I just purchased my first Carver and very happy with the boat. I do have some basic questions that I have received conflicting answers from friends who own boats, but not one of this size.

Are there any good checklists out there to for "start-up", securing the boat, etc. I'm a Navy guy and live by checklists to ensure things are turned on/off in the proper sequence.

Next, wrt the batteries, should they be left on or shut off when leaving the boat. I have heard answers in both the "yes" category and "no" category. The boat is connected to shore power so I assume the batteries are being charged if left on and should be left on when not in use so the bilge pumps work? Just looking for guidance, recommendations there.

Lastly, are there any good schematics of the engine spaces to show where things are located? I have the original owners manual, but there diagrams are hard to follow. I am familiar with the major systems, just wondering if I am missing some hidden items that could help with preventive maintenance.

Thank you in advance for any assistance.

Scott

When I go to my breaker panel to turn on the aft head, you can hear and see the pump working (piston moving up and down) but the pump never shuts off. I need thoughts on what to look for to correct this problem.

Thanks

Hey All,

I just discovered soaking carpet in the salon on the port side around the cabinet. I pulled the cover where the a/c unit sets and discovered alot of water in the drip/ condensation pan that I had to sponge out. I could not find blockage in the drain line. I am going to blow compressed air through the line.
Any idea what else could cause the back flow of standing water in the condensation pan?

Thanks

Hello all,

My wife and I are new proud owners of a 1995 Carver 370. We are looking forward to learning all we can as this is a much bigger boat that our 2002 Regal 3060. Look forward to hearing everyone's opinions.

Captain Wilson

We got on the boat Fri evening and turned on the AC and both units started cooling. Went outside and sat and started some cleaning and when we went back in the main salon unit had quit. No life. Checked the breaker and it is working. Checked the inline fuse behind the switch and it is good. Any suggestions?

Anyone have a source for these overhead lights that are in virtually all of our boats built from the mid 90's to late 2000s? The ones that have the gold plastic trim ring that always breaks, and the fixture takes a G4 halogen bulb.

I've been looking on eBay and haven't been able to source them...

As the title says how much can they take? I'm getting ready to order parts to build a new engine for my Monterey project but I want to bump up the HP some. The original engine is rated at 260hp but I would like to raise that to 300/350 range with a modern EFI system.

Does anyone have a source for a 1987 Kohler engine cooling water pump? Thanks, Jim.

So my shore power 1 switch is broken. Switch is model number DG3-X0-01-246-131-C. Manufactured by Carling Switch. I am trying to find this part and not having any luck! Looking for new or used at this point. So another post on another forum where a guy had the same problem but there were no responses.

I am now trying to even locate vessels being parted out but don't know where to begin with that.

PLEASE HELP! We are supposed to take a group of 10 out in a week and I really want my fridges back online!!


Any help / info is appreciated.

-Wayne

Hey everyone!! Have had my Carver Voyager 370 for about 7 years and would you believe I just found this forum! Can't wait to dive in and see all the great posts! I primarily cruise on the Detroit River but have been on many of the Great Lakes.

Thanks!!


Wayne
"Snow Day"