Hello friends,

I hope everyone is well. Apologies in advance if I’m in the wrong section. I took possession yesterday of my 1987 Carver Mariner 3297….she’s fires right up, super excited to begin work on her.

Ok, the needle in the fuel gauge is missing…can I replace the gauge, get it repaired or find an original?????

Thank you for your help in advance.

Kindly,
v/r,
Stephen

I will start by saying we have had boats of some kind/size for almost all of our adult lives, the last small one we hung onto, I drive by every day ( sold to a neighbour ). So after all this time now I have a question ?

Who out there just uses their boat as a cottage, never takes it away from the dock. If there is someone, how is the experience using the marina for everything. Up here that would include haul out/winterize systems that were used, then lift in and tow to slip in spring....rinse and repeat.

We are a bit older and I have some health issues , that seem to be getting some better. We really miss the boating lifestyle and getting away from home, meeting folk etc. Certainly cannot deal with a real cottage now and all the work that comes with it.

Just putting this out there as we would be interested to hear opinions from those that do this or have tried it. My wife is considering to have me tested.....

Hello friends,

New to boats and just purchased an 1987 Mariner 3297. Can the steering wheels in these boats be replaced?

Kindly,
v/r,
Stephen

Hello friends,

I hope everyone is well. I love cars and guns and just recently purchased a new toy.

Not quite sure which forum I should start with. I do have a quick question…I did purchase an aftermarket steering wheel to replace that God awful one that’s in there now…are the steering wheels easy to replace on the Mariner?

Thanks for everyone’s patient as I learn.

Kindly,
v/r,
Stephen

I have the two water lines that go from the motor to the hot water tank. They get warm when the engine is running. I want to stop that system. Should I make a loop without the hot water tank or just cap the two lines?
1990 carver 34 Santiago

Hello all

Synchronizer Gauge wasn’t working, so I tossed it, only lately to be told it could have been serviced, my bad !!.

2 inch gauge but no mfg’r name. Any info from you “smarter than me” boaters on where to get one. Module is in place, working or not is an unknown. 1989 santego with what I think is original dash.

Any ideas greatly appreciated

Guy

Winterizing is there a good video or long checklist I can see to help me winterize my boat for the first time, 1990 34 santego.

Hi, I recently bought a carver 3007 AC circa 1985, and it has 3 broken rectangular portholes.
the dimensions of the portholes are 450mmx250mm, but I can't seem to find replacement parts(carver made or not) in the correct dimensions.
I was wondering if anyone knew a seller who can supply these, and ship to the UK.
any help would be greatly appreciated,
Steve

Hey guys
I am new to this forum and in the process of purchasing a 2002 Carver 346 6.2 MPI Mercruisers and looking for some info.
As with any purchase I make, I always start off with changing the basics. Oil, plugs, filters, that way I know it has been done and I start with a fresh "pallet". What do you guys recommend for the following?

Side note: I believe I only have a few days to get this stuff done as the boat will be put in the marinas storage yard within the next week or so for the winter and would at least like to change the oil and filters.

1. Oil. Not knowing what has been used by the current owner, what oil would you guys recommend? (I am a fan of Amsoil and Mobile)

2. Oil filter.

3. Spark plugs (NGK)

4. Fuel filter

What is your favourite oil extractor?

Any help would be much appreciated as I am short on time. I normally enjoy researching this type of stuff but with limited time, I feel it would be of great help to reach out to this forum for help so I can get this stuff done in a timely manor.

Cheers

Just bought my second Carver aft cabin. Went from the 1992 “33” (which was really the 350) to my new to me 2004 366. I expected most things to be roughly the same, just newer. One thing has me puzzled more than most changes…the shore power cables are hardwired in. No connector plugs. Just two long-ass cables that store and come out of the aft steps. WHY? Why would they not put in connection plugs like every other boat? How the heck am I going to replace those cords that no doubt wind through completely inaccessible areas of the boat and probably zip tied every foot along the way? I’m open to all thoughts and suggestions.