Hi Group, We just got our 1975 28' Carver Santa Cruz home. We purchased it in April in Portland, Or and trailered it to Boise, Id. (Another story) anyway we haven't had much time to get to know the boat also we didn't get to spend much time with the owner so we learning the systems on our own through trial and error. I went to operate the trim tabs so I could pressure wash then and I couldn't get them to work. There is two toggle switches one at the lower helm and one at the helm on the flybridge that are labeled bow up, bow down, port and starboard. Is there a master switch somewhere that turns them on? There is one switch on the switch panel that has a little bubble gauge under it but un-labeled. I tried turning it on but still nothing. Thanks, Jim

Hello, looking for 350 in Northeast. Budget between 30 and 45k. Any boats or thoughts appreciated. Thanks

I have a 1979 Voyger 3326. The only way the engines can be worked on is to remove the stearn deck. Does anyone know the proper way to do it? I get it out but there must be an easier way.
Thanks

What does EOM mean in the owners manual?

I am looking at changing the thru hull discharge valve for my black water holding tank on my 1986, 3297 Mariner. I does not look very healthy. Can any one offer any insight. I will hire a pro for the job but would like to know about any common issues that might arise.
Thanks Gatehopper

This season, is coming to an end. I made my appointment to pull next Wednesday at 9 AM (10/28/2015). I went out onto Lake Erie for a final time. I piloted over to the fuel dock and I pumped out for the final time and I added the Stabil to my fuel tanks. I filled both tanks then took my final run on the lake to make sure the Stabilized fuel ran through both engines.

When I awoke it was dead calm no winds. I eyed the fuel dock but another boat beat me to the dock. For whatever reason he took over an hour to pump out and fuel up. Part of the reason he took so long was he decided to wash down his boat at the fuel dock. While I was waiting for him the winds kicked up pretty good out of the south. When another boat approached the fuel dock he finally finished what he was doing and he departed.

At that time I pulled away from my dock and got in line behind the other boat. He was only there to pump out so he was gone in a jiffy.

I am fairly new to inboards and I have never owned a sedan before so I have a lot to learn as it pertains to handling this boat. Well, with the wind against me I approached the fuel dock and I made it on my first try. After pumping out and fueling up I headed out onto Lake Erie for one last time this season.

Now the winds are really kicking up. I apprehensively head for my dock with the wind working against me. I took my time and planned my approach. Using the corner dock pole as a pivot I managed to swing into my dock on the first attempt. I was pleased. I know I still need to keep practicing with this boat and get to know its handling characteristics better but unlike my first time coming back to the dock I am happy with my progress.

Unfortunately the season here in Michigan is almost over. Looking forward to boating season 2016.

Greetings everyone,
As of last Tuesday, my wife and I are now proud owners of a 2003 Carver 360 Sport Sedan. Thanks Knot 10 Yacht Sales of Kent Narrows, MD.

We moved her from Kent Narrows, MD to Cypress Landing, NC on Wed, Thu, & Fri last week. The Chesapeake Bay was glass as was the crossing of the Albemarle Sound. Beautiful first trip and at 350 miles, the furthest we have traveled by pleasure boat.

Glad to be aboard the CY Owners forum and looking to years of fun & informative communications with all of you subject matter experts!

We just finished our 4th season as owners of the 350 Mariner and could not be happier. We have owned 13 boats over 45 years of boating and this boat has turned out to be perfect for the 2 of us on Lake Erie.
Looking forward to enjoying this forum.

Rich and Carm

Hello, after a great cruise this weekend I have picked up a rattle in the starboard engine. I have the Volvo Diesel D6. When I put it in gear it has a terrible rattle. Give it a little gas it goes away, I am thinking a coupler. Can anybody tell me what else it might be and also if it is a coupler, what kind of repair this is?
thanks

We just purchased a 1995 330 Mariner after looking at many 3297 and 330 models for the past year. We are looking forward to getting familiar with her and enjoying cruising on the Chesapeake Bay.