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

Welcome to CarverYachtOwners.com!

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Brr Its Cold Tonight

Last post by RGrew176 « June 9th, 2016, 12:33 am
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by RGrew176 » June 8th, 2016, 4:56 am

After I got off work I headed down to the boat to spend the next 2 days here. A couple of projects to finish up. It is 50* outside with a pretty good...

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June 9th, 2016, 12:33 am
Carver 360 Sport Sedan fuel consumption?

Last post by RGrew176 « June 9th, 2016, 12:31 am
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by John Easley » June 7th, 2016, 6:53 pm

We'll be looking at a 2005 360 Sport Sedan this Saturday. It has 327 hours on the Volvo 8.1s. This boat weighs in at roughly 22,000 lbs. Does anyone...

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June 9th, 2016, 12:31 am
1993 350 with 454's

Last post by folivier « June 7th, 2016, 11:32 am

by folivier » June 7th, 2016, 11:32 am

Going to look at a 1993 350 aft cabin with twin 454's carbed.
Can anyone give me an idea of what cruise and top speed to expect, assuming engines...

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June 7th, 2016, 11:32 am
1987 carver electrical problem

Last post by Viper « June 6th, 2016, 9:13 pm
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by eanderson560 » June 5th, 2016, 2:09 pm

When I am connected to shore power everything works great but when I disconnect and try to run the generator only the air conditioning will work. The...
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June 6th, 2016, 9:13 pm
New Member - Looking at Carver Mariner 36

Last post by feeez « June 5th, 2016, 11:55 am
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by John Easley » June 4th, 2016, 5:58 pm

My wife and I today toured a 2007 Carver Mariner 36. Though we have both been on and around boats a lot and I have some experience driving a 35 foot,...

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June 5th, 2016, 11:55 am
Should I be Angry

Last post by Viper « June 3rd, 2016, 11:36 pm
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by Hunt_trex » June 2nd, 2016, 1:14 pm

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This is this first time I've had a boat that has not been trailered and where I can do all the work to it myself.

I'm really put out with the...
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June 3rd, 2016, 11:36 pm
I Installed My New VHF

Last post by RGrew176 « June 3rd, 2016, 11:04 pm
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by RGrew176 » June 3rd, 2016, 4:45 am

I finally got the time to install my new VHF radio. It is a Standard Horizon GX1700.

I turned the unit on and got into the Setup Menu and...

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June 3rd, 2016, 11:04 pm
Boat trim after Seakeeper Install

Last post by mjk1040 « June 3rd, 2016, 5:27 am
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by HaveADay » June 1st, 2016, 9:31 pm

Hello all,

This winter I installed a Seakeeper 9 on my 2003 Carver Voyager 570. The stabilizer is as far back as it can be on the center line in the...

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June 3rd, 2016, 5:27 am
Carver 530 Voyager

Last post by SouthernCross « June 1st, 2016, 5:51 pm
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by deenbob1 » April 7th, 2016, 9:03 am

We are in the process of selling our home and plan on buying a boat to live on. We are looking at the 530 voyager. We like the layout and the fact of...

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June 1st, 2016, 5:51 pm
Ready--------Set--------Launch

Last post by Lyndon670 « May 26th, 2016, 3:55 pm
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by RGrew176 » May 26th, 2016, 3:21 am

There she is sitting in the slings waiting for my 4 PM Wednesday appointment to launch. They look so much bigger out of the water.

There she is...

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May 26th, 2016, 3:55 pm
Getting Closer

Last post by RGrew176 « May 22nd, 2016, 2:59 am
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by RGrew176 » May 6th, 2016, 2:42 am

I am getting closer to launch. The weather here has been dismal on most of my days off. I have had only 2 days that I was off work that were good...
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May 22nd, 2016, 2:59 am
New owner of a 350 Mariner

Last post by JimnJudi « May 11th, 2016, 7:33 am
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by autopro » February 2nd, 2016, 4:20 pm

I'm the proud new owner of my first ever boat a 2003 Carver Mariner 350 :confused: . I purchased this Mariner out of Oklahoma and it's currently on...
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May 11th, 2016, 7:33 am
Boating Friends

Last post by Viper « May 8th, 2016, 8:46 pm
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by Wayne162 » May 8th, 2016, 11:20 am

We all meet new acquaintances in the boating community thru our travels, some we like and some not so much. I wanted to share a brief story of a...

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May 8th, 2016, 8:46 pm
maxwell windlass anchor

Last post by michelml54 « May 2nd, 2016, 3:17 pm
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by michelml54 » September 22nd, 2014, 3:55 pm

on my 325 motor yacht 1998, i feel like it is not strong enough to pull the boat on calm water to retrieve the anchor . I always have to reset the...

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May 2nd, 2016, 3:17 pm
Will Need New Batteries

Last post by AaHubb « April 29th, 2016, 10:34 pm
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by RGrew176 » April 29th, 2016, 5:00 am

When I bought my boat last August I had no idea how old the batteries are. I knew one was weak and I planned to get new ones this year. Last Saturday...

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April 29th, 2016, 10:34 pm
Taking Her Out For The First Time

Last post by CaptBob « April 25th, 2016, 9:49 am
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by RGrew176 » September 1st, 2015, 11:08 pm

Tomorrow I will be taking my new to me 1981 Carver 3007 Aft Cabin out for the first time. It will be our first trip together. Heading to a rendezvous...
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April 25th, 2016, 9:49 am
Hurry up Summer!

Last post by RGrew176 « April 21st, 2016, 2:25 am
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by CaptBob » March 30th, 2016, 2:53 pm

I Keep looking at last year pics.... We have already been out twice this year, (had one person swim... not really smart) burned some fuel, Bumped the...
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April 21st, 2016, 2:25 am
325 fuel consumption

Last post by Rocket09 « April 14th, 2016, 10:02 pm
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by Rocket09 » April 11th, 2016, 5:56 pm

Hello all, first am sorry if this subject has probably already been discussed At lenght but I could not researched it.

I just purchased a 1995 325,...

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April 14th, 2016, 10:02 pm
Tax value of a cruise?

Last post by jporta « April 12th, 2016, 12:28 pm
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by boatingbob » February 24th, 2016, 5:39 pm

Hi All!

Here's an odd question for you: some friends asked if we'd be willing to host an afternoon cruise on our Carver 390 CPMY as an auction item...

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April 12th, 2016, 12:28 pm
Carver mariner 350

Last post by Makin Waves « April 9th, 2016, 11:20 am
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by jporta » April 6th, 2016, 6:45 pm

I am looking at a 2000 Mariner 350 and I would like to have some feedback on the performance of this boat in choppy waters and how easy or difficult...

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April 9th, 2016, 11:20 am
Flashlight

Last post by SplashyLady « April 6th, 2016, 11:46 am
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by RGrew176 » April 6th, 2016, 5:09 am

Just curious if anyone has purchased one of these flashlights. If so, does it live up to the hype or is it a waste of money.

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April 6th, 2016, 11:46 am
outside seat as refrigerator

Last post by SplashyLady « March 22nd, 2016, 10:21 am
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by cmonell » March 21st, 2016, 6:10 pm

Hi. We recently bought a Carver 35 and would love to find out if anyone has converted any of the seats in cockpit into a refrigerator or put some...

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March 22nd, 2016, 10:21 am
Uncovered and ready for survey work!

Last post by RGrew176 « March 17th, 2016, 3:04 am
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by tonyiiiafl » March 13th, 2016, 9:26 am

Starboard 03 13 2016.JPG It may be only March 12, but HOLODECK is all uncovered and the canvas is up. I spoke to the boat yard in Maine and they said...

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March 17th, 2016, 3:04 am
lock cylinders needed

Last post by Viper « March 13th, 2016, 1:28 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » March 6th, 2016, 8:35 am

anyone have a source for new lock cylinders or even new latches for the sets of sliding doors on a 1994 39 Cockpit Motor Yacht? I would like to...

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March 13th, 2016, 1:28 pm
New Chartplotter

Last post by Makin Waves « March 12th, 2016, 1:33 pm
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by Makin Waves » January 25th, 2016, 3:50 pm

I am buying a 2006 Carver 46MY, I want 2 chartplotters which I have on my trade in, currently the 46 has a Raymarine C120. I have been told I can't...

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Last post by Makin Waves View the latest post
March 12th, 2016, 1:33 pm

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