I have a 1992 Carver CPMY 430 that has a hydraulic dinghy lift. Very unique to the vessel as I have never seen anything like it.
Very nice when it works but I think its original to the vessel and in those days used relay switches for the operating the hydraulic unit and it has a remote control wireless. The relay system is old and I want to modernize it perhaps to a PLC unit. If anyone has knowledge on this type of stuff I'd like to pick your brain on some ideas.
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I have a 7.4 L gas mercruiser on a 2000 Carver 356 Aft Deck. The alternator is frozen, locked up, and needs to be replaced. Do I go after-market or OEM? Thanks

Hi, have 2004 Crusader 6.0s... hopefully a simple question...to change the t-stat on the heat exchanger, do you need to drain off any of the coolant? I can’t tell if the housing is below or above the degas bottle fluid level... thanks!

I have a Raymarine E120 chart plotter and would like to install AIS. Is there a compatible system out there? I’m thinking the Raymarine AIS 650 or 700 as possible options but I recall reading some compatibility issues. Anyone have insight or have one installed?

Hey Gang,



We have a gorgeous 1998 355 Aft Cabin here in Washington State. I’ve installed a new Garmin radar combo kit with “ClearVu" and CHIRP. We’re planning on installing a new through hull transducer this winter. Strictly Puget Sound cruising. So max depth of 500’.



Any suggestions on transducer type and also importantly, what is the deadrise angle I should plan for? There are a few options available and I don’t want to goof that up!



Thanks for any advice you can give us!



Cheers, Greg

Hi all,

I recently purchased a 3607 carver with 2 x 350 hp engines.

I have not used the boat yet as i bought it winter stored 300 miles away and will fit it out and sail it home in spring.

the fuel tanks hold 250 gals us,

travelling at about 8-9 knots what kind of fuel consumption should i expect? (hourly?)

Does anyone know where i can buy a main replacement hatch .Size 19.5 in X 19.5 in.cutout size. New or used?

Does anyone know the size of the thru hull fittings located just above water line. We hav ...

I have a 2000 396 Aft Cabin. The admiral really wants a seat or two on the bow. I recently saw a seat on the aft rail of a sail boat which connects to the rail on the back with a small leg on the front. Has anyone installed such a seat on the bow rail.

A company (www.zarcor.com) that makes such seats for sail boats sent the following response to my question:

"For several reasons, we do not custom make seats for the bow of power, and Sailboats. Thank you for your interest."

I found a site whic ...

Hi, I am selecting one of a handful of Carver 396's that are for sale in my area. One I am looking at has Volvo Penta 8.1 engines. After some research, I seems they are more or less mercury engines. I am very much a DYI type so easy access to parts and a reasonable cost is critical to me.

I read some comments the Volvo diesels are not so reliable but that the gas Volvos are a different animal all together. I am only interested in gas as my MO is sit at the dock a lot and make mostly short trips ...

Hello everyone. I posted this on the Carver 430 FB page. It was suggested I also copy it here as there are many Carvers similar to my 430.



As the boat is hibernating and things are slow at work, I though I'd take some time to try and get a little better educated in preparation for the spring. I make no secret of the fact that we are new boaters with our first boat. On my 91 430 I have 3 Air units. I know for sure one is located under the forward bed. I read on an earlier post that there is one s ...

Hi All,

I am new here, so I'll do my best to adhere to protocol.

I am in the very long process of restoring a 1974 Carver Santa Cruz. It seems to have an electrical issue which led me to looking for the production wiring diagram. So far with no luck. Can someone tell me if the wiring diagram is available and if so how to get it?

Thanks all PT