General Boating Discussion

Welcome to Carver Yachts Owners Forum

We are a boating forum for owners of Carver Yachts to enthusiastically discuss all aspects of Carver Boat ownership. Whether you are looking for your first Carver or currently own one, you are sure to feel at home on CarverYachtOwners.com

You are currently viewing our board as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other FREE features. By joining our free community you will have access to searching the forum topics, post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload your own photos and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

New Topic

806 topics

Page 21 of 33
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
19
20
21
22
23
…
33
Next

Announcements

Replies

Views

Last post

New Users - Please Read

Last post by CYO Admin « February 6th, 2013, 7:49 am
Posted in Introduce Yourself!

by CYO Admin » February 6th, 2013, 7:49 am » in Introduce Yourself!

CYO is a family friendly, spam free forum. Any posts deemed inappropriate, containing personal attacks and/or bashing/slamming a person or company...

0 Replies

146578 Views

Last post by CYO Admin View the latest post
February 6th, 2013, 7:49 am
Welcome to CarverYachtOwners.com!

Last post by Viper « November 11th, 2025, 5:34 pm
Posted in Introduce Yourself!
Replies: 357
1

…

32

33

34

35

36
by CYO Admin » January 30th, 2013, 9:07 am » in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome to CarverYachtOwners.com!

It's always confused me as to why no one ever started a carver specific message board, so here it is.

I hope you...
357 Replies

1415887 Views

Last post by Viper View the latest post
November 11th, 2025, 5:34 pm

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

What Should I put down(Carver Mariner 350) --- Filling out Cost Guard Form

Last post by mjk1040 « October 4th, 2018, 7:46 pm
Replies: 2
by amanphoto » October 2nd, 2018, 6:40 pm

I'm looking at getting my Captains license. As part of the course, you need to have some many days driving a certain size boat. I was wondering what...

2 Replies

1677 Views

Last post by mjk1040 View the latest post
October 4th, 2018, 7:46 pm
New to Navigation - long trip; new boat

Last post by vineyardgray « September 26th, 2018, 10:19 pm
Replies: 5
by vineyardgray » September 20th, 2018, 5:06 pm

I used to putter around Lake Erie in a 17' bowrider. I navigated by landmarks.

I now need to get my newly purchased 38' boat from Trenton, Ontario...

5 Replies

2366 Views

Last post by vineyardgray View the latest post
September 26th, 2018, 10:19 pm
Last Outing 2018

Last post by denpooch « September 26th, 2018, 12:32 pm
Replies: 6
by Midnightsun » September 25th, 2018, 5:31 am

Unfortunately the weather is starting to turn as the winter sets in slowly. This weekend was great, warm temps and little wind. Many boats at the...

6 Replies

2427 Views

Last post by denpooch View the latest post
September 26th, 2018, 12:32 pm
Winterizing 1985 3697 Mariner

Last post by buster53 « September 25th, 2018, 9:31 pm
Replies: 4
by bpritchett » September 24th, 2018, 1:35 pm

First year to winterize this boat, can anyone tell me where the raw water seacock intake is for the 454 crusaders on this boat? Found a seacock under...

4 Replies

3817 Views

Last post by buster53 View the latest post
September 25th, 2018, 9:31 pm
Total noob questions about marine head

Last post by RGrew176 « September 22nd, 2018, 12:28 am
Replies: 1
by Capn Crunch » September 21st, 2018, 2:20 pm

Having never owned/used neither rv or marine vehicles before now I have no idea what's involved with using the head on my boat. Anniversary today and...

1 Replies

1449 Views

Last post by RGrew176 View the latest post
September 22nd, 2018, 12:28 am
2019 Carver C52

Last post by RGrew176 « September 16th, 2018, 7:12 pm
Replies: 7
by Serendipity » September 13th, 2018, 1:01 pm

So this is the new 2019 Carver C52 sitting waiting for the show to start. Futuristic yes, cutting edge yes, but none of us would shell out big bucks...

7 Replies

3680 Views

Last post by RGrew176 View the latest post
September 16th, 2018, 7:12 pm
Diesel Winterization

Last post by Viper « November 7th, 2018, 7:15 pm
Replies: 17
1

2
by Midnightsun » September 13th, 2018, 7:02 am

Sorry for the ugly word winterization but it is on the doorstep whether we like it or not. Diesel is relatively new to me since all my previous boats...
17 Replies

9106 Views

Last post by Viper View the latest post
November 7th, 2018, 7:15 pm
Head Additives

Last post by vineyardgray « September 11th, 2018, 3:47 pm
Replies: 15
1

2
by Midnightsun » September 9th, 2018, 7:06 pm

Would like to hear what others have had good success with. I have tried quite a few over the years. The last 2 year stint was with Odorlos which I...
15 Replies

4892 Views

Last post by vineyardgray View the latest post
September 11th, 2018, 3:47 pm
A/C ductwork

Last post by Viper « September 9th, 2018, 8:54 pm
Replies: 1
by Jimhanley01 » September 9th, 2018, 7:24 pm

I have a 91 Carver Montego 32'. I have installed the a/c unit under the bench seat between the galley and the aft berth. Does anyone know how to...

1 Replies

1409 Views

Last post by Viper View the latest post
September 9th, 2018, 8:54 pm
1998 Props on 405

Last post by RGrew176 « August 31st, 2018, 3:21 am
Replies: 29
1

2

3
by Serendipity » July 31st, 2018, 6:38 pm

I was wondering what seems to be consensus on the MW 22/21 standard props regarding pitch.
I am looking for more speed. My engines are maxing out at...
29 Replies

9462 Views

Last post by RGrew176 View the latest post
August 31st, 2018, 3:21 am
Early Morning Picture

Last post by RGrew176 « August 31st, 2018, 3:19 am
Replies: 12
1

2
by denpooch » August 22nd, 2018, 10:22 am

Mill Neck Creek.jpg I slept at the dock and work up to this view of Mill Neck Creek where I keep my boat.
I thought that it would be nice to see some...
12 Replies

4068 Views

Last post by RGrew176 View the latest post
August 31st, 2018, 3:19 am
My Vacation

Last post by SanJuanDreamer « August 25th, 2018, 12:00 pm
Replies: 4
by RGrew176 » August 16th, 2018, 3:20 am

There are few things like a boating vacation. Last week was my chance to do some boating. My vacation started at midnight Monday August 6th when my...

4 Replies

2277 Views

Last post by SanJuanDreamer View the latest post
August 25th, 2018, 12:00 pm
How often do you reinflate your dingy?

Last post by tomschauer « August 23rd, 2018, 9:12 pm
Replies: 3
by km1125 » August 18th, 2018, 12:36 pm

OK, I'm looking for actual experience, not what a book or manual says.

How often do you have to reinflate your dingy to get it up to your desired...

3 Replies

1972 Views

Last post by tomschauer View the latest post
August 23rd, 2018, 9:12 pm
Anchor for 405 Carver

Last post by Kendaukcat « August 21st, 2018, 8:40 am
Replies: 6
by Kendaukcat » June 18th, 2018, 9:45 am

Good Morning, Carver Crew.

I just recently purchased a 405 Aft Cabin (LOVE HER!!). The surveyor mentioned that the anchor on the boat would not hold...

6 Replies

2351 Views

Last post by Kendaukcat View the latest post
August 21st, 2018, 8:40 am
Buying an Out of State Boat

Last post by steveoh « August 17th, 2018, 1:04 pm
Replies: 7
by steveoh » August 13th, 2018, 5:54 pm

Does anyone have experience buying an out of state boat? I'm thinking I'll need to schedule a survey/haul out remotely as well as a mechanical...

7 Replies

2940 Views

Last post by steveoh View the latest post
August 17th, 2018, 1:04 pm
Carver Yacht Boat Insurance

Last post by bud37 « August 15th, 2018, 4:19 pm
Replies: 16
1

2
by Serendipity » August 7th, 2018, 9:24 pm

Bud37
And everyone
I noticed on your ytd cost estimate on boat expenditures you had $451 down for insurance for a year. HOW?

I own a captive...
16 Replies

6182 Views

Last post by bud37 View the latest post
August 15th, 2018, 4:19 pm
What do you use for a stern anchor / tackle

Last post by bud37 « August 14th, 2018, 3:58 pm
Replies: 3
by bud37 » August 13th, 2018, 8:54 am

I dont mean an angry anchor here :lol: ......Ok as the title suggests, do you use a stern anchor and if so what size and type.
I had a real nice...

3 Replies

1699 Views

Last post by bud37 View the latest post
August 14th, 2018, 3:58 pm
Looking to Buy

Last post by buster53 « August 14th, 2018, 3:07 pm
Replies: 1
by holt_marine » August 14th, 2018, 1:31 pm

Looking for a private party seller... freshwater, 56 Voyager, 2006-2009.

1 Replies

1292 Views

Last post by buster53 View the latest post
August 14th, 2018, 3:07 pm
Trip Checklist

Last post by PJHoffnet « August 14th, 2018, 1:47 am
Replies: 5
by Serendipity » August 12th, 2018, 2:52 pm

A search of the forum did not produce a checklist for a trip.

So I have decided to enjoy the boat in the Gulf of Mexico for a couple months or so,...

5 Replies

2343 Views

Last post by PJHoffnet View the latest post
August 14th, 2018, 1:47 am
Stuck anchors

Last post by jsinton « August 12th, 2018, 2:25 pm
Replies: 14
1

2
by bud37 » January 7th, 2018, 3:25 pm

Heh there, anyone get an anchor stuck, did you abandon it or did you get it out somehow???.....lets hear about ways ,gadgets you have come up with...
14 Replies

4727 Views

Last post by jsinton View the latest post
August 12th, 2018, 2:25 pm
Slimy 98 350 Mariner

Last post by denpooch « August 8th, 2018, 4:20 pm
Replies: 12
1

2
by grizer » August 7th, 2018, 3:10 pm

This will sound like a strange question but I will describe as best I can. My 98 350 Mariner is new to me and in great shape w 500 hours but it is my...
12 Replies

5096 Views

Last post by denpooch View the latest post
August 8th, 2018, 4:20 pm
Replacing 3 strand anchor rode with 8-plait?

Last post by km1125 « August 8th, 2018, 2:51 pm
Replies: 4
by Finest Kind » July 17th, 2018, 8:51 am

My 1987 3607 still has its original anchor rode - 5/8" 3 strand and 15' of chain. The windlass is a Good model 5/8. The 3 strand tends to become...

4 Replies

1988 Views

Last post by km1125 View the latest post
August 8th, 2018, 2:51 pm
Rotella T4 15w 40 Walmart Canada Sale

Last post by Midnightsun « August 7th, 2018, 2:27 am
Replies: 5
by Midnightsun » August 3rd, 2018, 12:18 pm

Time to pick up this stuff if you need it. $63.97 CDN for the 5 gallon pail at Walmart Canada until Aug 9th. :-D That would be $49.30 US :-O

5 Replies

2156 Views

Last post by Midnightsun View the latest post
August 7th, 2018, 2:27 am
US vs Canadian Diesel Price

Last post by AndiamoSeattle « August 1st, 2018, 8:49 pm
Replies: 9
by Midnightsun » July 25th, 2018, 9:44 am

I am fortunate to boat in an area where the US is a stone throw away from us. Over the last 20 years I have fuelled up 90% of the time on the US side...

9 Replies

3503 Views

Last post by AndiamoSeattle View the latest post
August 1st, 2018, 8:49 pm
1998 405 Owners Manual

Last post by km1125 « July 30th, 2018, 2:51 pm
Replies: 6
by Serendipity » July 28th, 2018, 7:16 pm

I am looking to purchase a 1998 Carver 405 or 406 owners manual. I havent located one online or in ebay. I searched the forum here and got zero...

6 Replies

2631 Views

Last post by km1125 View the latest post
July 30th, 2018, 2:51 pm

New Topic

806 topics

Page 21 of 33
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
19
20
21
22
23
…
33
Next

Return to Board Index

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 7 guests

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum