Watching the devastation this morning........ Hopefully our Florida members/families and our leader escaped this storm safe......good luck and Godspeed to all affected......

Had the boat hauled out this morning. Got everything out and ready for her winter nap. Just need to go back and winterize but I do have everything on board to do so. Never hauled this early, usually mid October for me then again September really sucked this year. Good news is I think I am done modifying Midnight Sun. No projects on the list for this winter.

I’m currently in the process of buying a 1988 Carver 3227 convertible to use for family fun and fishing in and around Oahu, Hawaii where I reside. It’s currently powered by a pair of Perkins T6.354 diesel engines and is in overall good condition. Any tips, tricks, advice, or comments on it would be appreciated. FYI this is my first experience with a carver but far from my first boat.

I have a 2004 Carver564CPMY, I was told the cockpit floor is removable, does anyone know for sure if it is removable or not? My old boat was a 1996 Carver500CPMY and it was not removable.

Thanks

Howdy all Just wanted to jump in here and interduce myself. I have had Carvers for about 10 years now and just purchased another one. I started with a Carver500CPMY and just purchased a 564CPMY. We don't go out to sea much so this is the perfect vessel for us. I will up we purchased. On my 500 the cockpit floor was one piece and was not removable. We have to get a softspot fixed on the new boat and are being told the whole cockpit floor just screws in and can be removed. I am not sure I ...

KenGrant here.. Well, for better or worse I've just acquired my first Yacht. I know this because Caver said so and it does not have drain plug. This is boat no. 4 for me & the 2nd with a toilet and sink(s). There issues to solve with engines B4 she can hit the water the first time. I'm handy with tools & the price was right. Now the fun begins.
Cheers. to all.

Morning all,
My port engine has a rod knock and needs to be replaced, anyone have any experience or any tricks on the removal and the installation of the new long block? Is the rear window removable so I can use a beam and a forklift? the sliding door opening is just to small and I still need to get the block from the door to the port side bilge.
any help will be greatly appreciated

Closed cooling, risers only, manifolds are anti-freeze cooled. Just completed season 6 on the risers, so it should be time for replacement. It is a Gen 5 Mercruiser, I am seeing dry joint, wet joint, 7 degree, 14 degree.........??



I looked at the past repair order and the repair mechanic just said "2 risers" no part numbers!



SO, any input to dry joint, wet? I know that they can be inspected, but to pull all 4 off, then put them back on if they look OK, just doesn't make sense to me.

Where is it located on the engine and how do I replace it. Hasn't been changed in 2 seasons...

Thanks!

Not Carver specific, but my 355 w/ 454's is due for an oil change. What type of oil extractor do you recommend? Is there an advantage to a manual vs automatic pump? What do you use? Thank you for any advice.