric stove top in my Carver 46 MY is no longer attached to the base. I can pick the stove top up and look underneath. All is in good order and it works fine, but not sure what to use to attach it. It appears that there was some type of sticky gasket that has over time (2005 year boat) just worn out.

Any ideas of what to use to attach it given heat issues? Any suggestion much appreciated.

Hello all,
I am new to this group and 1 year with my 99 53 Voyager. First winter to do some projects. ISO the 4 in 1 gauges. Fuel, volts, temp and oil. And the rudder gauge. I can't see a brand name. Only see a sticker with some numbers. Anyone have any suggestions ad to where to find replacement gauges?

Hi team Carver! Hope all is well with everyone and for those of us not in the water yet, here's to patience!!!

I have the 2001 466 MY - the salon has the 2 venting "pushout" windows, port and starboard. they each have the 2 foldout, locking handles. My boat managed to lose 1 of the cap nuts that goes on the exterior of and through the window, screwing onto the rest of the locking handle inside. While I've only just started hunting, it's a very particular nut (double threaded, screws onto the handle and a locking nut screw onto it - pictures attached) and I was wondering if anyone knows of this hardware and where we might be able to get our hands on some. I would just replace the whole handle but it is welded to the rest of the window frame. Something to think about! If anyone has any info please let me know.

Thanks to all, and happy pre-season prep!
Regards,
Dave B
508-254-4097

I have a 2007 59 Marquis. Some of the salon and kitchen outlets are out but not all of them. Does anyone know where the gfi is located? Thank you in advance!

Superb Carver Riviera cruiser, solid and quality with many renovations over the last 3 years. Simple, smooth ride with dual Crusader gasoline (only 950 hours) and shaft (simple to maneuver) engines. The boat has always sailed in freshwater: Lake Champlain, Ottawa Rivers, Rideau Canal, and Thousand Islands. The boat is currently winterized in Outaouais.

Hull Length: 28'6", Width 11'1"
• Draft: 34''
• Air draft: 9'3''
• Weight: 8,900 lbs.
• Water tank: 52 gallons
• 2x Crusader 305 C.I.D engines, petrol, 5.0 liters (210 H.P), only 950 hours of use
• 2x carburetors disassembled and cleaned by professional mechanic (2020 – $2500)
• 2x aluminum fuel tank (160 gallons)
• 2x 12 volt batteries, Motomaster Nautilus Group 31 (2020)
• Engine cooling with water
• Boat never used in salt water
• Full integrated kitchenette with large sink
• Washroom with shower
• Very large forward saloon with storage benches and table convertible into a V-shaped berth for 2
• Aft cabin with 1x double berth, 1x single berth and sink
• Hatches and portholes with mosquito nets
• Dometic Cool Mate air conditioning, 120 volts, water cooled, forward cabin, cockpit and aft cabin
• 2x hydraulic stabilizers
• New Swim platform (Swim Platform Ultra), 108 x 36 inches, BBQ pedestal, 3-step ladder (2022 – $4,000)
• All original manuals in two binders

Equipment
• Mooring lines and fenders
• Safety equipment required
• 3 burner stove and propane oven with electronic control valve (Extremely clean)
• ProMariner ProSports20 120 Volt Battery Charger (2020 – $300)
• Manual Jabsco toilet (2020 – $250)
• 19'' TV, remote control and HD TV antenna
• Raymarine Axiom 7 RV navigation GPS and stern depth gauge (2020 – $1,100)
• Dickinson Sea-B-Que large propane BBQ with a protective cover (2020 – $400)
• All canvas new, lined in two colors: black exterior and beige interior (2020 – $6,000)
• 3x flexible solar panels (total 330 watts), Epever MPPT controller, MT50 display dial (2022 – $800)
• Lewmar ProSeries 1000 electric windlass, with Quick 1002 remote control, a professional installation (2020 – $1800)
• Black UV protection fabric for windshield (2020 – $700)
• Eclipse GX1400GPS marine VHF radio black, with built-in GPS (2022- 300$)
• New fuel filter system with water separator (2022 – $500)
• New Rockford Fosgate sound system, PMX-2, Bluetooth, and 4 Rockford Fosgate speakers (2022 – $1500)
• New Nova Kool R3800 refrigerator (3.5 cubic feet) 12 volts (2021 – $1,500)
• New 6 gallons marine water heater, Camco 120 volts, aluminum tank, and stainless steel housing with heat exchanger. (2022 – $600)
• Oil change of both engines, oil filters, fuel filter/water separator, and impellers (autumn 2022)
• Boat winterized by a professional mechanic

Asking price: $36,500 cdn