Hello everyone, after years of running around in open boats with outboards, I decide to take the plunge and get something bigger, more comfy for a family of 5. I put my eyes on a well maintained Carver 280 express cruiser mid cabin year 1994 with only 400 hrs on the clock, inside its still in very good condition, powered by twin mercruisers 4.3/v6 and I would like some more info on the hull of these models, and consumption and all the other stuff I need to know, because information on the net se ...

After an absence from boating for 20 years, yes children related, we jumped back into boat ownership this October with a 1996 Voyager320. Previous ownership included sailboats in the 22-25' range so outside of growing up with Dads power boats, this is our first big powerboat with twins of our own! So far love the layout and look of our new Carver, were very excited for springtime already!

I've seen several pictures of 450 Voyagers with hardtops. Anyone have an idea where they came from? They look professionally built.
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Hello, I am a new member. I acquired a 2005 Cockpit Motor Yacht this past summer. This is the first large boat that I've owned, so I'm spending time familiarizing myself with operating and maintaining the boat. I'm joining the forum so that I'll have a place to go for answers to some of my many questions.
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Brad

Hello. I am a new member of this forum. I used to own a 1988 Carver 28' Voyager. I sold it to go with something smaller and went too small. I now am looking at 1995 Carver mid cabin with a Volvo Penta 7.4 in it. Anyone know this boat. How well does it plane and run with this engine? Thank you.

Hi can anyone tell me where there generator exhaust exits. Just trying to find the best position. Regards lee

I have a 1982 Carver 3007 with a very different swim platform. I would like to know if this was ordered for the boat or if it was factory.

Can anyone tell us what electrical fixture is in the cabinet above the fridge in a 1997 Mariner 350? Ours has 2 insulated 12v wires with open ends coming from the ceiling into the cabinet with nothing connected. Any help is appreciated.

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Jim and Judi

Hello forum,

My wife and are the proud new owners of 1997, 350 Mariner. We're looking forward to many years of enjoyment. We dock at Son Rise marina, across the bay fromCedar Point on Lake Erie.

Hi all. During a storm this past summer we had a lot of lightening in the area. We didn't take a hit. Far from it. Maybe a coincidence? But around then my fume alarm sounds when my Safe-T-Alert for the High Bilge Water, Fire, and Fume alarm is tested or turned in the on position. What could possible happening? The sensor(s) are bad? how many are in the engine room? Where?
Any help would sure be appreciated.
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