My name is Frank I joined this group because i want to learn all I can about Carver yachts...the good and not so good if there is any. My wife and I are set on the Carver 466 in about two years when we become empty nesters. We have traveled about Florida and looked at a 466 which she fell in love with, I'm just glad she is on board to move aboard. This dream has been in the works for about four years now which is why I became a yacht insurance agent to learn all there is about the insurance aspect and I will be able to do that job as we live aboard. I'm a retired deputy sheriff and needed a part time job in retirement which being an insurance agent fit the bill I can do that from anywhere. I have learned a lot and willing to share all there is to know about yacht insurance to whomever has questions. Being a cop for 25 years helping people being an agent fills that void of still being able to help where/when I can. I also have my Masters Captain's license and work part time as an airboat charter captain at a local airboat ride location 1-2 times per week to get me out of the house/office. Overall life is great and cant wait till our next chapter to sell everything and move aboard. Cheers!!

Hi All,

I've owned by 310 Santego in Chicago for 10 years. I was down doing some prep for the season and noticed the straps from the lift from storage had broken the fittings on the bilge drain on the hull of the boat. Both sides. I've attached pics of both as well as some other parts I'm trying to source. From my research here, it appears part numbers are not really helpful with Carver closing operations. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to source these types of parts? Bilge drain covers, window vents, battery door latches, etc?

Thanks for any help!
Jon

Hello Everyone,

I'm beginning my diesel heater installation. I'm installing the heater in the hatch under the salon table. First step was removing the Red Dot which went relatively well. After some leakage, I managed to trim back the coolant hoses and get the space ready for install. I decided not to interrupt the coolant flow circuit for now. It remains a loop.

One of my concerns is where I'm going to draw fuel from. I'm leaning toward installing a bronze "T" in the fuel line after the primary Racor Filters. This may be more of a simple installation rather than tapping into one of the fuel tanks. (If they even have a spare access cap)

Invictus has Cummins 6BT5.9-M's. I won't be running the heater while under way. Is it possible this new "T" might foul up my fuel situation to the engines while running?

Please let me know what you think! I'm anxious to get underway this coming weekend.

Many Thanks, Greg

Hi - I'm new to the Carver Forum.
I have a 2002 410 Sport Sedan. The props were changed out at some point by the original owner. It has twin Cummins diesels (370 hp). It struggles to get on plane unless I turn the steering wheel and then it seems break free and come onto plane. Current props are 24x29. I am trying to find out what the original props were on this boat. I think the replacement prop pitch may be too much.

During survey the surveyor found that the steering pressure was at 10 lbs. I understand that it's supposed to be 20-25 lbs. I didn't get to see what he was looking at, but pretty sure he saw a gauge. Question is how do you increase the pressure in the system?

Hello!

Looking for input. Couple of years ago I set up solar on my boat, works like a charm. I can last on the the hook up to 5 days without worrying about charging.

My Kholer generator has broken down, and am thinking of ripping it out of the boat.

I would replace it with a high output alternator on 1 of my engines. I am using the Integral epower alternator as an example.

Running the 1 engine for appox 1 hour at min 1800rpm would generate 8-9kw (according to their literature).

Why would I not just get rid of the Genny, take it out of the boat and rely on 1 engine to run for 1 hour per week to recharge my batteries (LIFPO batteries).

Genny is currently broken, going to take 2k$ to fix.

I could sell it for half that, fund the alternator for nothing - or at least close to it.

BTW: Some facts

Don't use AC unless on shorepower. Ever.

Rarely use hot water on the hook, swim to bathe. Bio deg soap.

Wash dishes in cold water. Why not.

So... what use is the Genny?

All opinions and thoughts appreciated before I go ahead this spring.

Thanks for helping ahead...

I have this vent? On the side of my bot. Any idea what it migh be?

Good morning
On the bottom of my boat I have this sensor? Anyone know what it might be? The wire coming off of it looks like a radio antenna wire or RCA cable.

Thank you

Wondering I can get some help on this. In my parts catalogue it list opt 946/949/960,966. My question is how do I find out what opt pertains to my boat

Hi guys. Needing some help please. We had a mishap with our vessel, resulting in the lower helm gear shifter snapping (cable got caught underneath and pulled through) we have the replacement cable but I can't find a replacement shifter. We brought one here in New Zealand but it's nothing like the Carver ones and won't work. I can't seem to find anything online. Is there anywhere I can buy parts like this please? It's a 1988 carver convertible 3227