So far the genset is running OK, A little surge when starting then down to business. I bought a Governor Spring, but it is different than the one I have, so I left well enough alone. Changing out the overflow hose soon, as I believe there is a compromise in it, not allowing the coolant to return to the hat exchanger. NOW, s I was poking about, I saw this little ditty off of the side of the carburetor. It is pointing forward. I didn’t see any hose/tubing that was connected too it, but it is also ...

Hello folks, I’ve searched through and read a lot of forum posts, but I want to get a bit more specific on a couple of questions. We are thinking of upsizing a few feet and doing some cruising in the Bahamas in the winter months. We currently have a 40 footer which is great, but just want a little more room if it’s going to be the winter condo. We like the pilot house style, so in the 50 foot range with a maximum boat per dollar analysis, there are a few choices - the 530 Voyager, the Bayline ...

Hey everyone



First post here.



This is my second carver. I inherited a 91 355 Aft Cabin from my brother in law who passed away a year ago.



Short version, a belt snapped when he was underway and didn’t catch it until too late and overheated and blew the port engine.



He used to build race engines, so he bought a complete replacement engine to install himself. We removed the old engine and I have an engine to install. Problem is, I don’t have his skills or talent, so I need someone to do this for me ...

I’ve searched for this topic and have some ideas based on posts that I’ve found, but wanted to throw this out here....after running, I am smelling gas. Not after fueling. I’ve looked at fuel fill lines and vent lines and don’t see visible gas/moisture. Poked around fuel lines to the carbs and don’t see much.



Could it be just the gas in the carbs that I’m smelling?



I’ve let the blower run for 30 minutes or so after shutdown which I think helps a bit. I plan on idling 1 engine at a time to try and ...

Looking for opinion here....

I do not run the genny all night to run the AC (although I would appreciate the cooling), as we have a gas unit that is underneath the salon in our aft cabin.

My concern was carbon dioxide issues.

I do have 3 CO2 detectors on board but the risk isn't worth it in my opinion.

Any thoughts otherwise?

Thanks and Happy Canada Day to the Canadians on board.

I recently purchased a 1977 Carver Santa Cruz for $300. I know it ran shortly before it was confiscated because the owner "borrowed" someone's trailer and never returned it. We put some holes in the hull while jacking it up off the tires to put it on my friend's trailer. I have patched those already. The engine cover was left off and the engine was submerged by rainwater. I am now beginning my adventure of getting the engine running and sorting out the wiring nightmare the previous owner left fo ...

The other day while taking my boat on its maiden voyage, I noticed that when the engine sync gauge was right in the middle (synced) the rpm's were off on the two motors.
If I matched the rpm's the sync gauge was off.
As this is my first boat with dual motors I'm curious to which is preferred.
And how would I correct the difference if that is in fact possible?

We've recently purchased a 2004 Carver 444. After using the shower a few times without issue, we are starting to notice a rust color water leaking from where the master shower meets the bathroom floor. THere is some caulking there and it seems to be leaking from a crack in the caulking. Any ideas on what could be leaking? Suggestions on how to fix? Thank you in advanced for your help.

hey all would love some help googles not helping !

I have a 1994 280 express with twin v6 volvo penta 4.3 litre engines
It currently has 2 4 barrel holly carbs i do not believe these are stock does anyone know what the stock carbs are
Or why would these be installed just seems to be using to much fuel

Thanks in advance

Hi, We own a 97' 355 AC with twin Crusader 454 Xli's. My question regards the synchronizer gauge at the helm. Where does the input to drive the gauge come from? The Gauge is always pointing in one direction or the other, regardless of engine speed. Does the signal come from the tachs or elsewhere? Any help would be appreciated, I believe the tach's to be accurate based on what I hear from the engines. Or does the signal come from the engines? This is just more annoying than anything else.
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