Anybody ever repair/replace the stairs that you lift to access your engine space (in my case, forward of salon)? Mine have been pretty Frankensteined by the previous owner, and are becoming a problem so just looking for anyone who has messed with them. I'm considering just finding a carpenter to build something from scratch but I'm afraid that if I rip out the old ones I'll never get it right again.

Hi Everyone,

This lock on my 355 transom box was corroded and wouldn't lock. Cam was frozen and I broke it off.

So............3 weeks ago, everything in the box was stolen. Ughhhhh.

Does anyone know what the specs are for this lock? I didn't remove it and would like to get it ordered. I didn't see it in the parts manual for the 1998 355 Aft.
Any help would be super outstanding.

Be Safe, Greg

We are in the process of buying a 2000 Trojan 440 Express (by Carver). A survey is being done next week. We're hoping that everything goes well. I would also like what the Carver family here thinks of this boat, I know that's a loaded question because of each's own opinions and preference .... but take it easy on me, I'm new here.

I am a dIY with a mechanical engineering and fabrication background. This is our 6th boat in 30 years of boating. We are actively involved in the Coast Guard Auxiliar ...

My boat came with 250' of all chain rode. Although it will definitely hold best in all conditions just due to the weight of the chain I am considering going to about 40' of 5/16" SS chain and 125, of 5/8" 8 plait rope. Chosen size is what the Maxwell 800 winch calls for. http://marinewarehouse.net/images/ancho ... manual.pdf

Why? There is no suspension on all chain which can get noisy not to mention impact forces in bad conditions. I do have a bridle that I use to add susp ...

I'm looking at a Carver with twin Ford 351s. The boat seems in good shape but needs some exhaust manifolds attention. The interior has been gone thru with new equipment, etc.



The reason for my post is to solicit opinions based on the fact that for the past 12 years the boat has sat in marinas. Nine years with the previous owner who used it as a liveaboard and fixed nothing. Cheap rent on the water I guess. The last 3 years has been spent with the current owner who had the boat towed to his marin ...

Has anyone used one of these ? Looks good.but…………
1994 390CPMY

https://shop-us.sideshift.com/collectio ... w-thruster

EDIT!!!!2023:

Please do look a bit further into the forum and find the topic where i explain that I cannot serve every singleposter (who vanishes into oblivion after being helped) with documents.

I set up a website at my own cost to provide Carver owners and wannabe owners to download whatever salvaged file they consider useful. http://www.carveryachts.store (it is technically not so great, I know, but it works)

Everyone (!) considering, pondering, worrying, choosing, to buy a Carver is most we ...

Somebody saved them! Maybe a good time for someone to download them all and post on this site before they disappear.
https://www.downloadboatmanuals.com/boa ... er-yachts/

I just purchased our 2006 Carver 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht and the owner's manual is not onboard. Does anyone have the electronic version or could you send me a copy of the 2006 Owners Manual, please? Also, I am hoping to get the specifications for this model. Both of these used to be on the Carver Website which was taken down shortly before we purchased our new boat. I don't expect much help in tracking down the original that came with the boat. Please send me a note to david@e-levitt.com. I ...

This keeps coming up so figured I should make a post directing other to what is available today as for the those crumbling ceiling fixtures on many Carvers. The ones I refer to are the Hera brand, this will give you an idea of what the look like.

Original Hera Brand Fixture, Discontinued Many Years Ago. https://www.eclectic-ware.com/hera-repl ... parts.html

Problem with these is the heat from the halogen bulb dries out the plastic until it crumbles by touch, not worth buying used one ...