Well it keeps getting better.
After spending a couple months ironing out small issues after taking ownership of my 1999 445 I had it out for a full throttle run and extended motor today. When I got back in the slip and I had a "large" coolant leak. Didn't have time for true detective work. Anyone have to deal with something similar? I would like to narrow it down before starting the trouble shooting,
Thanks

Looking for a new cam for the 454 Crusader cannot find one at parts store anywhere part number is RH RA 050015.

Can anyone guide me to a replacement? Located in Charleston Tennessee but will drive or pay for shipping.

Happy New Year everyone! Hope everyone got some time away and relaxed a bit. We have decided to move to Mobile AL on the ICW. We will be moving our Carver from Lake Lanier GA to Chatanooga TN so I can take a trip down the river systems (part of the loop) down to Mobile AL. where we will keep her long term in the Dog River in brackish water.

1) I have already installed flush ports on my Engines and generators for de-salting when we venture into the salt water which will likely be often. I did a video on installing the flush ports on my YouTube channel if anyone is interested (my solution was <$100 dollars per engine)

2) Once I have a new address in Mobile, I will add AIS (Garmin 800 Transceiver) to my Carver for the river trip and beyond

3) We will have Aluminum anodes installed as we leave Lake Lanier

4) Once we arrive in Mobile at our new home port - The marina has a boat yard that also does bottom paint. Any suggestions for the bottom paint (brand, type, etc.) being in both brackish and salt water mostly on the ICW and rivers in and around Mobile AL.?

Lastly, any suggestions for the change in venue, fresh water to brackish, anything I may need to consider? As always, any help is greatly appreciated. Hope you all like the video if you chose to check it out. We are looking forward to not being stuck on the lake albeit a large lake, still a lake.

Generators have been the bane of my boating existence. We had a new boat built for us years ago and even it had generator issues. In today's world I feel like technology has gotten to the point that the generator is no longer necessary to have heat, air conditioning, and all the other AC based loads we enjoy. I've had an electrical upgrade on my projects list for quite some time, but it was fairly low in priority since everything was working.

A few weeks ago the starboard engine wouldn't start and it sounded like a weak battery. I at least learned how the boat manages paralleling the batteries without switches, which is probably improper use of that term. The port engine started and then after a few minutes I was able to start the starboard. This makes sense to me because there is a two alternator/three battery bank battery isolator on board. Once port started, that alternator was feeding enough extra juice to "jump" starboard. Figuring it was a bad battery (it is roughly 3 years old which is all I seem to get here in Florida), I took the battery out to have it tested. It tested good. While normally people would be happy with that result, for us boaters it means that something more expensive is working against us.

I re-installed the battery and tried to start starboard. Slow crank and no start. Start port, wait a bit, and starboard starts fine.

I noticed once the engines were started, the volts were only in the 11.0 range. I had about 13.8 without the engines running. What I found was that the battery isolator is open from A1 to all 3 banks. A1 is most likely starboard. So when the port engine is running, it is feeding all three battery banks, but when starboard is running its alternator can't feed anything.

Diode isolators being pretty old technology, I went in search of something different. DC-DC converters or Argofets seemed to be the way to go. I called the local Victron dealer who put me in touch with The Yacht Rigger. We had a great conversation about what happened and what I'd like to accomplish. He quickly steered me away from Argofets since the ultimate goal is to go full lithium without a generator.

The goals of the project:
1. Run all house loads while underway using the engines. I already need to have two powerful engines running so why have to also have the generator running?
2. Be able to remain comfortable overnight during August in Florida without running any engines.
3. Retain or improve on existing redundancies.
4. A phased approach that doesn't result in any wasted new components, provides as much benefit as early as possible, and minimizes upfront costs.

The initial thinking:

• DC-DC converters now to address the battery isolator issue.
• High output alternator(s).
• Victron LiFePO batteries for house bank.
• Two Victron Multiplus charger/inverters. My requirements would need either two small or one large Multiplus. Two smaller ones are easier to work with.

The Yacht Rigger will be sending me a plan next week with more details. Once this project is fully completed, the generator will essentially be redundant and can be removed. Optionally, we could look at using Quattro instead of Multiplus and keep the generator, but I don't think that really buys anything. Not having a generator would make that space available for either more storage or more batteries.

So far this year is shaping up to have a lot of projects.

I am expecting to close on one of three Carvers before March 1. Looking at two 41 CMYs ('07 or '08) & one 43 MY ('03). Hoping to gain some insights as well as ask questions. Have had experience owning a 30' Chris Craft Express. Looking to dock in Chattanooga.

New to this size boat
Ran out my chain and found it to only be 175 feet long. Last few owners didn't do much with the boat. Wanting to replace with 300'. The current chain appears to be 8mm 1.5" links stamped LH. Local shop wasn't sure of the origin suspects its a foreign make.
Any recommendations for replacement that will be compatible on my windlass?

Had this link for quite some time now. Figured some of you may be interested in getting an original brochure. There are several to choose from, some are sold out. Most seem to come from dealerships and have a business card stapled to them. https://boatbrochure.com/collections/carver

Hello everyone!

I’m looking for Carver yachts for sale. I plan to buy one this year, and I would greatly appreciate any recommendations or leads you might have.

If you have a Carver for sale or know someone who does, please feel free to reach out! I appreciate any help or advice!

Thank you!

Hello !

My name is Chad, and I'm excited to join this forum! I don’t own a Carver yacht yet, but I plan to buy one this year. I've always been fascinated by sailing and would love to spend time at sea with my family and friends.

I'm here to discover this fascinating world and learn a lot from your experiences. Thank you for welcoming me to the forum!

Hello everyone,

I’m seeking advice and experiences regarding yacht charter in Saint-Tropez. This area seems really amazing for sailing, and I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Have you ever sailed there? What yachts do you recommend for fully enjoying this experience? I’m also interested in your suggestions for the best itineraries and must-see points of interest during the cruise.

Thank you in advance for sharing!