Has anyone replaced the 'standard' ladder with some type of spiral staircase? IMHO the ladder is not as safe and easy to use as a spiral staircase.

Goes for any other model with a ladder vice staircase.

Which direction does Carver Mariner props rotation turn driving forward? Port and Starboard.

Also what size is the prop shaft.

I am taking delivery of a 1983 Riviera this week. I have loved this boat since the 80s. I am coming from a single engine 24' Larson Delta Conic cruiser, so this will be quite the adjustment.

Hopefully, I'll be able to learn some tips and information about the Riviera and the systems onboard.

2017 will be a fun season!!! BTW....All the Trent Canal locks in Ontario will be free in 2017. It'll be a good year to explore.

Hey all!

Have only owned the boat for 45 days. Apparently we bought somebody's problem child. It's been an adventure to date and we are still learning things. Hoping to learn even more from here!

Roxie
1988 Montego 2757

I'm hoping forum members may be able to shed some light on this problem I'm having. The marina mechanic was unable to solve. He installed two brand new batteries on my 2000 326 aft cabin. He advised not to leave the battery charger on while it's docked on shore power for days at a time. When I leave the boat I shut off shore power two switch, and leave one on, with only the three bilge pumps and refrigerator left on. All the other switches in the off position.
Returning several days later my bat ...

All you 355 & 356, etc. owners. This swim platform ladder sucks. Anyone replaced it and with what to make it a little easier to get on the platform. Or has any one added plastic runners to the steps. Contemplating changing it out for a 4 run under platform model that stacks into itself. We still have to tie a line off the back grab bar to assist getting back on the boat. Mike

I was talking to a fellow boater the other day who suggested adding 2-stroke oil to the diesel fuel tank (ratio 100:1 diesel to oil) in order to add lubrication to the fuel for the fuel pump, which is missing with the low sulfur fuel available these days. He seemed knowledgeable on the subject, but I thought I would get opinions from here. What do you all think?

I am trying to find the best option for a headless 3D sonar set up. I run navionics on a tablet and I want to use that as a display. Raymarine has sonar that designed to use a mobile device w/navionics as the head but I didnt see any info on 3D.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Steven

I managed to drop my wast cap into the drink. Anyone know what manufacturer Carver used?

Can anyone offer some insight as to what would cause a leak in the bottom of water uplift muffler? Also, tips on getting access to re and re would be appreciated. Starboard muffler leaking water from the bottom into the bilge.

Will not fit between floor frame, but looks to me like it should come out just front of helm seat pedestal. Will require removing starter batteries and generator muffler to move it out. Any experience or suggestions would really be appreciated.



Kootenaykruzer

2000 Carve ...