Looking forward to meeting and discussing "all things Carver" with members. Just purchased our first 2000 Carver 326 Motor Yacht this summer as we moved up from our beloved 1966 Fairliner. Greetings all!
Kootenaykruzer

Hi Fellow Boaters

This is probably the easy question for the day. I have a Carver 404 (twin Mercruiser 7.4L engines) and am curious if you check your oil level with the engine cold or warm/hot. When I google it, several recommendations are cold, but wanted to get some "real world" opinions.

Thanks
Rich

I need to replace the four batteries for the engines. Looking for recommendations on the replacements. Also are all four cranking batteries? Thanks.

I just purchased a 91 carver 370 aftcabin about 2 weeks ago. I had a survey done and he said it was in great shape. He noted a few things in need of repair but nothing major. I havent taken her out other than a sea trial and manuvering to my new slip in the marina. I'm still familiarizing myself with the boat and the systems. This is my first inboard and sealed cooling system but i understand it pretty well or so i thought. Anyway, i started the starboard motor and after warming up it immedi ...

As we get ready to buy our first 'big' boat (Carver 404 hopefully) one (of many) things that is still a mystery to us is how used boat brokers work. What's the model?



Are they used car salesmen - only have the seller in mind, looking to get away with what ever they can with the buyer? Only one broker per deal, the sellers?



... or ...



Should we look at it like buying a house? The seller has a broker looking out for them, and we get a broker who'll look out for us ... both brokers get a cut of the ...

I would enjoy hearing from anyone who has done the liveaboard experience on a 4207 in colder climates. Do's Don'ts best plan for heat, etc...

PINCH ME
Newport, RI

Hi I'm new to this forum. I'm looking to replace bow cushions for 2000 53' Carver Voyager
Any guidance of help will be appreciated. Thought I'd try here before going to a
pro cushion and canvas maker Thanks!!

looking for help and guidance. starting the restoration to my 1973 Monterey 2585. The first is to start the engine and stern-drive has been setting in storage since 2010. Boat is missing some parts. need to refinish wood work. reoutfit her, replace vinyl deck covering. Ect. By the way her Name is Sea Star at least for now.

How do you add a photo

I a very new to Carver. Glad to see a discussion board. I know I am going to have lots of questions.

Hi All,



Here's the worst; an intermittent problem. The stbd engine on my 406 Aft cabin will simply choose not to turnover (of course it turns over and starts nicely when sitting in the sunshine on a beautiful day and you don't have to go out anyway. It's always when you're about to go over the falls............)! It will start with the key on and shorting out the contacts on the solenoid at the starter (that's how I got home).



Wiggling the shift lever to jostle the neutral safety switch doesn't ...