New to the forum and I apologize if this has been asked and answered in another thread, I couldn't find it if it has. I bought a 1994 Carver 280 express a couple months back and piloted it to my mooring from Plymouth, MA about 50 miles away, it is on the mooring now. I am looking at purchasing a new trailer for it but the manufacturer of the trailer measures from bow eye to drain plug for boat to trailer fit. With mine still in the water does anyone out there know the length from bow eye to drai ...

Did my oil changes and all the filters on both engines and generator today. I always used Rotella T4 in my previous gas engines, the SeaDoo and even my summer ragtop. Needless to say I use a lot as the boat alone requires about 12 gallons. They have 5g pails of T4 at Walmart for $57 and some change CDN. Probably the cheapest I have ever seen it as of late. Bought 3 more pails for next years oil change. Not sure if this is provincial or Canada wide.



Oddly enough everything in the states when ...

1988 Carver 3067 Santego

Twin 5.7L, closed cooling.Top ends rebuilt about 4 years ago.
Outdrives replaced about 4 years ago with new Mercruiser SE106's
Have receipts showing over 25K of work performed
Bottom painted 2 years ago

Upholstery redone inside and out, extra bimini top with full enclosure
New Raymarine 9" Element Chartplotter and Simrad VHF both linked using NMEA2000
2 Bilge heaters. Electric head with macerator.

16.5K BTU AC replaced about 4 years ago with MarineAir unit
Everything works as i ...

I have a 2004 396 carver & the under cupboard coffee maker has just given up..Does anyone know where I can get a replacement..It is a Black & Decker..Not sure they still make this model as I have heard they were discontinued as the did damage to some cupboards ?

Does any know what kind of window seals they used back then? I've looked all over the internet and can't match it. They are really tough rubber in a P shape and go between the teak frame and the glass. I've attached a picture of the profile of the gasket. Really appreciate any help!

Next year I would like to power up a 32" lcd hd tv and a blue ray player with a wired in from the panel inverter. I found a Zantrex 300w in the boat and tried it, but it just alarmed and failed....so that went in the garbage. Before I loaded it the fan was running and making more noise than I would like.



My question, do all of these inverters in that range have noisy fans when not loaded up. I don't think the tv or the blue ray pulls much power, but I will calculate that later.



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I’m looking for advice on removing the shaft couplings on a 2002 366 Aft Cabin. I need to remove the couplings to replace the shaft seals. The boat has 6.2L Mercrusier engines. I have removed couplings on other boats in the past but they all had set screws, there are no set screws on the couplings so I’m wondering what holds the couplings to the shafts.

Thanks,
Simon

I thought I would share this with you. My fresh water pump (Sure flow pump) was coming on for a moment then shut off, my first thought was I have a leak in the system. I spent several hours looking for a leak no leak found. I didn’t like listening to the pump run so I turned the pump off and ran shore water pressure, the next day I had water coming out of the fresh water tank vent. I scratched my head for a few and realized there’s only 1 check valve in the system ( hot water tank cold water inl ...

As a Unlimited Gold Member, I recently contacted BoatUS for the first time for a tow. Yes it happens to everyone sometime. This tow was for a haul out and repair, and was from my home dock to a boat yard approximately 5 miles away. My Carver was disabled but not in peril, and was in need of some work covered through my insurer. The BoatUS Service Agreement states in part " Unlimited Gold Service Level, Paid Service includes payment of the cost to tow Member's disabled boat, for the purpose of re ...

I'm happy to joint the Carver Owners site and value your ideas and input as Carver owners.



My wife and I are considering purchase of a 1987 27‘ Carver Montego Twin Cabin. We are looking for a boat with the following considerations:

- twin engine boat for maneuverability and backup in case one engine goes down

- smaller engines to reduce weight and increase fuel efficiency (we don't plan on needing higher speeds)

- ability to trailer shorter distances (50 miles max) as we don't live on water, and are ...