Fellow CYO,

I have been a member since 2020.

My name is Larry and I live on Lake Ontario in Ontario. My boat is 2000 404 which we have been upgrading (and enjoying) it since purchasing in 2019. So while I am snowed-in, the work is halted but the planning has continued.

I'm reaching out today because I'm at a loss regarding my foredeck. The previous owner attempted to paint the Port gunnel but the paint was improperly applied and now it is wearing away in places. I suspect the paint was either, not primed properly or was the wrong type of paint i.e. epoxy vs polyurethane or 1part vs 2part. I am going to remove it but now I must paint both gunnels to achieve balance. I suspect the Starboard gunnel is factory applied - hence my good question. Does anyone on this forum happen to know what Carver used to finish the surface? Also, the walkway is pebbled to prevent slipping.

Any help, suggestions, or whatever will be appreciated.

Cheers

Hi, new member Bobby Batts here.
I have a 1985 Carver Riviera 28 foot aft cabin.
I am looking till almost blind for the HIN number. HULL information number. It is not carved in the fiberglass on the transom. Anybody know where that little number is hidden?
Thx, Bobby
Bobnkathys@aol.com

I'm looking to match a trailer for my boat. It's a 1992 carver montego 528. LOA is 28'. I need the measurements from Transom to Eye. does anyone know where to get this information? My boat is 3 hours away from home.

So where would I find a replacement knob set for the head? Doesn't seem like I could just walk into any hardware store and get a replacement for something that small?

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Axiom 9 RV with RV-100 brand new no charts 1250.00
Axiom 9 pro RVX used excellent condition in box with all original accessories no charts no transducer 2200.00
Axiom 7 MFD bought this by mistake neede a RV version used in box with original Accessories 450.00
Axiom 12RV powers on but stuck on raymarine splash screen in box with original accessories 800.00
Raymarine HS5 switch excellent condition no box with power cable 350.00.

Hello,

I have been reading helpful information from this site for years.
Figured it was time to join.

I have a list of questions but for now I will try to stay focused on my main issues.

Seems my raw water motor for my closed circuit heating/cooling may be seized. I have purchased a 1/3 hp replacement.
It was a nightmare removing the old one, I have taken off the four bolts holding the electric motor to the pump.
Now the damn motor will not separate from the pump system no matter how hard I try.
Thinking the drive shaft may be screwed or somehow attached to the pump?

Also the power to the motor on the electrical panel tests with no voltage? Think I may have blown a fuse, there are no breakers tripped on the inside galley panel.

Thanks.

Hello, I am in need of 8 porthole screens for a 01 396. 15 1/2 X 5 1/2.
Thank you in advance!
Cheers
Rob

hello! New owner of a 01 carver 396. Spotless carver. First time yachters here. LOVE this carver!!
Looking forward to meeting everyone!!

New owner looking for ALL the drain plugs on this engine. Found the obvious plugs on the risers but don't see the others. I have the manuals for this model but still don't see them. Appreciate it.

I pushed the button on the side shifter bow thruster. Even though the SS340 was rated for my 390CPMY, upon many discussions here and with the vendor I went with the 24V SS350 for 7 HP versus 4HP. With that big sail I have it won’t hurt.

Now I will be putting in 2 12V batteries in series to make the 24. They caution against deep cycle and to use starting batteries of a combined total of 800 CCA. I am hoping to fing AGM or Gel batteries, as the only place I can place them is either under the forward bilge in the galley, or under the forward berth. However, the forwards bert will have challenges as also the forward bilge, as I will need to make a platform for mounting.

ANYWAY, I am now looking for a battery charger. Since it is a 24V system, I would need a 24V single bank charger to install. However, in one of their installations, they had a small 12V 2 bank charger. Each bank was connected to each 12V battery. So on one battery was POS/NEG, and some on other. I am confused as on the middle connection, there is the jumper from neg to positive to enable 24V combined. Thi sounds like disaster waiting to happen to me.

Any thoughts or advice? Not sure how or where is sam going to wire the charger up. May have to run up the side with 14/3 tinned and pony up to an outlet that is seldom used or not used. Like the one in the galley. I had even thought of putting the batteries under the sink area, tucked in the rear. That may be a better location?

Thoughts please.

Side Shifter was $4765.00 ++ $125.00 shipping. No tax/duty. Bot show pricing of $550.00 off. ob griffin, the ceo responded to my emails promptly. I asked him about getting the dual joystick swapped out for the single, s if this works I will add the stern thruster next season. With the new canvas enclosure ($12,500.00) new fridge ($1750.00) and now the bow thruster ($5300.00 including batteries and cables) I have spent enough boat bucks for the session.

Please give me your thoughts. I will update my journey with the thruster. Plan is to install while on the hard storage lot. then when I get back to my slip take a weekend or whatever and wire it up. Looks pretty simple.

This boat saga continues.

best,

Tony