We just bought a 96 310 express and already have our first question. How hard is it to pull the radar arch for transit? Anyone have one on a trailer and know the total height? Picking ours up this week and have not been able to get an accurate measurement. Cheers from Cashmere Washington

The shaft packing on my port engine is leaking. I loosened the jam nut and when I tried to tighten the packing gland, it only had two or three threads remaining. I am going to have to replace the packing. Does anybody know the packing size and how many rings are supposed to be in there? The shaft is 1-3/4”. Thanks in advance, Vic

So I discovered an issue during a trip to the boat today- the plywood 'tray' supporting my fresh water tanks has collapsed causing my plumbing to crimp etc. I've pulled my HW Heater and tanks and am now pulling out all of the original wood (hell of a mess), but my question to all of you is: What should I use to build the new replacement trays? Thanks! Ben

I am in the process of installing a new navigation/radar/auto pilot package on our boat (Raymarine). In reading the autopilot material, part of the calibration process requires an input of the maximum degrees of rudder travel and time to rudder hard over. I looked through the boat’s parts and operations manual but cannot find that information. Before I call Carver does anybody have that information?

It looks as though I may need to release and tip the radar arch on our 466 we decided to do the loop. I presume this is doable? Does anyone have experience here that might want to chime in? Thanks in advance J

In one of the recent discussions, the poster mentioned a 'violent' slap on the sun deck from wave action when at rest and said don't worry you'll get used to it. Of course now I can't find it. Anybody remember seeing this? Send me a message if you know where I can find it. Thanx

Looking at 1990’s to 2005 Aft cabins in the 40’+ range. Very familiar w/ Merc I/O’s but have only heard negatives about the Volvo I/O’s. Looking for feedback on pros/ cons of both in a direct drive setup. Thx