Hey all
I am going to have my new to me boat bottom painted and want to replace all the zincs while I can.
The boats not here yet so I cant just go look at it to see what I need in the way of zincs.
I know I need the 2 zincs [1 1/2"] for the shafts but what others do i need and what are the sizes?
I want to have them In hand before boat gets here.

First post... First Carver owned.



My Kohler generator has mind of its own. Some days it will run from the time we leave slip to the time return 8 hours later. Other days will run for 15 min and shut off. Some days it runs while I’m cruising, some days nope. Some days it will run when cove’d out and you guessed it, some days it will not. Acts this way whether the gas tanks are full and while their low.



Here is what I have done:

Serviced twice with oil changes and filters

New impeller

New spark plug ...

I tried to make up a flush port so I could winterize my engine. The hose is 1-1/4 ID with wire. I used standard plumbing fittings. The standard barb fitting has an OD over 1-3/16. The 1” fitting is too small. What am I doing wrong. There is no way to get the fitting into the hose even with heat to soften the rubber.

I'm looking at buying a Carver 360 Mariner with Crusader 330 hp 5.7FI Captains Choice engines. Absolutely love the boat but the test drive came up with a 20 mph TOP speed per GPS. Tachs were turning at just 4000 RPM which I believe is low. Props are four blade 20 x 21s. Boat had pretty much full fuel and full water and 4 people but otherwise fairly empty. 3500 RPM got us approx 15mph (not Knots) and seemed to be working hard. I was VERY Disappointed.

Anybody out there that could give me comparati ...

I have several of these lights on the bridge. One is not working. How do I open it and where can I get a replacement bulb? I don't want to break it.
Thanks,
Barry

Hi all,

I tried to look this up in the owner's manual but could not find out what these lights are for. They have never turned on.

I just had a false alarm from a failed oil pressure switch so I am familiar with the engine buzzer circuit.
Thanks,
Barry

Good evening all,

Does anyone know the prop shaft length on a 1986 3227 Convertible?

I never like to get caught with my pants down so I swap all batteries every 5th season. Trying these Cummins batteries this time around. 4x group 31, 1000 CCA for starting and thrusters and a 925CCA for the generator. Have 2 L16's on order for the house bank for a total of 430AH @ 20hr rate. Around $1700 boat bucks for all 7.







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My '87 Santa Cruz is coming along beautifully! Such a beautiful ride! As I was cruising I noticed the tilt wasn't working and that the gauge needle is not visible. Back at the dock I tested the 3 button tilt control on the flybridge and found the switches are bad.(I jumped the contacts with alligator clips and the outdrive tilts up and down correctly.) I ordered a used one that hopefully will work. As for the gauge, I wiggled under the console and found the wires are cu ...

Hi, I have a 1987 Santego. Just put it in the water for season and after couple of days someone at marina notice it was taking on water and it had it taken out. Water did not reach near top of engine or batteries. Water leaking from transom shield. Will have it pulled and everything checked out. If transom rotting that may be it

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