Purchased an extended swim platform for a Carver 350 Mariner - but the purchase of the boat fell through prior to installation. It was purchased from SwimPlatforms.com in Arizona - and will fit a Carver 350 or 360 Mariner. It is still in the original shipping crate with strapping intact. I will attach a photo of a similar extended swim platform. It is very similar to the photos - it has 5 vents, a 4 step ladder and retractable cleats. My cost was $5200 all-in. Open to reasonable offers thr ...

Hi CYO!!!



I am the proud owner (barring my bank note) of 2002 Carver 396 aft-cabin; named and registered her Following Sea



I too jumped from a 24 to a 41 LOA (at least that's what my marina dock slip denotes), bit scary but working through it all.



I have a 05 Wellcraft CC w 8-foot beam named and registered Fair Winds- great for everything in the bay



I hope to connect with like-minded Carver owners, share stories, learn, and possible help and advise



best,

Steve

I got a head start on the port motors, per the headache I had with the starboard side. I preemptively rebuilt the TBI, and replaced the Oberg fuel filter and top filter right out the gate, to dismiss those issues. I like both motors on the same maintenance schedules, so I rebuilt the starters, alternators, and TBIs all at the same time, this year.



I thought I was having the same issue with the fuel pump as the starboard motor, but it's not getting any juice when I turn the port ignition breaker ...

Hi All,
Back with another never ending problem. Took it out Saturday. All was sounding great. All indicators were good (engine temp, oil pressure) on both engines. After about, maybe 30 minutes, I noticed starboard side, oil pressure dropped from 1/2 indicator to 1/4 indicator. Everything still sounded fine and functioned fine, so I returned back to dock to not do any damage in case there was some serious problem. I was not sure if it was just the dash board display. ...

Thought some of you here would like to see the weird looking travel lift we have at my former marina and where I store the boat for winter. I do believe this is a one of a kind. Gas engine which operates the hydraulic drives and rams. shorten, widen, the vertical legs can be moved up or down as well as vertical travel on each wheel section. Different from the normal variety is this is purpose built for launching on a ramp.

Backed under boat adjusting the slings,

Thought some of you here would like to see the weird looking travel lift we have at my former marina and where I store the boat for winter. I do believe this is a one of a kind. Gas engine which operates the hydraulic drives and rams. shorten, widen, the vertical legs can be moved up or down as well as vertical travel on each wheel section. Different from the normal variety is this is purpose built for launching on a ramp.

Backed under boat adjusting the slings,

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What is the approximate coolant capacity of a closed coolant system? Mine was drained for storage/winterization, and I have to refill it. Research says 33 quarts, but that seems like a ton. Is that correct? Can any quality 50/50 mix be used?

I read the operation and maintenance manual, but it talks more about how to flush the system, than it does about what product to use, or how much goes into the system.

I have read that rudders aren't supposed to be exactly parallel, and that one should be towed "in" a little. Mine aren't perfectly parallel, but one is towed "out" a bit.

Should this be corrected before launch? Boat is a 1996, 390 Express, if that matters.

Hi all...first time forum user so please forgive the obvious newbie feel to my post. I have had many boats so I’m not new to cruisers. I am looking at Mariners anywhere from 2000 to 2007 and realize the differences after 2003. Found a 2003 which is bare bones but could have extras added to satisfy me. It’s the perfect model to fit in the river in front of my Ontario home (3 foot draft, lower bridge height, easy access everywhere etc). My questions for anyone that could comment are:

It has mercury ...

Hi guys

Ive seen from new Carver did drop in storage trays for the engine hatch access doors on the outvside deck area.
Any idea where i can get them now ?

Thanks Peter

I’m in the process of replacing the hot water heater on my 1996 355 Aft Cabin. I have an identical 11 gal tank with the heat exchanger at the rear ready to swap out. Turns out getting the old one out was a nightmare. Ultimately had to disassemble the old unit and remove the outer skin then inch out the insulation and tank. I see no way the replacement unit is going into the access hole under the table. I’ve ordered a 6 gal unit though I’m concerned that that unit isn’t much smaller.

Thoughts???