Hello everyone,

I've owned Carvers for 8 years now. I just traded my 2001 356 for a 2006 46 MY. I can't tell you how much I loved the 356, but with 8 and 10 year old kiddos (with their cousins and friends often joining us), it was time to move to a 3 stateroom boat. That, and we were wanting diesels and a walk around bed in the master stateroom.

Anyway, I don't know why it took so long for me to join this forum, but I'm here now.

I haven't taken possession of the 46 MY just yet, but it should be ready this Tuesday. Talk about excited!

I just purchased a new to me boat a Carver 3007 Aft Cabin.. The marine radio onboard does not seem to be working so I plan to get a new radio. I want to get one of the newer radios with the DSC function, I believe its called so I need to apply for an MMSI number. I understand you can get one through the Boat US website. I went to the site and one of the questions asked is do you plan to boat outside the U.S. I answered yes as I am in Michigan and will go to Canada a lot. The Boat US site says:

ATTENTION!
BoatU.S. can provide MMSI numbers only for equipment that is carried on US registered/documented recreational vessels that are not required to have an FCC Ship Station License and operate exclusively in US waters.

If your boat is registered or documented in another country, you will need to obtain an MMSI number from that country.

If you have a Ship Station License from the FCC (required for all vessels over 65 or equipped with a satellite phone or MF/HF or SSB radios, as well as for any vessel cruising internationally), you probably have already been issued an internationally accessible MMSI. Check the License Certificate for a nine digit number, most likely beginning with 366 or 367. If you are required to have a Ship Station License, you can obtain an MMSI number by filing FCC Schedule B with Form 605 when you apply. You will receive your MMSI number with your license.

BoatUS assigned MMSI data is stored in the Coast Guard SAR database. It is not included in the International SAR database. If you ever intend to operate the equipment outside of US waters, you need to obtain an FCC Ship Station License and an international MMSI.

Attention Vessels belonging to Federal Agencies
Federal users must obtain MMSI assignments from their agency radio spectrum management office in accordance with Section 6.6 of the NTIA Manual. Official DHS and U.S. Coast Guard users can obtain an MMSI through Commandant (CG-652) in accordance with Commandant Instruction M2000.3D, Section 11.D. U.S. Coast Auxiliary surface vessel operators should request assignment of MMSIs using the same method as for a U.S. Non-Federal user.

It will not allow me to continue the process to get the number. What do I do? Do I lie and say I will not travel outside U.S. waters and get the number or just continue on without one.

I am at a crossroads here.

I've isolated a problem with my Genny to a plugged or partially plugged fuel tank vent (runs fine when the filler cap is off - struggles and stalls when it is in place.

Any suggestions on how to clean out the vent line? A friend suggested using a Shop-Vac attached to the fitting on the hull. Uh... I think no.

Disconnect at the tank and BLOW?

Thanks in advance.

Hello All: Getting back into boating and am looking for a 1999-2003 Carver 356. I am on Vancouver Island BC and would prefer not truck a boat across the country but will if need be. Does anyone know a potential seller? I would rather deal directly with the owner than a broker. Thanks.

Does anyone know how to remove the TV in the aft stateroom of a 2007 46MY. The top of the TV seems to be free but the bottom seems to be on some sort of bracket that I cannot seem to access. It looks like there are two 1/2" nuts that might be connecting the TV to the bracket but I can't get a socket on them. Any help would be appreciated

Hello,
one information please, I have a little problem,
I would like to know the maximum real speed in kn or mph reached by this boat in various engines...my with 4.3 volvo dp arrival in 28/29 kn. I would like to know how much is 5.0 or 5.7 on the basis of 95 kg more weight.
Thank you boys

I replaced my fresh water pump due to age, noise and slight leakage around the pump diaphragm, with the new replacement recommended. Now the water pressure pulsates/cycles when I turn it on!
Filter is clean, water tank is full, pulsates at all outlets.
Any ideas?

After my cockpit drain fix, I'm still getting a little water in the bilge from the cockpit deck when it's being washed. Looks like the only way to fix is removing the screws and lifting the deck. The game plan is for 2 of us to be underneath the deck. One lifting a section with our shoulder and the other placing a 2x4 between the deck and the cap until the hole deck is fully raised. Will get to inspect the gasket and hopefully a good clean and some good silicone sealer(don't want to use anything to make it a pain if I have to lift it again. Only 4 small areas but I don't like any water in the bilge and won't rest till it's done. Will try and post some pic's as it should be interesting.....

Hi All,

I'd appreciate it if someone could help me out. I just purchased a 2002 Carver 350 Mariner. Is there a Y valve I need to turn to pump on at dock or discharge at sea? If someone would be nice enough to take pics and post or send them to me, I'd be forever indebted to you. When I turn on the waste circuit, I see no discharge coming out from either side of my boat. Please help!!!

Michael

Does anyone know the flybridge weight limit with respect to dinghy's?