Most of us have already converted our halogen/incandecent lighting to LED including myself however for those who have not here are some tips.


Early on LED lights were cool white only, some like it but I find it too white with almost a blue tint to it, the early versions of warm white were rather green in effect and looked ok but a little odd. Point is both did not do well in light color in comparison to halogen which is just right IMHO.

Fast forward 8-10 years and many alternatives have hit the ma ...

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement door latch mechanism for my 2001 Carver 506 ?
I have pics attached. I don't even see a manufacturers name.
Thanks !
Jim

I would like to find out how you folks are winterizing the A/C system.

I know that if I remove the cover of the raw water strainer to add antifreeze. I will lose the prime and the process becomes a real pain.

I have a friend at the dock who tells me that he has a raw water strainer cover that has a female hose fitting incorporated into the cast. He states that this allows him to flush the system first with fresh water and then introduce antifreeze, all without losing the prime.

Unfortunately I w ...

My wife and I are in the initial purchase stages of a 2006 Carver 36 MY aft cabin in Seattle area.

There is only a 217hrs on the twin gas volvo 5.7Gxi engines. The boat has been moored in fresh water in lake union.

What are the most likely items to be concerned and critical on?

I've read the drip pans of the ac units have draining issues?

The items i initially noticed are the starboard side swim platform is extremely close to the water line. The port engine starboard side exhaust manifold has r ...

General windlass Q:

Took the motor off and pulled the front cover, it still seems jammed up. I can’t turn the gearbox with a manual hand crank, not even a little bit. How would so go about inspecting the gearbox and getting a look at what’s going on inside? There’s a spring clip, but I can’t see much else. Pics below:

I have a 1986 Carver Riviera with two Mercruiser 305 cid V8 engines. Starting them has become difficult, when I turn the ignition key there is just a clicking noise. Eventually they will start after repeated trying. At first it was just the port engine but now it is both and is getting worse. Hope someone can help!

Getting ready to buy a 1986 3207. When it's surveyed anything in particular to look for? Any thing else I need to know? Boat has very low hours and appears to be in very good shape

I have moved my boat from the TrentPort Marina in Trenton to the Port Credit Yacht Club in Port Credit and now have an issue with my shore power.



The TrentPort Marina does not have GFCI breakers which I'm pretty sure is the issue. PCYC does. I have to 125V 50A shore power socket inlets to the boat one that has the house-side of the panel on it. The other side of the panel only has two Air Conditioning units and associated water pumps. Shore power is two 30A. This shouldn't b ...

Trying to find battery charger on 89 carver santego

I have a source that can rebuild the QL bow and stern thrusters is anyone is interested