Hi all, considering buying a 1997 Carver 500 with the Cummins 8.3's... Hope you can give me some advice? What material are the fuel and water tanks in this model? With 1000hrs, (1000hr service done) along with after coolers serviced, what should I be concerned with? Had numerous boats, just never a Carver. Thanks in advance.

Hi all,
I'm 2000 miles away from the boat - I need to order full new seals - tubes, everything!

I have a copy of the build sheets and I have 2-1/4 shafts. However I don't have the stern tube size.

Can anyone advise - do you know the stern tube size, or do you know the tides kit part number?

Thanks In advance for help.

Does anyone know the best way in going about the removal of carpet
on my walls?

Kindly,
v/r,
Stephen

Hello friends,



It’s been awhile since I’ve posted…I’ve been working on my vessel. My God, it’s slow going and expensive.



In the salon area, I’ve been taking the wall panels off and I’m getting those covered in black leather.



I was thinking while those panels are off, does it make sense to add some spray foam insulation?



This is my first boat - and criticisms are welcome..I have a thick skin.





Kindly,

v/r,

Stephen

Hello! I purchased a 2002 Carver 346 last summer and am looking to make a few updates for the 2026 season.



Would be nice to know the position of the trim tabs vs. just pressing the dash toggle UP or DOWN not knowing when the tabs hit their stops (as I dont have a dash gauge). Currently I just keep pressing the button and holding for a while assuming eventually I will be all the way up (or down), not sure if that does any harm to the hydraulics either.



Does anyone know what brand Carver used ...

Hi team,

I'm redoing the electrical system on my Carver 3607, and frankly, it's a mess. I need to change the chargers, and I'm not sure how to redo the distribution panels without tearing everything out. It’s honestly more complicated than optimizing the latency in an online game at least there, if you mess up your settings, you don't risk a fire! Has anyone here done this before? Any tips and tricks to avoid burning the boat or breaking the bank on re ...

Hi team,

John here, JJ312 on the forum. I just bought an '88 Carver 3607. It needs quite a bit of work, especially the electrical system, as you saw in my other post. I'm in the southwest with the boat.
Looking forward to exchanging tips with you!

I finally managed to get the bridge electronics on our 360 Sport Sedan exactly where I want them, but man, my scheduling is a total mess this season. I thought having the onboard system and my phone would be enough to keep our weekend departures and guest arrivals straight. Instead, I’m finding that my personal appointments often vanish or don't show up on the shared iPad we keep at the helm, leading to a few "where are you?" calls while I'm out at the fuel dock. It seems like the constant switc ...

I tried to post this yesterday but the website was very slow so it looks like it timed out.

Can someone tell me if the mid-cabin (Hobbit Hut) on a 2003 - 466 has a 110 volt outlet? The electrical schematic does not specifically call it out, but it could be tied to the salon or forward head circuit. TIA

Hi all,
We have a 2005 Carver 38SS with Volvo 8.1s that we need to remove the port engine. The Galley and flooring are covering what would be the port side engine hatch in the floor and does not appear to be removable. The salon has a raised dining area with the aft cabin below it. There is a bulk head directly aft of the engine so it cannot go to the rear.

Any ideas? anyone been here before?

Thanks
Jeff