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Thoughts on a 406 that lives in salt water

Last post by KyleR « November 8th, 2024, 4:47 pm
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by VicB » November 8th, 2024, 10:15 am

We are looking at. 99, Carver 406 that started its life in Virginia, then 13 years in New York, then North Carolina. Don’t know if those were fresh...

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November 8th, 2024, 4:47 pm
My Season By The Numbers

Last post by Cooler « November 2nd, 2024, 11:11 am
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by RGrew176 » October 30th, 2024, 11:19 am

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Boat: 2022 Stingray 182 SC powered by a Yamaha 115 HP SHO outboard.

First launch, April 4, 2024.

Last launch October 11,...

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November 2nd, 2024, 11:11 am
I think Carver boats are just awesome!

Last post by bud37 « November 2nd, 2024, 9:58 am
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by lz33w7 » October 30th, 2024, 6:10 am

Hello Forum,

I think I told you my 1987 3297 is my first boat, ever. Trying to figure out why the negative reviews online? I get a lot of...
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November 2nd, 2024, 9:58 am
Carver C40 Shipping Help

Last post by kgarguilo « October 28th, 2024, 1:51 pm
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by SteveMyhre » September 23rd, 2024, 1:05 pm

Just bought a Carver C40 with a bimini (no arch/hard top). Shipping company says I need to remove the props, winchshield, and helm.. but it appears...

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October 28th, 2024, 1:51 pm
Ozarks

Last post by Jay Fusaro « October 3rd, 2024, 6:12 pm
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by Cooler » September 27th, 2024, 4:01 pm

Is there anyone here who could help me determine where I should go for winter? Thinking somewhere in the Ozarks for Feb and March, but don't know...

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October 3rd, 2024, 6:12 pm
Thats a wrap!

Last post by Carverlvr2 « September 23rd, 2024, 8:33 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » October 28th, 2022, 6:53 pm

A bittersweet season, pretty stinky weather, which meant a lot of projects completed:
New Vertrifigo Fridge
New carpeting
New sea dek in dinette...

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September 23rd, 2024, 8:33 pm
Stern Thruster for 42' 406 aft cabin

Last post by Carverlvr2 « September 23rd, 2024, 8:17 pm
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by One Moor Time » March 19th, 2024, 5:49 pm

Hi everyone,
I have a 2001 Carver 406 42' aft cabin with Cummins 330's operating in the Chesapeake Bay. She has been a great boat, and we have...

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September 23rd, 2024, 8:17 pm
Stowing Anchor Rode

Last post by bud37 « September 13th, 2024, 7:20 am
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by theorifice » September 13th, 2024, 6:37 am

On our Santego, we have do not have a windlass. The small port from the anchor locker to the pupit has a spring loaded cover. Stowing the rode is a...

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September 13th, 2024, 7:20 am
A/B Ratio

Last post by Midnightsun « September 4th, 2024, 8:44 am
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by DanM » September 3rd, 2024, 11:19 am

Has anyone ever been privy to the A/B Ratio of the Carver 466? Any past Carver engineers on the forum?

TIA,
Dan

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September 4th, 2024, 8:44 am
Flooring

Last post by Cooler « August 30th, 2024, 9:44 am
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by Jay Fusaro » August 29th, 2024, 8:18 am

Happy Labor Day weekend! Hope everyone had a fun and safe summer. On our 1998 445 the admiral wants to take up the carpeting in the salon and hallway...

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August 30th, 2024, 9:44 am
Docking

Last post by Jay Fusaro « August 23rd, 2024, 11:57 am
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by pepmyster » July 2nd, 2024, 6:35 am

Ok. Throwing this out there. Our dock is a challenge at best. Getting very good at it but on those windy days, nerve-racking.
People are talking...
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August 23rd, 2024, 11:57 am
1991 Carver 28 Voyager with Flydeck "Trailering"

Last post by bud37 « August 4th, 2024, 4:46 pm
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by woodsbull » August 4th, 2024, 3:08 pm

Good afternoon everyone and all.
I am so glad I came across this forum. I bought a Carver 28 foot Voyager with Flydeck, fixed props. We have to move...

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August 4th, 2024, 4:46 pm
Chine slap

Last post by pepmyster « July 31st, 2024, 9:14 pm
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by pepmyster » July 22nd, 2024, 7:50 pm

Hi guys. Anyone come up with a solution for water slap while at anchor? Gezzzzzzz, can’t sleep. Thanks!

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July 31st, 2024, 9:14 pm
Would you pass on this Carver?

Last post by Nashboater « July 20th, 2024, 11:13 am
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by Nashboater » July 19th, 2024, 7:17 pm

Looking at possibly purchasing a 1981 Carver 3007 with twin 270 Crusaders. Looks average for the year, definitely needs TLC.

It has some large...

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July 20th, 2024, 11:13 am
Re: Some Information alluding me, PLEASE help!!

Last post by buster53 « July 13th, 2024, 12:22 pm
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by ohedron » July 4th, 2024, 10:47 pm

Greetings!!!! I am a new owner of a 1986 Carver 3697 Mariner. I have two rather vexing questions. ONE! I have found a few of the needed...
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July 13th, 2024, 12:22 pm
Understanding The Word Cockpit In A Boat

Last post by ColRon « June 26th, 2024, 5:34 pm
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by Midnightsun » June 24th, 2024, 6:09 am

Cockpit is something one usually refers in an airplane or race car cockpit where the pilot controls the aircraft/car however when it comes to boats...

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June 26th, 2024, 5:34 pm
Reactions to your boat/yacht purchase

Last post by DarkJester « June 23rd, 2024, 10:07 pm
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by DarkJester » June 21st, 2024, 10:50 pm

So I bought a boat. It's considered a Yacht by most standards. It's a 41 CMY. The word Yacht is in the name.
I guess by proxy, it's a yacht.
But...

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June 23rd, 2024, 10:07 pm
trailer for a 32 foot Mariner

Last post by km1125 « June 16th, 2024, 11:42 am
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by camsaure@aol.com » June 15th, 2024, 8:54 pm

Trailer shopping for a trailer for a Carver 32 foot Mariner, I am upsizing from a 27 footer. Where to find deals on used or new trailers? Also what...

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June 16th, 2024, 11:42 am
Prop Shaft getting hot

Last post by g36 « May 28th, 2024, 11:04 am
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by g36 » May 12th, 2024, 8:11 pm

On my 405 been doing some spring maintenance including shaft alignment,oil and all the other checks etc.I've not had any issues with my shaft logs...

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May 28th, 2024, 11:04 am
Moving & removing the top

Last post by boh50 « May 23rd, 2024, 10:40 am
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by Grafunkus » March 20th, 2021, 9:15 am

We have a 3607 that we will be moving to a new location. For those of you who have moved your boats, did you take the tops off yourselves or have...
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May 23rd, 2024, 10:40 am
2002 Carver 410 Sport Sedan engine power isdue

Last post by bud37 « May 20th, 2024, 9:19 am
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by Geeman » May 18th, 2024, 8:02 pm

We purchased our boat in Dec of 2023. Back in April we had been boasting for about 3hrs with a mixture of cruising and idling. When we went to get up...

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May 20th, 2024, 9:19 am
Volvo engine exhaust elbow blowout

Last post by Coldcruisin « May 9th, 2024, 1:52 pm
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by HS Voyager » May 1st, 2024, 7:14 pm

Hello,
Looking for help finding the parts I need for this repair. See photo. Also any suggestions as to how to clean up the soot?
Thank you

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May 9th, 2024, 1:52 pm
Operating Checklists

Last post by Alanna Mo Cree « May 8th, 2024, 7:59 pm

by Alanna Mo Cree » May 8th, 2024, 7:59 pm

The discussion about the generator not producing power got me thinking about how many of you use a checklist for the regular operation of the boat....

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May 8th, 2024, 7:59 pm
Line Cutters

Last post by wsp2 « April 29th, 2024, 2:14 pm

by wsp2 » April 29th, 2024, 2:14 pm

I'm curious as to how many folks have line cutters installed? I was looking at various types and it seems Spurs Cutters are the most recommended but...

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April 29th, 2024, 2:14 pm
Pan Gasket Change 4207 Aft Cabin Cat Engine

Last post by Playmore « March 26th, 2024, 2:02 pm

by Playmore » March 26th, 2024, 2:02 pm

My Cat 3208 Engine pan gasket started leaking. Has anyone had to change this gasket. If so were you able to do so without removing / raising engine.

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March 26th, 2024, 2:02 pm

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