All,

Pulled the props on our 1998 350 Mariner. Prop shop clean and scanned and told me that I could get another year or so
out of them after a tune-up. However, due to age and that they are brass, should not expect much more life out of them.

They were concerned about the props and boat configuration. Current props are 4 blade, 20 x 23. Boat has twin 350 MAGs MPI at 300 HP. with V-Drive 1.5:1 ratio. They tell me that the "number" crunching suggests that we should use 4 blade, 20 x 21. They called and did confirm with Carver that the boat came with the props that I took off. The prop shop asked what my WOT RPM is and, while I did open it up a couple of times it was not for a long duration. I believe that the tachs were over 4000 but by how much I do not recall.

We rarely cruise more than at plane ... around 3000 - 3200k. What can be a problem and is a concern is at low RPM while docking. We need to fight a current and wind changes. With the current props the boat responds sluggishly at best without adjusting the throttles (which I prefer not to do while docking). The way I understand prop and prop design, the 20 x 21 should provide more thrust at lower RPM's providing better response while docking.

Any thoughts on this? Should I pull the trigger on the suggested new props (brass and other alloy combination at $3100 for both) or go in a different direction. We love this boat and plan to keep a long time. Thanks!

TonyC

I have a 1981 3007 aft cabin which we have been repairing for the last couple of years. It is coming along well and we are now at the stage of redoing the non skid on the aft deck and the fly bridge.

Last season, I scraped off all the existing non-skid and took every thing back to the gel coat. Then painted with an oil base, exterior grade industrial paint, recommended by a local repair guy. We then added non-slip crystals to the paint and rolled on a second coat.

Long story short, the resulting finish is not acceptable. The non-skid is not even, with the grit heavy in some areas and light in other areas. I tried to ensure even coverage, but I was not successful. On the plus side, the deck was definitely non-skid, but it looks bad.

I am looking at re-doing the work this spring, scrape it down again and then re-do the non-skid. I am looking for suggestions as to which product to use and any recommendations for application. I don't mind paying for the right product, as long as it is not gold plated...

How about it, can you help?

Thanks

Hi All, new on the forum. Just bought a new to me 85' 2987 Monterrey a few months ago. Just curious if anyone else was out of gulf coast of AL or panhandle of FL? We are just north of Orange Beach on the north side of Wolf Bay. hoping to hear from so folks in the area. If you're not you can still say hey.

Cheers!

I tracked my boating expenses last year. I had never tracked boating related expenses before. It was somewhat interesting to see what I spent on my hobby. Last year I was somewhat limited by my daughters wedding expenses. Hopefully this year I will have more boat bucks to spend on fuel and I can go to a few more places. Hope there are no further repairs but it is a 36 year old boat so we'll see.

I'm going to try it again this year. I am already half way to my last years total and I am about 60 days from launch. I should be getting my invoice for my summer dockage later this month. That will bump up the total a bit.

My spending has started early this year with my transmission repair and such. The marina where I wintered has billed me for all services performed since I paid my winter storage bill last October.

My expenses so far in 2017 are as follows:

Winterize Engine Humbug Marina----------------------------------------290.00
Oil & Filter Change Humbug Marina-------------------------------------164.00
Winterize A/C System Humbug Marina----------------------------------40.00
Shrinkwrap Humbug Marina ---------------------------------------------370.00
Misc Mechanical Parts Humbug Marina-----------------------------------69.30
Transmission Rebuild Humbug Marina----------------------------------2355.18



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I bought a 1985 carver 3227 convertible, some one stole the depth finder cut the transducer cable. Can anyone tell me what came with the boat that fits these transducers. I don't need anything but a depth finder on lake. Does not have lower helm but the boat has two thru hull transducers. I assume one is for the bridge and one for the lower if you had one. I would like to know what came on the boat so i can attempt to find the OEM unit or find a replacement with out having to put new transducers in. Thanks

does anyone know if a canvas shop can duplicate to the originals?? I am sick that I misplaced the two covers. and can not find them! any replies will be helpful. Email, text, or call 414-861-3553 thank you, Jim Peck in Lake Geneva Wi

Does anyone know a good resource for helping someone decipher a radar screen ( Furuno dome, model 1622, not the colour display ). I have tried running it in daylight ,auto, etc and it just seems like a guy would have to take a course or spend a huge amount of time before comprehension kicks in.. ...comments anyone.....

I am so happy to find this Forum. My husband and I have gone from houseboating to a 1988, 27' Carver. She needs some work, (especially interior) but we love the design. It is so helpful to learn from other Carver owners. We look forward to any tips and ideas.

Looking at a 406, has the LOA listed as 46 ft. Seems a lot longer than the other 40Xs ... bad listing? Bigger boat?

Thanks in advance.

Hi does anyone have a a/c wiring diagram for a 1991 3608 they wouldn't mind sharing with me

Thankyou